Bannon vs Kaepernick: The New Yorker Should Follow Nike’s Lead

Theron Mohamed
Sep 4, 2018 · 3 min read

Nike has stuck by controversial quarterback Colin Kaepernick as a frontman for its latest advertising campaign, even as social media users threaten boycotts and burn its products. Meanwhile, the New Yorker dropped former Trump adviser Steve Bannon from its forthcoming festival within hours of announcing his participation. The storied magazine should have embraced the sports brand’s…

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