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The current boycott of Georgia and the successful boycott of Arizona are just two examples of a much larger phenomenon: Conservatives continue to lose the battles of America's cultural wars.

Abrams was reportedly against the calls for boycotts that followed after Georgia passed a controversial new law that introduced sweeping voting restrictions.

The All-Star game has been moved from Truist Park to Coors Field following criticism of Georgia's new voting laws.

"Mr. Manfred made a serious mistake," former Commissioner Fay Vincent wrote in an op-ed about the league's decision to move the game from Atlanta to Denver.

"It's irritating one hell of a lot of Republican fans," the GOP Senate minority leader said.

Now, as the nation cherishes every precious step toward post-COVID normalcy, Major League Baseball has mortgaged its opportunity to enjoy a key role in the recovery.

While Democrats praise the move, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has called Biden "so hypocritical" for appearing in Indiana at NCAA championship.

In the past, business tycoons, authority figures and governments have been brought to their knees by activists using this powerful protest strategy.

Astros players were repeatedly jeered and booed for their role in the sign-stealing scandal that rocked baseball.

The Rangers opened their 2021 home schedule with a stadium full of fans against a team that isn't even allowed to play home games at its own stadium because of COVID-19.

The Texas governor said he wouldn't seek hosting the All-Star game or any other MLB special events because of the league's opposition to Georgia's new voting laws that prompted moving the 2021 all-star game.

The MLB announced its decision to move this year's All-Star Game out of Atlanta last week.

Donald Trump on Saturday also urged Americans to boycott Coca-Cola and other companies that have criticized Georgia's new voting legislation.

Major League Baseball announced its decision to relocate this summer's All-Star Game from its scheduled location in Atlanta on Friday, in a gesture of opposition against Georgia's new voting laws.

"Don't go back to their products until they relent. We can play the game better than them," Trump said while comparing his boycott to leftist boycott threats.

The Georgia congresswoman tweeted: "This @MLB issue brought together all of the factions within the Republican Party last night."

The Georgia Republican governor said that the new law expands voter access and argued other states have more restrictive voting legislation.

Major League Baseball saw an increase in viewership over the course of the pandemic while attendance wasn't possible.

The activist said that Georgia lawmakers who passed the new voting law knew what economic risks passing it would lead to for the state.

The former president also took aim at Coca Cola and Delta after the companies hit out at Georgia's new voting laws.

"Boycott baseball and all of the woke companies that are interfering with Free and Fair Elections. Are you listening Coke, Delta, and all!" Trump wrote.

"We are finalizing a new host city and details about these events will be announced shortly," MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said.

The baseball team has opened their stadium to a full capacity of 40,500 fans on Monday, which the president called "a mistake." The Texas team isn't balking and plans to move forward.

Fans will return to every MLB ballpark from Opening Day, but capacity will differ from team to team.

"The Rangers are encouraged that the Governor's Office has given clearance for us to fully open Globe Life Field at the start of the 2021 Major League Baseball season," President of Business Operations and Chief Operating Officer Neil Leibman said in a statement.

While the Matt Lauers and Marilyn Mansons of the showbiz world get taken down, accused athletes like Antonio Brown and Jose Reyes walk free.

The Seattle Mariners president was forced to apologize for comments he made in a video that appeared on YouTube on Sunday.

Steve Cohen had faced criticism from amateur traders and others amid the GameStop/Robinhood stock market debacle.

On Tuesday, no players were elected to be immortalized in the Cooperstown, New York, Museum. The election process can be very arduous.

Bonds, Clemens and Curt Schilling have one year of eligibility left but Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz could win a significant number of votes in 2022.