Kansas City Chiefs star Harrison Butker’s NFL gear sales for the first time ever beat out fellow teammate Travis Kelce’s despite a backlash against the kicker over his commencement speech. In a list from the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) of the top 50 players with the highest sales of official NFL-licensed merchandise, Butker not only made his debut in the rankings for the first time, but also bested Kelce at 12th place by coming in at 11. Kansas City Chiefs star QB Patrick Mahomes’ NFL gear sales beat out both Kelce and Butker’s, coming in second place, behind only Houston Texans C.J. Stroud, who nabbed the top spot, the outlet noted. The list was compiled of official NFL merchandise sales between March 1 and May 31, weeks after Butker made headlines for the commencement address he gave at Benedictine College, a Catholic university in Kansas, in which he praised his wife for being a “homemaker,” called out President Joe Biden’s support for abortion, and criticized LGBT “Pride month.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by People Magazine (@people) In the speech to the Catholic college on May 11, Butker said, “How many of you are sitting here now, about to cross this stage, and are thinking about all the promotions and titles you are going to get in your career? Some of you may go on to lead successful careers in the world. But I would venture to guess that the majority of you are most excited about your marriage and the children you will bring into this world.” “It cannot be overstated that all of my success is made possible because a girl I met in band class back in middle school would convert to the faith, become my wife, and embrace one of the most important titles of all: homemaker,” he added. Am I Racist? Is In Theaters NOW — Get Your Tickets Here! The usual leftist stars slammed the comments and a Change.org petition was started calling for the three-time Super Bowl champion to be dismissed from the team for his “discriminatory” remarks to graduates at the college. Kelce later broke his silence about Butker amid the backlash against his teammate, defending Butker, calling him a “great person.” “I have known him for seven plus, eight plus years,” the Chiefs player said. “I cherish him as a teammate. I think Pat [Mahomes] said it best where he [Butker] is every bit of a great person and a great teammate. He’s treated friends and family that I’ve introduced to him with nothing but respect and kindness.That’s how he treats everyone.” Related: ‘America Needs More Jesus, Not Less’: Chiefs Kicker Calls Out Chicago Cardinal Who Led Invocation At DNC With Cross Hidden

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Want to have a perfect family pizza night? Then, learn how to make perfect homemade pizza dough and make every family pizza night a night to remember! The secret to a perfect pizza is, of course, the dough. And a perfect pizza dough is thick, fluffy and has just the right amount of crunch. Here's an easy homemade pizza dough recipe to try. Never look back or use a different pizza crust recipe again – trust me, you won't want to! Homemade Pizza Dough: Enjoy The Perfect Family Pizza Night With Homemade Pizza Dough Homemade pizza dough is frugal, fun, and healthy since you are able to control the ingredients. As a pizza loving family, this recipe is tried and tested. My family enjoys homemade pizza better than take-out, so I'm confident that your family will also enjoy this one! Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe Ingredients : 1 (1/4 ounce) envelope active dry yeast 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon kosher salt 4 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F.) Additional flour for hands and surface   The seasons are shifting, and your crops can't keep up! Check out these ways to keep your veggies fresh ???? https://t.co/ljFPrbQiJ9 pic.twitter.com/BuOU02fKf7 — Homesteading (@HomesteadingUSA) October 11, 2016   Cooking Instructions : Step 1: In a small mixing bowl add yeast. Pour 1/2 cup hot water (that is at least 100-110 degrees F) over yeast. Stir with fork. Let set 10 minutes. Yeast will become creamy and bubbly. This is normal and expected. Add the remaining warm water to the yeast. Step 2: Add yeast mixture, salt, olive oil and flour in the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Mix ingredients at medium speed until smooth and elastic. Be sure that the ingredients are thoroughly combined. This should take about 15 minutes. Step 3: Place dough in a lightly greased bowl. The dough will be very sticky so a little grease is necessary. There is no need to over grease the bowl as this is just a holding step. Cover with greased plastic wrap. Let dough rise in a draft-free environment for 2-3 hours. Step 4: Now, place a fairly dense layer of flour on your working surface. You'll want to coat your hands in flour before working with the dough as it will still be very sticky and you don;t want to waste time or dough by having to pick it off your hands! With floured hands gently push down dough, turn