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Well, friends, as D.C. United wont be heading to the MLS Cup playoffs this season; who are you following? Since I love chaos, Ill probably be pulling for Cincinnati (and Lucho Acosta, heaven knows he deserves to win something).

MLS released a list of finalists for its year-end awards, and much like the playoffs, the Black-and-Red havent made the list. On the list are plenty of notable players (and coaches and referees), many of whom have given D.C. United a run for its money this 2022 season.

The NWSL playoffs start on Sunday, October 16, at 5 pm ET. The NWSL Championship will be held at Audi Field on October 29 at 8 pm ET. Sadly the Washington Spirit will not be in the playoffs this year, but well be cheering for the brave NWSL players that deserve so much better than the situations theyve endured.

Speaking of NWSL teams in the playoffs, were still waiting for Arnim Whisler to sell the Chicago Red Stars, especially after the evidence presented in the Yates Report.

NWSL has announced the nominees for the 2022 NWSL Awards, and fan voting has opened. Make sure to vote for your favorite players and coaches soon!

In case you missed it earlier in the week, Merritt Paulson stepped down as CEO of the Timbers and Thorns. Check out what our friends at Stumptown Footy had to say.

Have a fantastic Friday night, friends! Lets take it to the comments! (I really want to hear who youre following for the playoffs.)

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Friday Freedom Kicks: MLS year-end awards, NWSL playoffs to begin Sunday, and more - Black And Red United

Baldwin says Johnson has favored nationwide limits on abortion, which differs from his claim that the issue should be left to the states.

LA CROSSE, Wis Yesterday, Senator Tammy Baldwin held a Ron Against Roe event in La Crosse whereshe blasted Ron Johnson for celebrating the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which caused millions of Wisconsinites to lose their reproductive freedom.

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WIZM: Sen. Baldwin promotes Barnes over Johnson in visit to Dem office in La Crosse

Ron against Roe has become a battle cry for Wisconsin Democrats, leading up to the fall election for U.S. Senate.

Ron is Republican Senator Ron Johnson, seeking a third term. Roe is the Roe versus Wade ruling on abortion, overturned this summer by the Supreme Court.

On Thursday, the states other U.S. Senator, Democrat Tammy Baldwin, came to La Crosse, speaking out against Johnsons support of laws against abortion.

Its so callous of the Republicans in Congress, celebrating this decision (striking down Roe), said Baldwin, rather than understanding that it has brought women back in this country, eliminated freedoms that weve had for 50 years.

Baldwin says Johnson has favored nationwide limits on abortion, which differs from his claim that the issue should be left to the states.

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Capitol Clarity, a wildly popular weekly class that teaches Idaho residents how to engage with state government, will return in 2023 thanks to a partnership between Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin, state Rep. Tammy Nichols, and the Idaho Freedom Foundation.

McGeachin launched the classes in 2021 after several requests from constituents for more information about the legislative process. Since its founding, Capitol Clarity has educated tens of thousands of Idahoans and helped them understand the legislative process and how they can have a say in the state government.

Asked about the event, McGeachin said, Idahoans wanted to get involved and have a say on the future of our beloved Idaho. We listened to the people, and created an informative tool for those looking to get involved. Im pleased to partner with Nichols and IFF to continue the program into 2023 and beyond.

Idaho Freedom Vice President Dustin Hurst lauded McGeachins efforts and offered a preview of whats in store for the 2023 class series. Janice has done tremendous work arming citizens with information they need to shape the states future. Her commitment to the people of this state is rare and unmatched. Idaho Freedom will carry this torch forward with excellent programming for residents.

Capitol Clarity will be a one hour-long class held Thursday at noon in the Capitols Lincoln Auditorium during the 2023 legislative session. Those who cannot attend in person can stream the weekly classes at CapitolClarity.com.

The first class is set for January 12, 2023. There will be 11 classes, with the last class being held March 23, 2023.

The 2023 classes will feature addresses by Dr. James Lindsay, a best-selling author and foremost education expert, Idaho Second Amendment Alliance President Greg Pruett, and Center for American Education Director Anna K. Miller, among many others.

CapitolClarity.com will serve as a hub for the class and related content. All class videos will be posted along with other important information. It will also include a form to request topics. Idahoans looking to learn more about certain state government issues or processes can submit their request to Capitol Clarity for consideration.

Nichols, a regular at Capitol Clarity through the past two years, expressed her excitement about this continuation of the valuable classes. Throughout my career, Ive made it a point to share as much information with constituents as I can. Some politicians seek to keep legislative business in the shadows, but thats not how we ought to conduct government.

Capitol Clarity is an essential transparency tool, and I hope to see even larger crowds at the Capitol every Thursday at noon during the 2023 legislative session.

To learn more, or to request a topic for 2023, visit CapitolClarity.com.

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McGeachin, Nichols, and Idaho Freedom partner to bring Capitol Clarity back in 2023 - Idaho Freedom - Idaho Freedom Foundation

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) Wilson Martino Dental joined in on the annual Freedom Day USA event.

