Peaceful protests across the country Friday were partially undermined by flares of violence and property damage in Washington, D.C., where two officers were injured and at least 95 people were arrested. Throughout the day in different parts of the capital, police used pepper spray, batons and other crowd-control devices to disperse protesters. Some people vandalized […]
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Kaepernick’s Parents Finally Give Public Statement On Anthem Protest
After standing by proudly but quietly as their son continued to protest the national anthem and draw intense criticism, the parents of Colin Kaepernick finally decided to talk about his decision and beliefs. “Colin is carrying a heavy load and following a difficult path that he truly believes in. He is putting his entire future […]
Senator Wants To Criminalize Public Protests
Republican Sen. Doug Ericksen announced plans Wednesday to introduce a bill that would criminalize illegal protests. Sen. Ericksen says the bill would focus protests aimed at “causing economic damage.” “Washington needs to take a firm stand against illegal protests that block transportation and commerce, cause property damage, threaten jobs and put public safety at risk,” says […]
Trump Tweeting Again
President-elect Donald Trump broke the relative calm that had fallen over his often controversial Twitter account Thursday night to blame the demonstrations against his election victory on “professional protesters” who he says have been “incited by the media.” “Just had a very open and successful presidential election,” Trump tweeted. “Now professional protesters, incited by the media, […]
Foreign Bank Reconsiders Funding For Dakota Access Pipeline
As if the Dakota Access Pipeline project didn’t already have enough problems, Norwegian bank DNB, is rethinking its earlier decision to doll out $342.36 million in loans to construct the pipeline—a figure that represents about 10 percent of the project’s total, according to Norwegian daily Aftenposten. In addition to DNB, pension funds for over 650,000 […]
Wheelchair-bound, Patriotic teen shames anthem protesters
A Florida teenager with spina bifida was caught on camera shaming athletes who sit for the national anthem — using his arms to proudly “stand” from his wheelchair as the American flag passed by him during a parade. Arek Trenholm, 16, has become a social media sensation after his uncle Myron Leggett, a professional photographer, […]
Saints, Falcons players join hands in circle of unity after national anthem
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons came together for a powerful display of unity Monday night by joining hands in a circle on the field following the national anthem. ESPN’s Lisa Salter reported from the sideline during the broadcast that Saints coach Sean Payton reached out to Falcons coach Dan Quinn […]