ESPN Anchor Sues Network on Free Speech Grounds

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    The Facts

    • On Thu., ESPN anchor Sage Steele filed a lawsuit against the network and its parent company, Disney, for allegedly violating her freedom of speech by penalizing for comments she made on a podcast.

    • Last year, Steele denounced vaccine mandates as "sick" and also questioned former Pres. Obama's choice to identify as black - rather than biracial - on former NFL player Jay Cutler's "Uncut" podcast.

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    The Spin

    Left narrative

    While Steele is entitled to her opinions, it doesn't mean that she should say whatever she wants without accountability. Steele represents ESPN and has a duty to uphold its image.

    The Spun

    Right narrative

    Steele is rightly standing up for her freedom of speech. ESPN unfairly punished her due to a faulty understanding of comments that had no interference with her performance or working relationship with the company.

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