August 28, 2021 by V Leigh

The Murderous Police Gangs of Los Angeles

“Defund the police” was a rallying cry in 2020. Minneapolis is about to vote on what that means. https://t.co/Uxo9XDlaOS
— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) August 24, 2021

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Graphic bodycam video kept secret for 2 years shows a Louisiana trooper pummeling a Black motorist with a flashlight as he screams “I’m not resisting” — leaving him with a broken jaw, wrist and ribs.

Police didn’t investigate the attack for 536 days.https://t.co/I3FU0hEdy3
— NPR (@NPR) August 25, 2021

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Check out Ep. 493 – Police Brutality is Legal https://t.co/duVIZELnEq
— Fund the people. Disarm the police. (@glncv) August 15, 2021

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The murder of unarmed black people doesn’t happen because of a “few bad apples.”

Police brutality is the natural outcome of a racist misdemeanor system that’s deeply rooted in white supremacy & slavery. pic.twitter.com/VR59groVO3
— Brave New Films (@bravenewfilms) August 8, 2021

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The Murderous Police Gangs of Los Angeles https://t.co/BIR8M7qgyt via @YouTube
— Fund the people. Disarm the police. (@glncv) August 21, 2021

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August 27, 2021 by V Leigh

Thousands of people attempt to flee by any transportation necessary after Taliban forces take control of the capital city

Scenes from Kabul, Afghanistan, on Sunday showed a sea of cars at a complete standstill, as thousands of people attempt to flee by any transportation necessary after Taliban forces take control of the capital city pic.twitter.com/ubaLsCE8wt
— NowThis (@nowthisnews) August 17, 2021

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President Biden said he ‘stood squarely behind’ his decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan and rejected broad criticism of the chaotic withdrawal that is posing a political crisis for him https://t.co/cCGG0vSgX7 pic.twitter.com/sLd9lNC7WP
— Reuters (@Reuters) August 17, 2021

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls on the U.S. to help our veterans keep their personal promises to America’s Afghan allies and accept as many refugees from #Afghanistan as possible, as the 20-years-long war draws to a close.https://t.co/AGxHQ9yS2K via @TheReidOut
— The ReidOut (@thereidout) August 27, 2021

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“This week… we are seeing a reckoning. For 20 years, longer than we were in Vietnam, we have been telling lies to the American public,” @DavidCornDC says of #Afghanistan. #TheReidOut #reiders pic.twitter.com/WC5U9fYGOr
— The ReidOut (@thereidout) August 26, 2021

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BREAKING UPDATE: Kabul airport blast on Thursday killed 13 U.S. service members and at least 100 Afghans, according to a Health Ministry source, as thousands return to the airport despite ISIS-K threat. https://t.co/RBxIuGn5NP
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) August 27, 2021

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Hundreds of Afghan families camping at a Kabul park are begging for food and shelter after the Taliban overran their provinces.

Read more ➡ https://t.co/8g2eSqSkNi pic.twitter.com/R8o5AREOqe
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) August 27, 2021

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“If we leave, who stays?”

Dr Alberto Cairo has worked in Afghanistan since 1990 and says some people have no choice but to stay in the countryhttps://t.co/IhIi8ZtrE6
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) August 27, 2021

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August 20, 2021 by V Leigh

Here’s an idea: stop subsidizing the massive corporations putting billions of lives at risk!

Billionaire wealth in 1990: $240 billion
Billionaire wealth in 2020: $2.9 trillion
Billionaire wealth in 2021: $4.6 trillion

Meanwhile, 16 million children are food insecure and half a million Americans are sleeping out on the streets.
— Robert Greenwald (@robertgreenwald) August 5, 2021

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How America Destroyed Free College https://t.co/7xCtaawncg via @YouTube
— Fund the people – Divest from policing (@glncv) August 5, 2021

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The U.S. wastes billions of taxpayer $$$ to fund CBP & ICE, agencies that carry out inhumane policies that target, jail & deport immigrants. We need demand cuts to CBP & ICE budgets. Join the action on Wed., 8/18! #DefundHate https://t.co/tp41MSu2t1 pic.twitter.com/SwTm4yS5l5
— SBCC (@SBCCoalition) August 5, 2021

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Check out Beyond Capitalism: A Multiracial Labor Movement https://t.co/3W5aA4xHCo
— Fund the people – Divest from policing (@glncv) August 6, 2021

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We continue to bankroll the very fossil fuel companies responsible for the climate crisis and then wonder why our planet is on fire.

