Tag: Racism

The Dallas Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones, center, took a knee before the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Monday. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Trump praises Dallas Cowboys’ Jerry Jones, says players ‘will stand’ for anthem

Anna Giaritelli · September 27, 2017 11:27 am

The press's commitment to using veiled, coded language in place of just saying what it really means is a charade anyway, and it's done in service of appearing above it all or emotionally detached from the issue. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Beltway Confidential

Journalism magazine says it’s time to label Trump’s words ‘racist.’ Good.

Becket Adams · September 26, 2017 11:18 pm

President Trump shows no sign of letting up on his criticism of NFL players who protest during the national anthem, reopening a rift over the athletes kneeling and drawing criticism for his handling of the racially charged issue. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump rushes the NFL as critics question his game plan

Sarah Bedford · September 26, 2017 6:24 pm

Gerson says President Trump's criticism of the displays was motivated by "ignorance" and "malice." (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Michael Gerson: Trump is a ‘racial demogogue’ for calling out NFL protests

Eddie Scarry · September 26, 2017 5:54 pm

On Monday evening, the entire Dallas Cowboys team took the field before the national anthem and collectively knelt in a moment of silence to protest police brutality against blacks. But after, the team all stood up for the national anthem. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Trump: Dallas Cowboys protest shows ‘big progress’ is being made with NFL protests

Anna Giaritelli · September 26, 2017 11:04 am

Beltway Confidential

Lena Dunham: ‘Under different circumstances’ Trump is Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof

Emily Jashinsky · September 26, 2017 10:49 am

Kelly has declined to talk about Trump's off-the-cuff statements, with other staffers confident the clash will blow over. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump fires back at CNN for reporting White House chief of staff John Kelly disagreed with Trump on NFL battle

Naomi Lim · September 25, 2017 10:52 pm

"And I just couldn't help thinking that he has attacked these black athletes for peacefully protesting, but he doesn't really attack white supremacists, neo-Nazis, Ku Klux Klanners, or Vladimir Putin, who interfered in our election."

Hillary Clinton calls Trump’s criticism of NFL players ‘deeply troubling’

Diana Stancy Correll · September 25, 2017 10:50 pm

Race cars are lined up prior to the NASCAR Cup Series 300 auto race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, N.H., Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

CNN’s Jim Acosta suggests Trump’s praise for NASCAR was about racism

Eddie Scarry · September 25, 2017 7:36 pm

President Trump said owners of NFL teams should fire players who kneel during the national anthem. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Beltway Confidential

Calling Trump’s remarks on NFL anthem protesters racist is what drives people to him

Emily Jashinsky · September 25, 2017 7:10 pm

Jacksonville Jaguars players lock arms and kneel down during the playing of the U.S. national anthem before an NFL football game. The commander of a veterans group said, "There are many ways to protest, but the national anthem should be our moment to stand together as one United States of America." (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

National Security

Veterans groups: NFL players who kneel during national anthem are ‘ungrateful’

Travis J. Tritten · September 25, 2017 6:45 pm

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle and former Army Ranger Alejandro Villanueva stands outside the tunnel alone during the national anthem. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

National Security

Jersey sales soar for Pittsburgh Steelers player who stood for the national anthem

Anna Giaritelli · September 25, 2017 4:06 pm