Nobody Wants to Admit the Real Reason the NFL Banned National Anthem Protests

The NFL’s submission to America’s pervasive pro-military, hyper-nationalist ideology also highlights the organization’s deep ties to the government itself.

Carey Wedler
By Carey Wedler
The Real Reason Why the NFL Banned National Anthem Protests

After two seasons of NFL players engaging in peaceful, albeit controversial protests against police brutality by kneeling during the national anthem at the start of football games, the organization has banned the practice. The NFL decided this week that while players may choose to remain off the field for the playing of the star-spangled banner,

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NFL Owners Unanimously Approve Ban of Kneeling During National Anthem

People are still going to complain and fans will remain unhappy if players just stay in the locker rooms instead.

ZeroHedge.com
By ZeroHedge.com
Buffalo Bills players kneel during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

After a season that saw ratings declines, advertiser abandonment, and political/racial divides flare on and off the field, ESPN reports that NFL owners have unanimously approved a new national anthem policy that requires players to stand if they are on the field during the performance. The new policy, announced this morning, gives players/staff

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Papa John’s CEO Resigns after Claiming NFL Protests Hurt Pizza Sales

Papa John’s is the official pizza of the NFL. But it seems that some NFL players, in kneeling to protest law enforcement’s racially targeted brutality, were not doing their part to boost pizza sales for the company. Such was the position taken by Papa John’s founder and soon-to-be-former CEO.

Thandisizwe Chimurenga
By Thandisizwe Chimurenga
The Real Reason Why the NFL Banned National Anthem Protests

JEFFERSONTOWN, KENTUCKY -- John Schnatter, founder and CEO of Papa John’s Pizza, will be stepping down from that position once the New Year arrives. Numerous media reports say the move is in relation to Schnatter’s comments earlier this fall regarding NFL players protesting of the national anthem. Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin

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The Passion Of Colin Kaepernick

By directly challenging white supremacy, racism and imperialism, Colin Kaepernick is making himself a household name for all the right reasons. And the NFL, its billionaire owners and the corporate errand boys of sports journalism simply cannot stand it.

Eric Draitser
By Eric Draitser
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick listens to a question at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Chicago. The Bears won 26-6. (AP/Charles Rex Arbogast)

In light of recent statements by President Donald Trump calling for retaliation against NFL players engaged in the free exercise of their First Amendment rights, this editorial - originally published on Jun 23, 2017 - has once again become relevant.  MintPress brings you the original piece by Eric Draister in its entirety. Like a million and a

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While Trump Stokes Division, Ongoing Crisis In Puerto Rico Ignored

“The fact that within the last 48hrs Trump has made taking a knee for the anthem more important than the lives in Puerto Rico makes me so sad.”

Jon Queally
By Jon Queally
Trees are reflected in the water in the Buena Vista community in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti)

No matter what crazy stuff Trump is up to now let's keep in mind Puerto Rico really needs our attention and help. Those are the words of Mark Ruffalo this weekend as the actor and social justice activist echoed the concerns of many that the president's incendiary comments over recent days are serving to distract people from the severe crisis in

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Calling Kaepernick ‘Son Of A Bitch,’ Trump Urges NFL To Fire All Protesting Players

‘This is the President of the United States referring to an American who has exercised his right to protest racial injustice.’

Jon Queally
By Jon Queally
The Real Reason Why the NFL Banned National Anthem Protests

Civil libertarians, racial justice advocates, and NFL players from across the league expressed outrage overnight after President Donald Trump called on owners of professional football teams to fire players who express their political views. In a veiled reference to quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who last season started a wave of protest by

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