October 30, 2018 by V Leigh

Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

Great Bend Gunman burst into synagogue at 09:30 local time during a Shabbat service and bris (circumcision ceremony), shooting indiscriminately and yelling "all Jews must die" , according to @KDKA reporter. pic.twitter.com/P6gJ8Oa1j1

Mata-Utu — Steve Herman (@W7VOA) October 27, 2018

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BREAKING: AP sources: At least 10 people killed in shooting at Pittsburgh synagogue.

— The Associated Press (@AP) October 27, 2018

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REMEMBERING THE VICTIMS: Dr. Richard Gottfried was known as a great and compassionate man; a dentist, who would often volunteer at free clinics for patients who couldn't afford the care. https://t.co/SrZqv4hmCu

— KDKA (@KDKA) October 30, 2018

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The Pittsburgh suspect's hatred of Jews merged with a hatred of immigrant "invaders." We may never know where he heard this hateful language, but right-wing media has been saturated with "invasion" and "invaders" talk lately. So I wrote about it. https://t.co/4XYsbc5XLT

— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) October 30, 2018

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Why are they afraid to say "Radical Republican Terrorists?"

— Edan Clay (@EdanClay) October 26, 2018

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We condemn the violent acts of terrorism and hate this week. Though it can be hard to stay the course, we must and we will. We will never stop fighting to end white supremacy forever. #TreeofLife #Pittsburghshooting #BlackLivesMatter

— Black Lives Matter (@Blklivesmatter) October 27, 2018

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Three professionally-trained armed police officers were shot responding to the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh today. What does Trump think a part-time security guard would do against a determined gunman with an assault rifle? https://t.co/8aBdl6Xrpv

— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) October 27, 2018

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Jewish group says Donald Trump not welcome in Pittsburgh following mass shooting https://t.co/UKzNsiXBmE pic.twitter.com/RxynWzeH7u

— Newsweek (@Newsweek) October 29, 2018

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"The murder of these 11 Jews in Pittsburgh is inextricably linked to the murder of the two black shoppers in Kentucky, to the slaughter of black worshipers in Charleston… to the burning of mosques & masjids… to the attack on the Sikh temple in Wisconsin" -Rabbi Ari Lev Fornari pic.twitter.com/XZNfU3RyXb

— Democracy Now! (@democracynow) October 29, 2018

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WATCH: Chants of "Vote! Vote! Vote!" break out at Pittsburgh synagogue vigil https://t.co/ANi0uf7j2D pic.twitter.com/ouQZ81yfoH

— The Hill (@thehill) October 30, 2018

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We remember the 11 who were gunned down at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue.

They lived good and decent lives. They leave behind them broken hearts and happy memories.

May their memories be blessed. https://t.co/AHUQPx7iLt pic.twitter.com/sFkjANxzAR

— Anderson Cooper 360° (@AC360) October 30, 2018

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October 21, 2018 by V Leigh

Nationally, Police killed 1,147 people in 2017. Black people were 25% of those killed despite being only 13% of the population

Nashville police officer charged with criminal homicide after shooting black man in the back, killing him. https://t.co/tmOR1iVzeX

— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 28, 2018

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Homicide charges filed against Nashville police officer who shot, killed 25-year-old Daniel Hambrick as he ran away – ABC News – https://t.co/thqVVyNhcC via @ABC

— Karen Chestney (@KarenChestney) September 28, 2018

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Lawsuit: Systemic Racism Tainted #SF Drug Stings That Targeted Only Black Suspects — https://t.co/JrUNnxxnof

— DcSlumdog (@DcSlumdog) October 9, 2018

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.@MeritLaw: "This is an unarmed black man with his hands up saying 'please don't shoot me' when he's shot two times in the back for suspicion of stealing his own car. There was absolutely no justification." https://t.co/VUNNcZpAON

— The Appeal (@theappeal) October 8, 2018

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Tamir Rice’s mom to lead a protest in Ohio town where police officer who killed her son was hired https://t.co/QGb2bwXBCg

— BlackOUT Collective (@blackoutcollect) October 9, 2018

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Nationally, Police killed 1,147 people in 2017. Black people were 25% of those killed despite being only 13% of the population. (Mapping Police Violence) | #CommunityOversightNow #FORon1

— BLM Nashville (@BLM_Nashville) October 9, 2018

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Leon Ford was shot by a Pittsburgh police officer 5 times in 2012. He was “mistaken” for being a gang member, he was unarmed. Ford was paralyzed, doctors told him that he’d never walk again. Here he is taking his first steps with his son rooting him on.pic.twitter.com/dl5Kz6s06O

— Simar (@sahluwal) October 16, 2018

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This billboard in Sacramento is honoring those lives who have been taken by the Sac PD or while in their custody.
Thank you, @blmsacramento for uplifting these young men & encouraging us to keep fighting for justice! ✊ 🙌 🙏 #BlackLivesMatter & #VOTE pic.twitter.com/9KzV82zscj

— California Endowment (@CalEndow) October 16, 2018

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3. 104 fully unarmed African Americans were killed by police in 2015. That’s more than any single year of lynching in America in over 100 years. The average per year in Jim Crow was 38.

SOURCE: https://t.co/iGB5LpYAcO

SOURCE: https://t.co/95gKTNTXR1 #WhyWeSayBlackLivesMatter

— Shaun King (@shaunking) April 21, 2018

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4. Unarmed African Americans are at least twice as likely to be shot & killed by police as unarmed white Americans. This isn't whining – this is a factual racial disparity.

