Proposed national anthem mandate threatens democracy, challenges racial justice movements

A recently proposed bill by Wisconsin Republicans calls for the state to mandate the American national anthem be played at every sporting event held in government-funded venues. The Star Spangled Banner Act — introduced Feb. 25 by Wisconsin Sen. Patrick Testin, Rep. Tony Kurtz and Rep. Scott Krug — would have to pass through both … Continue reading Proposed national anthem mandate threatens democracy, challenges racial justice movements