On Oct. 13 only, all of the Wilson Martino offices offered free services to veterans, active military members and their families.

Any veteran could get a teeth cleaning, exams, x-rays, and any same-day work that they needed free of charge.

Its nice to have one day, designated to the veterans and the military for their families to be able to provide for them like they have provided for our freedom, Ciara Daniel, the Morgantown Wilson Martino Dental Finacial Coordinator said.

Patients also received prizes and coupons from the more than 150 businesses that donated to the Freedom Day event.

Our men and women of our Armed Forces make great personal sacrifices in order to secure and protect our freedoms, said Dr. Robert Martino, owner of the seven Wilson Martino Dental offices Their families have endured hardships, and some have given all they have so that we may live in peace free to pursue our dreams. We joined Freedom Day USA to say, Thank You for their sacrifices and for our freedom, and to give them a Day of Free!

A complete list of businesses that participated and the services they provided can be found here.

Freedom Day USA is Americas Largest Military Thank You Event! One day each year, businesses say Thank You by providing a token of appreciation (Free Services, Free Gifts, Special Offers and More) to Active Military and their Immediate Family and to Veterans who visit their business on event day, the Freedom Day USA Website stated.

This was the 10th year Wilson Martino joined in on the Freedom Day USA event.

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Members of the London, Ont. Iranian community and their supporters gathered for a walking rally around Victoria Park on Saturday.

They repeated slogans calling for freedom and regime changes within the Islamic Republic.

They are also determined to spread the message about the ongoing fight for womens rights within Iran.

The issue has been elevated worldwide since the death of Mahsa Amini.

The 22-year-old Iranian woman allegedly died in police custody after wearing her hijab too loosely. That is in violation of rules demanding women in public wear Islamic headscarves.

Iranian authorities reported she had a heart attack but claimed she had not been harmed. Amini's family has disputed that, leading to a public outcry and protests inside the nation and beyond.

The London rally is one extension of those protests says Ehsan Zareei, an organizer.

He says those protesting locally are in solidarity with growing dissent within Iran.

They want to show their fellow Iranians inside Iran that they are not alone, and they want to be their voice and support their cause for freedom, human rights and women's rights, he told CTV News London.

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Between 13 and 17 October 2022, an international press freedom mission will visit Malta, five years after the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia on 16 October 2017. The country visit follows up on similar missions held in previous years.

Representatives of ARTICLE 19 Europe, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF), the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), the International Press Institute (IPI) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) have requested a meeting with the Prime Minister of Malta Robert Abela and relevant ministers in an attempt to continue the dialogue with the Maltese government. In addition, they will be meeting with civil society representatives, journalists and other key stakeholders.

The delegation will seek to meet with:

Despite a broad outcry, including by the organisations represented in the delegation, for full justice and accountability for Daphne Caruana Galizias assassination, judicial proceedings have so far made very limited progress. Additionally, the Government has been slow to implement press freedom reforms recommended by the landmark Public Inquiry, and it has failed to organise proper public consultations on legislative proposals.

Accordingly, as in previous years, the continued need for justice and accountability for Caruana Galizias assassination will feature prominently on the delegations agenda. Additionally, representatives will also focus on the other systemic failings that continue to negatively affect Maltas press freedom climate. They will also support Caruana Galizias family and national civil society as part of local commemoration events.

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Press freedom groups visit Malta on five-year anniversary of Daphne's murder to push for reforms - European Centre for Press and Media Freedom

Freedom freshman defender Benjamin Soleymani picked a good time to score his first goal at the high school level.

Soleymani gave the Patriots a 1-0 lead with 17:29 left in the first half of their showdown with Bethlehem rivals Liberty.

Freedom (10-7-1) went on to win 2-0 to secure its fifth straight victory over the Hurricanes (7-11) in an Eastern Pennsylvania Conference contest at Bethlehem Area School DIstrict Stadium Wednesday night.

Its amazing, playing as a freshman. This is our rival team and we came here, needed the win and thats exactly what happened, Soleymani said.

Even though we had already clinched districts, Freedom-Liberty is always the biggest game of the year; always. Theres so much emotion, we know so many of the guys. Its just a special occasion no matter what the circumstances are, senior goalie Tristan Willey said.

On the Patriots second corner kick of the game, sophomore Michael Deluherys delivery went across goal from Liberty goalkeeper Jonny Smiths right and bounced a couple of times before Soleymani chested the ball down. The freshman then lifted a high shot over Smith that nestled into the roof of the net.

I saw in the box, two of them miss the header, and it just dropped right me, Soleymani said. I chested it and then it dropped down. I saw the goalie a little bit up so I just poked it over him.

Freedoms second goal also came off a set piece.

With 15:30 left to play, Deluhery sent in a low cross from the left wing about 20 yards out from goal. The ball snuck through several players to Pates junior Dominik Roszkawski, who scored with a low finish from close range.

Its something weve worked on in practice the past couple weeks. We felt that we were giving up a lot of opportunities, especially on corners and free kicks with some, maybe not-perfect delivery. So we worked on that the past couple weeks of practice; both on delivery and on runs, Freedom first-year coach Tyler Nolan said.