SOURCE: https://t.co/Vl7eQjHh7e #WhyWeSayBlackLivesMatter

— Shaun King (@shaunking) April 21, 2018

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October 13, 2018 by V Leigh

Caging human beings is not benefiting our communities

Right now, a single parent can be held in jail for a nonviolent offense awaiting trial for weeks, months, or even years. Why? Simply because they cannot afford to pay bail. That’s just wrong.

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) October 9, 2018

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"Placing women and minors (or anyone…) in jail exposes them to violence and misery. It exposes their families and neighborhoods to loss of income, stability, and the everyday companionship of a parent, spouse, sister, brother, neighbor, or coworker." https://t.co/3yQJRLzHfz

— Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter) October 5, 2018

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An Oregon sheriff releases videos a deputy made of Bryan Perry, who was in a padded jail cell, flailing around uncontrollably from a drug overdose. Deputies stood by and laughed at Perry. He died 5 hours after he was booked into jail. https://t.co/X2U0xBZZwj

— The Appeal (@theappeal) October 5, 2018

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Caging human beings is not benefiting our communities, creating a better word for future generations, or protecting the most vulnerable members of our community. We can invest our tax dollars in a better way. Follow @MassBailOut for live updates. #MassBailOut #EndMoneyBail pic.twitter.com/OhkGK8LuWZ

— Kerry Kennedy (@KerryKennedyRFK) October 3, 2018

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Debora Lyons, who suffered from mental illness, stole $155 worth of items from Walmart. It appears she was stealing out of necessity. She was arrested & her bail was set at $1,500. But she couldn’t afford to purchase her release. She hanged herself & died. https://t.co/jO4veGLUfr

— The Appeal (@theappeal) October 12, 2018

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BREAKING: The Washington Supreme Court just struck down the death penalty, citing racial bias.

This makes Washington the 20th state in the nation to outlaw the death penalty. We won't stop fighting until it's struck down everywhere in America.

— ACLU (@ACLU) October 11, 2018

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🚨🚨🚨HUGE news: Washington Supreme Court declares death penalty unlawful under the state constitution, converts ALL death sentences to life imprisonment. Capital punishment is over in Washington. https://t.co/Wv70eeVfQa

— Mark Joseph Stern (@mjs_DC) October 11, 2018

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This is a huge deal not only because it brings the number of states without the death penalty to 20, but its one of the only times abolition was explicitly tied to the racial disparities that @NAACP_LDF, @ACLU, and others have tried to highlight. https://t.co/ubt2pS37So

— Maurice Chammah (@MauriceChammah) October 11, 2018

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October 9, 2018 by V Leigh

4 California Men Charged With Rioting At Last Year’s Rally In Charlottesville

A white student in Louisiana was arrested and charged with a hate crime and simple battery after reportedly putting a noose around the neck of a black classmate. https://t.co/P8Q5cctpW4

— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) September 22, 2018

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Former police chief in Florida pleads guilty to framing men in racially tinged cases https://t.co/1CafU6EObH

— julie k. brown (@jkbjournalist) September 14, 2018

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The 4 men were charged with having traveled to Charlottesville with the aim of inciting a riot and conspiracy to incite a riot, and prosecutors submitted an array of photographs and videos capturing the men pummeling and choking protesters over two days.https://t.co/Qd327xklSj

— ProPublica (@ProPublica) October 5, 2018

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Four members of the racist and antisemitic “Rise Above Movement” were taken into custody today and face federal charges of traveling to Charlottesville with the intent of rioting at the “Unite the Right” rally in 2017. https://t.co/ZtxCWdOoMk pic.twitter.com/oDe0xNEfQp

— Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter) October 2, 2018

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4 California Men Charged With Rioting At Last Year’s Rally In Charlottesville, Va. : NPR https://t.co/dIPxM2L33r

— Rhonda Ragsdale (@profragsdale) October 3, 2018

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October 6, 2018 by V Leigh

A Surprise Inspection of an ICE Detention Center Reveals Horrific Conditions – Mother Jones

Minor Offenses From Long Ago Are Keeping Dozens of Migrant Families Separated https://t.co/fzJGEdwXtA

— Prerna P. Lal, Esq. (@prernaplal) September 14, 2018

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An 11 year-old boy who was held by ICE for more than 6 months reunited with his mom & grandmother today. The boy was detained after claiming asylum at the border even though his mom was already living legally in VA. She sued the Trump administration & won.pic.twitter.com/HyoSxu50g6

— Simar (@sahluwal) September 22, 2018

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Dead-of-night transfer of immigrant kids to a "tent camp" in Texas. No schooling for them and limited legal access. Let's call these "tent camps" what they really are: Concentration Camps #KeepFamiliesTogether #AbolishICE #StoptheWarOnImmigrants https://t.co/UdxL5nlq41

— Tasha Essen (@TashaEssen) October 2, 2018

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Nooses have been found in ICE facilities of caged migrants. This is an emergency.

An agency that has systematically and repeatedly commits human rights abuses cannot be reformed – it must be abolished.

Child abuse is a bright red line. It should be for all of us. https://t.co/Gi2c9dvDWU

— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@Ocasio2018) October 3, 2018

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A Surprise Inspection of an ICE Detention Center Reveals Horrific Conditions – Mother Jones https://t.co/AUWUn26gGP

— Rhonda Ragsdale (@profragsdale) October 3, 2018

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