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Megathread: NFL Players kneel during Anthem in response to President Trump's remarks
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Megathread: NFL Players kneel during Anthem in response to President Trump's remarks

Posted: 24 Sep 2017 09:58 AM PDT

Players from multiple teams took a knee during the National Anthem on Sunday following remarks by President Trump calling for the NFL to discipline players who chose to kneel during the Anthem.

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In first NFL game since Trump remarks, Jaguars owner links arms with players taking knee during anthem	/u/braintrustinc
Jaguars, Ravens players kneel during anthem in response to Trump's criticism	/u/tank_trap
Mike Tomlin confirms Steelers will not be participating in the national anthem before game	/u/xRyuzakii
Report: Raiders' offensive line will kneel or sit for national anthem vs. Washington	/u/stereomatch
8-year-old football players kneel during national anthem before game	/u/oldbrokenrecord
'Fox & Friends' Cant Believe NFL Players Protesting 'Least Racist' Country in the 'History of Humankind'	/u/FriesWithThat
NFL players reject Trumps intimidation tactics, expand anthem protest	/u/slavontheslavist
Take a knee: Dozens of NFL players stage biggest protest yet in response to Donald Trump comments	/u/GabeRothel
Mike Tomlin: Were not participating in the anthem today	/u/ABrickForSheep
NFL Players Kneel And Link Arms During The National Anthem In Defiance Of Trump	/u/westondeboer
Dozens of players kneel, link arms at first NFL game since Trump remarks	/u/pkvam
Eric Holder to Trump: 'Taking a knee is not without precedent'	/u/pkvam
Former NFL coach now embarrassed he supported Trump: I didnt sign up for this	/u/slavontheslavist
Kaepernicks Mom Has Perfect Comeback for Trump: Guess That Makes Me a Proud B---h	/u/ranaparvus
Jaguars owner joins players during anthem protest in first game since Trumps NFL remarks	/u/Trumpcarekills
In rebuke to Trump, dozens of NFL players take a knee in London during national anthem	/u/coolbern
In first NFL game since Trump remarks, Jaguars owner links arms with players taking knee during anthem	/u/mic9ael
Ravens, Jaguars respond to President Trumps comments by linking arms, kneeling during anthem	/u/perogies
Trump administration calls for NFL owners to rule on anthem	/u/Sarah_Gianna
N.F.L.: After Trump Comments, Steelers Won't Take Field During Anthem	/u/karmachanical
NFL owners speak out in support of players, against Trump	/u/Wagamaga
Robert Kraft deeply disappointed by the Presidents tone	/u/Widdafresh
Stevie Wonder takes both knees 'for America' after Trump NFL remarks	/u/chunkitinka
NFL to re-air prime time unity ad in face of Trump attacks	/u/candoose
NFL Week 3: Ravens, Jaguars respond to President Trumps comments by linking arms, kneeling during anthem	/u/Systepup
As Bruce Maxwell first MLB player to kneel for anthem	/u/CharlieDarwin2
NFL Players Ramp Up Protests as Trump Doubles Down on Attacks	/u/gtownjoe
Trump comments condemned across NFL	/u/SimulationMe
Trumps rally for Alabamas Luther Strange segued into a rant about kneeling football players	/u/TheDevourerOfDreams
Dozens of NFL Players Take a Knee After Trump Criticizes Anthem Protests for Third Day	/u/TheDevourerOfDreams
The Difference Between President Trump and President Obama's Reactions to the NFL Kneeling Movement	/u/TheDevourerOfDreams
Mnuchin: NFL players can protest off the field - CNN Video	/u/othersuper
White House officials say NFL players should shut up: They can do free speech on their own time	/u/Plymouth03
NFL: Baltimore Ravens & Jacksonville Jaguars protest during US national anthem	/u/xoites
Dozens of NFL players kneel as coaches link arms after Trump said protesting players should be fired	/u/mrtamannna
As Trump escalates criticisms, NFL seeks to unite amid more anthem protests	/u/Jackie-Smith
Terry Bradshaw defends NFL players' right to protest, says president doesn't understand rights	/u/wonderingsocrates
Mnuchin: NFL players 'can do free speech on their own time'	/u/toddymac1
Pissed off Rex Ryan has some Donald Trump regrets	/u/TheDevourerOfDreams
Houston Texans owner: Trumps comments divisive and counterproductive	/u/slavontheslavist
Patriots Owner Bob Kraft Deeply Disappointed in Trump	/u/slavontheslavist
Dolphins players lock arms, kneel during anthem and wear shirts supporting Colin Kaepernick	/u/philipkdik
Mnuchin: NFL players 'can do free speech on their own time'	/u/WarWolf343
Jaguars, Ravens kneel for anthem in 1st game since Trump ramps up feud	/u/pheonix200
