Lawsuit Averted after Vikings Reach Settlement with Former Punter, Who Advocated for LGBT People

Late last month, the Minnesota Vikings and one of their former players, punter Chris Kluwe, reached a settlement over what the player described as the organization’s intolerance toward lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.   The settlement calls for the team to donate an undisclosed sum to five charities over the next five years that benefit LGBT groups as well as sponsor a fundraiser. Kluwe, who was cut by the Vikings prior to the 2013 season, will receive no money as par