The political playbook that unraveled US transgender rights in the past decade From the military to healthcare, Trump systematically dismantled Obama-era protections for transgender rights The Guardian - US · Nov 8
Infantino’s World Cup sell-off debacle has rocked football but Fifa’s crisis has deep and rotten roots It has been a remarkable few days for an institution that may be irredeemable but this is a story that stretches back to a decision in 2010 The Guardian - UK · Aug 7
Inside the world of Gianni Infantino: ‘The ass-kissing of Trump got us nowhere’ WORLD CUP 2026: The Fifa president’s ‘fawning and adoration’ has also been described as careful ‘management’ of the unpredictable Trump ahead of this World Cup, reports Miguel Delaney. But at what cost, and will it even matter? The Independent UK · Jun 5
Clownish populist Infantino is complicit in Saudi Arabia’s colonisation of football Gulf state’s land grab for 2034 World Cup is yet another example of cartoonish Fifa overlord putting self-interest before football The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2023
Dan Webb on Northwestern hiring Loretta Lynch in hazing investigation: ‘a total waste of the university’s financial resources’ The former U.S. attorney, representing fired football Coach Pat Fitzgerald, says firing him violated his employment contract and his deal for a two-week suspension. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 4, 2023
At Northwestern — aka Cautionary Tale U. — a new investigation launches as football begins “Northwestern” isn’t just a name on the schedule anymore. It’s also a code word for what not to do. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 1, 2023
Northwestern hires former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to review how it reports hazing Lynch will make her findings public after examining the university’s accountability mechanisms, the university announced Tuesday. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 1, 2023
Northwestern Announces Former U.S. Attorney General Will Conduct Review of Athletics The former U.S. attorney general's report will be made public. Sports Illustrated · Aug 1, 2023
Racial equity audits are a critical measure of progress—and they'll be on the rise in 2023 Civil rights audits are on the rise and are a valuable tool in assessing social justice commitments and inclusion work. Fortune · Jan 6, 2023
Independent review of Bruins' Mitchell Miller signing completed BOSTON — The Bruins announced Thursday that the independent review into the club’s ill-fated signing of prospect Mitchell Miller found there was no misconduct from any team employee, but determined the existing vetting policy was lacking and suggested new steps the club said it will implement. Boston Herald · Dec 23, 2022
Manly ferries operator says vessel 'well away' from Sydney Harbour cruise ship when steering failed The operator of Sydney's ferries is investigating a steering failure in one of its vessels, the second steering problem to hit the new Emerald Class fleet within days. ABC News · Sep 27, 2022
Three Sydney ferries taken out of service Three Emerald-class ferries have been removed from Sydney Harbour after steering incidents, with the premier saying disruptions are par for the course. AAP · Sep 27, 2022
Stefanik-backed GOPer praises Hitler Carl Paladino, who is running for Congress, also shared post suggesting Uvalde and Buffalo shootings were fake Salon · Jun 9, 2022
Flores’ racial discrimination lawsuit has first pretrial conference, lawyer pushes back on arbitration Former Dolphins coach Brian Flores’ racial discrimination lawsuit had its first pretrial conference in a New York court Monday, where Flores’ lawyers continued to push back against the NFL’s attempt to move the case to arbitration. Miami Herald · May 2, 2022
The Independent UK · May 2, 2022 Flores lawyer: Unconscionable for Goodell to arbitrate suit A lawyer for an NFL coach who sued the league over alleged racist hiring practices has told a judge that arbitration is the wrong way to resolve the lawsuit in part because NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell would be the arbitrator
Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2022 Amazon taps former Attorney General Loretta Lynch to run racial equity audit Amazon is launching a racial equity audit to examine any uneven effects of its policies, programs and practices on hourly employees.
Miami Herald · Feb 17, 2022 NFL, Miami Dolphins owner Ross hire lawyers in defense against Brian Flores’ lawsuit The NFL has hired former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to defend the league against former Dolphins coach Brian Flores’ class-action lawsuit, according to Bloomberg.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 16, 2022 Report: NFL Hiring Former Attorney General Loretta Lynch for Brian Flores Lawsuit Former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch served during former President Barack Obama’s administration.