World Jan 01 Australia changes word in national anthem to honor Indigenous people By Associated Press
Nation Aug 15 Veteran accused of assaulting boy for not removing hat during national anthem An attorney said the man, who suffered a traumatic brain injury from an automobile crash, believed he was doing what President Donald Trump wanted him to do. By Associated Press
Nation Feb 15 Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid settle lawsuits with NFL In a three-sentence statement released Friday, the NFL said Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid have settled collusion cases against the NFL. Kaepernick and Reid filed collusion grievances against the league, saying they were blacklisted because of protests during the national… By Barry Wilner, Associated Press
Politics Sep 06 Nike’s endorsement deal with Kaepernick is not appropriate, Trump says "I honor the flag. I honor our national anthem and most of the people in this country feel the same way," Trump said in an interview with Fox News. By Associated Press
Nation Sep 04 Watch 9:23 What believing in Colin Kaepernick means for Nike Nike just launched a new advertising campaign featuring former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who came to national prominence by protesting police brutality and racial injustice by kneeling during the national anthem before games. Nike’s move has reignited a national debate,…
Aug 10 NFL players protest during national anthem, drawing criticism from Trump By Associated Press Trump contended most players "are unable to define" what they're demonstrating against." Instead, he said, players should "Be happy, be cool!"… Continue reading
Jun 05 Watch 7:28 The NFL thought it had a protest compromise. Then Trump restarted a culture war By Amna Nawaz President Trump disinvited the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles from a White House visit after many players decided not to go. The president’s move again stokes a bitter cultural battle over the national anthem and the right of NFL players… Continue watching
May 23 Watch 6:38 Are new NFL penalties for kneeling purely about the bottom line? NFL owners voted for a new policy on Wednesday that requires any players or team personnel who are on the field to "stand and show respect for the flag and the anthem." The silent protests are meant to call attention… Continue watching
May 23 NFL owners adopt new policy on national anthem protests By Paul Newberry, Associated Press NFL owners approved a new policy Thursday aimed at addressing the firestorm over national anthem protests, permitting players to stay in the locker room during the "The Star-Spangled Banner" but requiring them to stand if they come to the field. Continue reading
Feb 05 Opinion: ‘Freedom’ is why I ask my students to stand for the Pledge By David Jungblut As an educator, "Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance" was not a phrase I thought would ever come under scrutiny. Continue reading