The Hurricanes created a plethora of chances in the first half before and after Soleymanis goal on the counter attack.

About 12:30 into the contest, Liberty senior forward Kaique Costa Duarte took control of a through ball, cut in on his right foot from the left wing and curled a shot that clipped the crossbar not once but twice before going out for a goal kick.

About 20 minutes later, Costa Duarte was denied by the crossbar again when, after getting on the end of a long ball, his shot on the half volley went over Willeys outstretched glove but hit the woodwork instead of the net.

They move the ball very well so we had to stymie that by staying back and defending and then look to create chances going forward, Liberty coach Jason Horvath said. Youre trying to give yourself the best chance to win and I thought we did that tonight.

We had plenty of chances to score. (Freedom) should kiss the posts before they leave, and the crossbar, Horvath joked.

Willey was forced into making two saves in quick succession halfway through the first half when a Hurricanes free kick landed near the penalty spot and the senior made back-to-back stops from close range.

Willey, whos started between the posts since his freshman season, finished with six saves to preserve the shutout.

I just knew I had to step out, make myself big. Once I did that, I had to be up quick. I saw he could put it back in, I had to get in the way, Willey said. It means so much, I didnt start having clean sheets until last year. Having a clean sheet in this big game, it means a lot.

In the second half, the Hurricanes tried to press Freedom more in its own half but failed to create the desired turnovers.

They soon caught on to where we were trying to play the ball so they started to press a little higher, cheat a little bit, but we did really well breaking their line, Soleymani said.

Thats something we would not have done back in the first couple games of the year, Nolan added. We wouldve panicked and we wouldve knocked the ball long and given up possession, but it shows their belief in each other, their belief in the system and the style that we play that theyre quality enough players to do that, to keep possession under pressure.

The Patriots have now won five of their last six and will have some time off to prepare for the District 11 Class 4A tournament. Freedom, powered by the goal scoring production of all-state selections Peter Tichy and Sebastian Garces, won the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference championship last year.

We had a lot of expectations coming in. We could not be the same team as last year, but we have to be our own team, make our own expectations, Willey said. We started the season rough, couple of disappointing losses, but we finally got it together at the right time. When you get hot at the right time, good things can happen.

The rivalry loss brought an end to the first season of Horvaths second stint at Liberty. Horvath previously led the Hurricanes from 2006-2016 before he stepped back in charge prior to this season following the resignation of Ian Larimer.

The first thing we tried to do was bring the fight back to them. We had a good summer league, so that really helped build confidence, Horvath said. Im really, really proud of them. The seniors were absolutely fantastic in the transition, in their leadership role. Its never easy to get a new coach in your senior year; they welcomed me in, they bought into what we were selling, they pushed themselves on the field and when things didnt go their way they picked themselves up and continued to push themselves. Wonderful group of kids.

Liberty finished the season with more wins (7) than it had in 2021 and 2020 combined (6).

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The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke virtually today with more than 20 global technology companies at a roundtable event hosted by the Global Network Initiative, a non-governmental organization focused on Internet freedom issues. She reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to enabling the free flow of information globally, particularly for countries subject to sanctions, including Iran. She was joined by other senior officials from the Department of State and the Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Deputy Secretary Sherman underscored that General License D-2 was issued with the intent to facilitate greater access for the Iranian people to secure online platforms and services. She emphasized the United States commitment to helping Iranians, especially in light of their critical need for expanded access to Internet services while their government violently suppresses peaceful protests. She said General License D-2 represents a moment of opportunity for technology companies to provide people in Iran with essential tools to communicate with each other and the outside world using the Internet.

For more information on General License D-2, read the Department of Treasurys press releasehere.

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CHICAGO - The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) is accepting nominations for the 2023 John Phillip Immroth Memorial Award. This award, presented annually, honors notable contributions to intellectual freedom and demonstrations of personal courage in defense of freedom of expression by a living individual, group, or organization. The award consists of a citation and $500.

IFRT will present the award during the 2023 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago. It will be a special honor this year as we celebrate the 50thanniversary of the Intellectual Freedom Round Table, recognizingJohn Phillip Immroth who was instrumental in the round table's organization and founding.

The award is sponsored by the Intellectual Freedom Round Table of the American Library Association (ALA). The deadline for nominations is December 31, 2022.

Visit theJohn Phillip Immroth Memorial Award pagefor more information and to submit nominations.

Members of the John Phillip Immroth Award Committee include: Chair, Wanda Mae Huffaker, Sarah Beverly Burchart, Michael D. Kirby, Dr. Jennifer E. Steele

About the Intellectual Freedom Round Table

The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) provides a forum for the discussion of activities, programs and problems in intellectual freedom of libraries and librarians; serves as a channel of communications on intellectual freedom matters; promotes a greater opportunity for involvement among the members of the ALA in defense of intellectual freedom; promotes a greater feeling of responsibility in the implementation of ALA policies on intellectual freedom. @IFRT_ALA

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