NFL Week 3: Steelers plan to skip anthem; Ravens, Jaguars protest President Trumps comments by linking arms, kneeling	/u/Fourstar89
Donald Trump Repeats Call For NFL Boycott To Stop Anthem Protests	/u/coolbern
Colin Kaepernick vs. Tim Tebow: A tale of two Christianities on its knees	/u/lizzzerd_brain
NFL Sunday kicks off amid beef between players, Trump	/u/MrJosephRuhlman
'Fire or suspend': Trump attacks NFL protesters as players kneel in London	/u/kattyTee
N.F.L.: Tom Brady Locks Arms With Patriots During Anthem	/u/wonderingsocrates
Chicago Bears: Divisive political feud with Trump unified our franchise	/u/ThomasJohnson23
What Trump, the NFL are thinking	/u/marji80
Rex Ryan 'pissed off' by Trump's criticism of NFL players	/u/imagepoem
Tom Brady Joins Anthem Demonstration as N.F.L. Protests Trump Comments	/u/kattyTee
Can NFL Teams Fire Players for Kneeling During Anthem?	/u/bruteforce42
Trump tweet, NFL response escalate drama of Sunday games	/u/CharlotteAbigail
Steelers Alejandro Villanueva Stood By Himself In The Tunnel For National Anthem While Rest Of The Team Was In The Locker Room	/u/castlein09
Steelers don't participate in national anthem, with exception of ex-Ranger Alejandro Villanueva	/u/Striker_70
Colin Kaepernick Stood Up for Justice by Kneeling During the National Anthem	/u/readysteadysports
Only One Member of The Pittsburg Steelers Leaves Locker Room During National Anthem	/u/Bahihs
Dozens of NFL players protest President Donald Trump's criticism during anthems	/u/JohnNoah123
Pittsburgh Steelers remain in locker room during national anthem	/u/slavontheslavist
Singer takes knee after singing national anthem in Detroit	/u/slavontheslavist
Jim Brown criticizes Kaepernick-style protests: 'I don't desecrate my flag'	/u/Jax_Maximus
NFL chief, team owners, NBA stars slam Trump	/u/Bellarz416
Singer performing the national anthem responds to the fans booing the kneeling players- by kneeling himself as he reached the last verse.	/u/moby323
Rich Eisen Explains To Donald Trump Why NFL Players Take A Knee	/u/Bellarz416
The national anthem in Detroit ended on one knee	/u/warpde
Trump Ranted About Kneeling NFL Players. Obama Praised 'Their Right' To Protest.	/u/BlankVerse
NFL player protests increase after Trump's attacks	/u/Janab4
President's criticisms incite more protests at NFL games	/u/stepsinstereo
As Trump Takes On Athletes, Watch Them Rise	/u/marji80
What Trump's words about African-American athletes miss	/u/NancyPowell11
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers Posts Picture Kneeling With Teammates	/u/Quasargyle
Tom Brady Shows Subtle Support for NFL Players Protest Following Friend Trumps Controversial Comments	/u/stereomatch
Fox Sports anchor blasts Trump for attacking NFL players	/u/TrendWarrior101
"Stupid as a rock": Dem rep nails Steve Mnuchin for denying NFL players First Amendment rights	/u/agilemindnadota
Real patriotism, Mr. Trump, isnt how you treat a flag. Its how you treat Americans	/u/workerbotsuperhero
Donald Trump calls for NFL boycott over 'Take the knee' controversy	/u/god_im_bored
At least 100 NFL players kneel or sit in protest	/u/freesoulJAH
Trump praises NFL's locked-arms 'solidarity,' says kneeling 'not acceptable'	/u/imagepoem
Mnuchin: NFL players can do free speech on their own time	/u/imagepoem
Mark Cuban: Trump Must 'Be Able to Take the Blowback' When He Attacks Athletes	/u/pkvam
The Fragile, Toxic Masculinity of Donald Trump	/u/NancyPowell11
Donald Trump Cant Stop Attacking Black Sports Figures	/u/nahuboti
The Stephen Curry snub is one of many times Trump has tried to preempt embarrassment	/u/RileyWWarrick

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The "What happened in your state last week?" Megathread, Week 39

Posted: 25 Sep 2017 09:39 AM PDT

Welcome to the 'What happened in your state last week' thread, where you can post any local political news stories that you find important in the comments. This is a weekly thread posted every Monday, in order to facilitate more discussion on local issues on /r/politics. Since this is intended to be a thread about local politics, top-level comments that are exclusively about national issues will not be allowed. When commenting, please include the state you're living in, and don't forget to link sources.

If someone from your state made a news round-up that you think is insufficient, feel free to comment to that round-up with further news stories. Enjoy discussion, and review our civility guidelines before engaging with others.

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Trump's NFL tirade shows the nation who he really is: A white supremacist

Posted: 25 Sep 2017 05:19 AM PDT