The NLRA and the NFL’s New Anthem Policy
As many readers know, the issue of player protests during the national anthem has hovered over the National Football League (NFL) since 2016. Two weeks ago, in an effort to refocus coverage on the sport rather than the spectacle, the NFL unveiled its new national anthem policy, which will take effect this season. The policy gives players the option to remain in the locker room during the anthem. Players that take the field must “stand and show...
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