December 5, 2018
Punishing poverty: How Philly’s cash bail system does more harm than good | Opinion
Our money bail system is a travesty. Every day in Philadelphia, people who are accused…
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November 26, 2018
Philadelphia Eagles use social justice funds to pay bail for 9
PHILADELPHIA -- Resources from an unprecedented agreement between the Players Coalition and the NFL to…
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November 26, 2018
Malcolm Jenkins backs changes to Philly’s cash-bail system he says ‘punishes poverty’
Less than a week after donating bail money for nine people – and a day…
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November 26, 2018
Why is Malcolm Jenkins bailing out Philly criminal defendants?
On Sunday afternoon, defensive back Malcolm Jenkins made a red-zone interception that could turn out to be…
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November 26, 2018
Players Coalition earns big win on election night in Florida with Amendment 4
ORLANDO, Fla. — The social justice movement that began with NFL players’ on-field protests and…
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November 8, 2018
12 sports figures who would make great politicians
In honor of Election Day, here are 12 sports figures who could excel running political…
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November 8, 2018
Redskins’ Josh Norman co-authors Players’ Tribune essay encouraging people to vote on Election Day
Josh Norman wants you to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 6. The Washington Redskins cornerback co-authored an…
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November 8, 2018
‘OUR LIVES DEPEND ON IT’: NFL AND NBA STARS URGE FANS TO VOTE IN MIDTERMS
NFL and NBA players have added their voices to the chorus of high-profile personalities encouraging…
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November 8, 2018
‘We are hurting’: NFL player activists join calls to vote in key midtern election
A group of activist NFL players urged members of the public to vote in US…
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November 5, 2018
Our Lives Depend on It By Kelvin Beachum, Matt Forte, Chris Long & Josh Norman
On October 24, a white man walked into a Kroger in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, and shot…
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November 2, 2018
Saints Demario Davis, Ben Watson credited with getting Louisiana voting-restoration law passed
Thousands of Louisianans are getting their right to vote returned to them, and New Orleans Saints players Demario…
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November 2, 2018
Redskins’ Josh Norman tackling education issues with Players Coalition
On his day off, Josh Norman went to work. The veteran cornerback and defensive leader…
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November 2, 2018
What will Golden Tate bring to the Eagles? What has Malcolm Jenkins brought to the Players Coalition? Anquan Boldin weighs in
BOCA RATON, Fla. – While former NFL wide receiver Anquan Boldin never played for the Eagles, his…
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November 2, 2018
Vote Yes on 1: Why We Must Treat and Not Jail Addiction By Malcolm Jenkins and Austin Mack
Mass incarceration is the most urgent civil rights issue of our time. America’s stubborn commitment…
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November 1, 2018
Give Georgians the Right to Vote By Takeo Spikes, Adalius Thomas and Michael Jenkins
The right to vote is perhaps our most fundamental. It lets you have a say…
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October 25, 2018
Players Coalition fights back against Trump at the ballot box
The president, vice president and plenty of other politicians have taken their shots at NFL…
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October 20, 2018
Don’t expect NFL to institute a national anthem policy soon
NEW YORK — Don't expect the NFL to institute a national anthem policy this season, if at…
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October 20, 2018
Silence on NFL’s anthem issue will speak volumes at fall owners meetings
When the NFL froze a newly adopted national anthem conduct policy nearly three months ago,…
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October 20, 2018
LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD: Panthers WR fighting for justice, from personal experience
Earlier this month, the Carolina Panthers receiver scheduled a daylong tour through the local criminal…
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October 20, 2018
Saints’ Demario Davis honored by Bronx Defenders with social justice award
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis spent part of his week off in New York receiving…
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October 20, 2018
Former NFL Player Anquan Boldin Weighs In On Political Activism By Athletes
There are more important things in life than catching footballs. Those are the words of…
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October 20, 2018
Panthers’ Torrey Smith uses off day to listen, learn, act as part of Players Coalition
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — For most NFL players, the typical causes of perspiration are the physical…
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October 20, 2018
What happened to the NFL’s anthem controversy? Players focus protest elsewhere
The first four weeks of the NFL season have been marked by encouraging TV ratings;…
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October 20, 2018
How NFL players are tackling social injustice off the field
Two years ago, Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the national anthem to spotlight social injustice and…
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September 30, 2018
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Jailing people just because they can’t afford bail doesn’t make us safer
August 10, 2018
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Malcolm Jenkins, other Eagles players deliver messages on pregame shirts
August 4, 2018
Malcolm Jenkins, Richard Sherman host Players Coalition events
Malcolm Jenkins and Anquan Boldin are leading an initiative with the Players Coalition to hold District Attorney forums…
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August 4, 2018
NFL star Malcolm Jenkins: ‘We can talk about social issues and still have a great game’
Malcolm Jenkins appears on NBC News with Lester Holt regarding the need to discuss and impact racial and…
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In addition to countless meetings, events, appearances and media interviews, players co-authored many Op-Eds to drive public awareness on the inadequacies and injustices within the criminal justice system, the need for police accountability and improvement in the educational systems including the New York Times among others.
CLICK HERE to read more from the Washington Post
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In addition to countless meetings, events, appearances and media interviews, players co-authored many Op-Eds to drive public awareness on the inadequacies and injustices within the criminal justice system, the need for police accountability and improvement in the educational systems including the New York Times among others.
CLICK HERE to read more from the Washington Post
November 14, 2017
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Detroit Pistons Coach: Athletes Who Protest Are Patriots
October 16, 2017
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NFL players: Behind ‘take a knee’ lies this racial injustice
September 30, 2017
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