Here’s an idea: stop subsidizing the massive corporations putting billions of lives at risk!
— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) August 11, 2021

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August 18, 2021 by V Leigh

The parking lot after a school board meeting last night in Franklin, the wealthiest place in Tennessee. Parents harassed medical professionals who had spoken in favor of masks in schools. “We know who you are. You can leave freely, but we will find you.”

The parking lot after a school board meeting last night in Franklin, the wealthiest place in Tennessee. Parents harassed medical professionals who had spoken in favor of masks in schools. “We know who you are. You can leave freely, but we will find you.” pic.twitter.com/SzR0uvMeE7
— Natalie Allison (@natalie_allison) August 11, 2021

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‘We know who you are… we will find you’ — These anti-maskers blatantly threatened a doctor and others who spoke in favor of mask mandates at a Tennessee school board meeting pic.twitter.com/YcQ24FR1ze
— NowThis (@nowthisnews) August 16, 2021

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“Anti-vaxx” / Proud Boys rally in Los Angeles off to a great start. pic.twitter.com/mMAQxfwfxw
— Andrew Kimmel (@andrewkimmel) August 14, 2021

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BREAKING: An 8th grade Mississippi girl died this morning hours after testing positive for COVID-19. She attended classes throughout the week at a school that began with no mask mandate.

Yesterday, Gov. Tate Reeves downplayed the danger to schoolchildren. https://t.co/Hd3o0U6Di0
— Ashton Pittman (@ashtonpittman) August 15, 2021

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Opinion | Dr. Jalal Baig: Covid mask mandates for schools are essential. Without them, instruction must be virtual. – @NBCNewsTHINK https://t.co/6paDJqwitp
— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 14, 2021

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Gov. Holcomb says no to statewide mask mandate as COVID-19 surges https://t.co/MbXKEVdcbW
— FOX59 News (@FOX59) August 12, 2021

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Florida governor says state can withhold salaries from school leaders who enact mask mandate https://t.co/y3nTQMQ8PK
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) August 10, 2021

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August 17, 2021 by V Leigh

Can’t overstate how dangerous this is: Tucker Carlson continues to give a primetime megaphone to white supremacist replacement theory. This is the same exact conspiracy that fueled deadly terror attacks in Charlottesville, Pittsburgh, Christchurch, Poway, El Paso…

Nine years ago today, a neo-Nazi gunman with white supremacist ties murdered six Sikhs in their Oak Creek, WI, gurdwara. Another community member passed away from his injuries just last year; still others were wounded or had their lives changed forever by the loss of loved ones. pic.twitter.com/wgAj0sDc04
— Sikh Coalition (@sikh_coalition) August 5, 2021

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This is “a continual case of a victim being re-victimized by the system,” like @Vauhxx legal team said.https://t.co/sFJJBdAMkW
— Ibram X. Kendi (@DrIbram) August 5, 2021

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Disinformation peddlers have bombarded Twitter, hyping everything from #Pizzagate to lies about the 2020 election that lead to the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6.

Hatewatch has published an analysis of Twitter’s enabling of the far right:https://t.co/UijTQErRuC pic.twitter.com/UNUpsD77SZ
— Hatewatch (@Hatewatch) August 5, 2021

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Sending love to El Paso 2 years after a terrorist fueled by xenophobia, white supremacy, and racism committed the deadliest attack on Latinos in modern history.

We must end the filibuster and pass gun safety reforms. No more delays, excuses, or inaction.https://t.co/gMz80zmqiD
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) August 3, 2021

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Check out Ableism & Racism: Roots of The Same Tree https://t.co/jUEexoYvbF
— Fund the people. Disarm the police. (@glncv) August 13, 2021

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#HeatherHeyer was killed 4 years ago today while protesting against the Charlottesville white supremacist rally.

