Anthem Protest
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2 U.S. athletes protest during medal ceremonies at Pan Am GamesDuring their medals ceremonies at the multi-sport event in Lima, fencer Race Imboden took a knee and hammer thrower Gwen Berry raised her fist.NewsAug 11, 2019
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Man accused of body-slamming boy who wore hat during national anthemThe man said the boy was "disrespecting the national anthem" so he had every right to do it, according to a Montana prosecutor.TrendingAug 7, 2019
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Colin Kaepernick will play in the NFL again, his lawyer predictsAttorney Mark Geragos told CNN that Kaepernick "absolutely wants to play" and made a pretty bold prediction about when that might happen.SportsFeb 17, 2019
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NFL players raise fists, kneel during U.S. anthem on first full night of preseason actionThe NFL instituted a new policy banning on-field anthem protests before it put the rule on hold.SportsAug 9, 2018
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Singer Justine Skye takes knee during national anthem performance at NBA gameSkye later said she was uneasy about singing the song to begin with and said she probably would not be asked to do so again.EntertainmentOct 20, 2017
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Roger Goodell, NFL union, to discuss ‘Take a Knee’ protest TuesdayRoger Goodell, owners of each team, representatives of the players' union and players themselves will meet Tuesday.Oct 16, 2017
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NFL owners to discuss anthem policy amid Trump’s criticism of protestsNFL team owners will consider requiring players to stand for the U.S. national anthem.WorldOct 10, 2017
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Trump visit tarnishes Sidney Crosby’s crown in his usually admiring hometownThe Pittsburgh Penguins captain has faced widespread criticism on social media for his decision to support the team's upcoming visit to the White House, but disapproval has also percolated to the surface in his hometown.CanadaSep 27, 2017
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‘Tradition’ of NFL players saluting the anthem dates back all the way to — 2009The practice of NFL players standing and saluting the "Star-Spangled Banner" is newer than you think, and was part of a deal by the Department of Defence that saw millions of dollars go to pro sports teams.SportsSep 25, 2017
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ANALYSIS: Donald Trump’s presidency is dependent on divisionTrump tried to strip away the original meaning of the protest, to frame it as a battle about patriotism, making it a “with us, or against us” debate. Trump had to know it would be a rallying cry for his base.PoliticsSep 25, 2017
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