Is the World Cup in the U.S. covering up serious human rights issues?
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Political activist Ajamu Baraka and the Black Alliance for peace is calling for a boycott of the U.S.-hosted World Cup arguing the tournament is helping “normalize” global human rights abuses. He accuses FIFA of double standards and warns the games are being used as “sportswashing.” Despite that, he tells fans to enjoy the matches—but stay politically aware. So can you love the game and still challenge the system? Or is watching part of the problem?