out onto a floured surface and roll it. Step 5: Divide dough into your desired portions. This depends on if you want to do individual pizzas or shared pizzas for the family. Form into round(s) balls and let stand 20 minutes. In this recipe the dough was divided into 6 equally portions to make 6 thin 10-12 inch pizzas. Step 6: Stretch dough gently into thin shape(s). Place on a baking sheet evenly sprinkled with cornmeal. Top with desired ingredients and cook! Prepare yourself for the best pizza dough crust you've ever had! Note : If you don't want to use all the doughs immediately you can put them inside a greased zip lock bag and put in your refrigerator. These will last about a week, so don't wait too long! And once you're ready to use the dough, make sure to put it first to room temperature before you start rolling and kneading it into a shape. If you want a healthy pizza recipe check this out : 10 Homemade Healthy Pizza Recipes Want to see how this perfect homemade pizza was made? Check out this video from Foods101withDeronda There you have it, a perfect homemade pizza dough! Considering the cost of a store-bought pizza dough these days, it is very practical and economical to make your own homemade pizza dough. Chances are, it will also taste fresher and better all around. Top it with the toppings of your choice and have a perfect family pizza night! Enjoy! Will you give this homemade pizza dough recipe a try? Let us know in the comments below. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook! Like this post? You’ll also love: 20 Sweet Treats to Bake This Fall 11 Honey Recipes | Ways To Cook With Honey Easy Foil Wrapped Camping Recipes For Outdoor Meals  

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A group of  Republican lawmakers are calling on the U.S. State Department to take a decisive stand against Brazil’s campaign to crush free speech online. Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) and three other congressmen wrote a Sept. 18 letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, addressing Brazilian Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexandre de Moraes’s censorship campaign and vendetta against American company X. The lawmakers urged Blinken to deny or revoke existing visas for de Moraes and any of his colleagues complicit in the un-American effort to silence free speech online. “Chief Justice de Moraes has a well-documented history of curbing free speech, particularly against individuals and groups with conservative political views,” read the letter, co-signed by Salazar, Scott and Reps. Carlos A. Giménez (R-FL), Rich McCormick (R-GA) and Chris Smith (R-NJ). They argued that the ban on X after Elon Musk, the social media company’s owner, refused to comply with more requests for censorship of Brazilian politicians and dissidents is a “culmination of a broader pattern of judicial overreach.” The Republican lawmakers continued, “X, a platform emblematic of free discourse, has been unjustly targeted, with de Moraes ordering the shutdown of the service in Brazil on questionable legal grounds.” Not only did de Moraes insist on the “banning of certain political figures from social media but also extensive gag orders against media outlets and activists critical of the court's decisions.” Even Starlink—another Elon Musk company—had its assets seized by de Moraes in an apparent attempt to pressure X. The lawmakers insisted, “This overreach severely undermines Brazil's democratic institutions, placing the country's commitment to free speech in jeopardy.”  They added, “This is not just an attack on free speech, but a blatant abuse of judicial power designed to intimidate and coerce. Brazil is one of the world's largest democracies, let's keep it that way.” America has at least one action it can take to protest this “backsliding into authoritarianism” targeting both Brazilian and American entities, particularly X, the lawmakers announced. They urged Blinken to deny or revoke visas for de Moraes and his fellow anti-free speech justices. Brazil’s military dictatorship might have ended in the 1980s, the Republican lawmakers noted, but “the recent actions of its judiciary are threatening to undo these hard-earned democratic gains. A free and open press, along with the right to criticize public officials, is the bedrock of any functioning democracy.” Accordingly, Blinken and the U.S. State Department should stand up for free speech and the “long-term stability of the Western Hemisphere,” the politicians concluded. Unfortunately, the State Department is unlikely to protest the persecution of X in Brazil, as the federal agency is also accused of funding entities that promote censorship through its Global Engagement Center. Conservatives are under attack. Contact your representatives and demand that Big Tech be held to account to mirror the First Amendment while providing transparency, clarity on “hate speech” and equal footing for conservatives. If you have been censored, contact us using CensorTrack’s contact form, and help us hold Big Tech accountable.