The surprising connection between 'take a knee' protests and Citizens United

Washington Redskins tight end Niles Paul and linebacker Ryan Anderson and Washington Redskins linebacker Chris Carter kneel with teammates during the playing of the national anthem before their game against the Oakland Raiders. Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

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September 27, 2017

By Elizabeth C. Tippett, Assistant Professor, School of Law, University of Oregon. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones joined his team in taking a knee before a game on Sept. 25. AP Photo/Matt York Citizens United, the Supreme Court ruling that some fear is destroying American democracy, may also be showing us how to heal it. The…

The surprising connection between 'take a knee' protests and Citizens United

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