White farmers sue Biden administration over loan forgiveness program
A group of white Midwestern farmers sued the federal government Thursday, alleging discrimination because they are not eligible for a COVID-19 loan forgiveness program aimed at helping disadvantaged farmers, AP reports. Why it matters: Under the Biden administration, about $4 billion of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan will be allocated to disadvantaged farmers, about a quarter of whom are Black.Get market news worthy of your time with Axios Markets. Subscribe for free.The big picture: The white farmers — who hail from a variety of states including Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota and Ohio — claim that their ineligibility for the disadvantaged farmers fund is a violation of their constitutional rights, per AP. The suit wants to stop the Department of Agriculture from using race to guide eligibility for "loan modifications and payments," as well as "unspecified damages," AP reports. What they're saying: "Because plaintiffs are ineligible to even apply for the program solely due to their race, they have been denied the equal protection of the law and therefore suffered harm," the lawsuit reads, according to AP.But, but, but: Inequality among farmers is deeply imbedded, both in the past and present. Under the Trump administration, o.1% of the COVID-19 relief aid for American farmers went to Black farmers.The Department of Agriculture said in a statement that it was reviewing the lawsuit, but it plans to continue to offer lean forgiveness to "socially disadvantaged" farmers, per AP. Go deeper: Clyburn condemns Graham for calling COVID aid to Black farmers "reparations"More from Axios: Sign up to get the latest market trends with Axios Markets. Subscribe for free
news.yahoo.comEverything a Dolphins Fan Needs to Know About Adopting an XFL Team
There are about four Dolphins fans who would voluntarily choose to root for the XFL team from New York. If you're a Dolphins fan in Miami rooting for the Guardians, we're revoking your Dade County card. Well then, boy, oh, boy, do we have just the XFL team for you! These are indisputable facts for those of you looking for any reason in the world to cheer for the XFL team in Houston. Los Angeles needs an XFL team like Miami needs higher sea levels.
miaminewtimes.comMarshawn Lynch on retirement: "I'm done"
"I'm done," the former Seattle Seahawks running back tells 60 Minutes Sports, confirming his retirement on camera for the first time. But Lynch's agent, Doug Hendrickson, says he'll never say never. New edition of 60 Minutes Sports on SHOWTIME airs Tuesday, June 7 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
cbsnews.comMaking TV with Marshawn Lynch
When Super Bowl champion Marshawn Lynch doesn't want to do something, he lets you know. While shooting a profile in his hometown of Oakland, 60 Minutes Sports wanted to film a walking shot but Lynch wasn't having it. New edition of 60 Minutes Sports airs Tuesday, June 7 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME.
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