A neo-Nazi drove his car into anti-racism protesters, killing Heyer and wounding others. He was sentenced to life in prison for hate crime charges, plus 419 years. pic.twitter.com/5ejXiTwAZP
— AJ+ (@ajplus) August 12, 2021

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On this day in 2017, more than 200 members of white supremacist groups from across the country marched at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. To overcome racial inequality, we must confront our history. https://t.co/WNFKgRvDQ3
— Equal Justice Initiative (@eji_org) August 11, 2021

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Can’t overstate how dangerous this is: Tucker Carlson continues to give a primetime megaphone to white supremacist replacement theory. This is the same exact conspiracy that fueled deadly terror attacks in Charlottesville, Pittsburgh, Christchurch, Poway, El Paso… https://t.co/Fmpcap6M5x
— Amy Spitalnick (@amyspitalnick) August 14, 2021

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August 13, 2021 by V Leigh

Defund the Police

Several Detroit police officers under investigation after Greektown punc… https://t.co/jOiABQYzdM via @YouTube
— Fund the people – Divest from policing (@glncv) August 7, 2021

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A Philly man was cleared of murder after 34 years — by evidence that was in the police file the entire time. https://t.co/BrjGOTkip6
— The Philadelphia Inquirer (@PhillyInquirer) June 27, 2021

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Check out Prison & Police Abolition: Finding True Safety https://t.co/2trTQLL6rf
— Fund the people – Divest from policing (@glncv) August 6, 2021

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Today we remember Michael Brown Jr., who was murdered by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson 7 years ago. Mike should be here with us today alive and present. We honor his legacy and extend love and solidarity to Ferguson, MO and the many lives his death impacted. pic.twitter.com/Er9AAX4OoL
— Black Visions (@BlackVisionsMN) August 8, 2021

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AG Garland Announces Civil Rights Probe Into Phoenix Police Department https://t.co/ZgMwqK1nDa via @YouTube
— Fund the people – Divest from policing (@glncv) August 5, 2021

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ICYMI

Attorney says Idaho Springs police tased unarmed, unclothed man in his apartment https://t.co/Z9uDmHZkYu
— Fund the people and divest from policing. (@glncv) August 10, 2021

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Tonight the Senate voted 99-0 to decrease federal funds for any municipalities that defund the police. Lol what a two party system.
— Read Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler (@JoshuaPotash) August 11, 2021

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NEWS: Two important things happened last night that reveal a lot about the class governing this society. First, every senate Democrat voted for an amendment written by a cartoon villain to punish local governments who “defund the police.” The bill passed 99-0. https://t.co/4QePtacIGR
— Alec Karakatsanis (@equalityAlec) August 11, 2021

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Just for the sake of antagonizing every liberal in my mentions….https://t.co/Y2KXiNkp6P
— Keeanga-Yamahtta T. (@KeeangaYamahtta) August 11, 2021

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August 4, 2021 by V Leigh

The Biden Administration Issues A New Eviction Moratorium After A Federal Ban Lapsed

I’m calling on @POTUS to extend the eviction moratorium.

I’m calling on @SpeakerPelosi to reconvene the House for a vote.

I’m calling on @SenSchumer to extend the eviction moratorium in the Senate.

We control the House, Senate, and White House. We must keep people housed.
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) July 31, 2021

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Dropped by the Capitol today to lend support to @CoriBush, @MondaireJones and @WorkingFamilies out there protesting for an extension to the #EvictionMoratorium. As Biden is set to announce an extension, remember: Activism Works. pic.twitter.com/IX1xEkMDnx
— Sarah Flourance, JD (@BookishFeminist) August 3, 2021

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When you elect people like @CoriBush to Congress, who comes from a very different background to most other members of Congress, you get very different tactics – and very different results. 👏🏽https://t.co/djgWifY26M
— Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) August 3, 2021

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The Supreme Court DID NOT rule on or even take up the case on the legality of the CDC eviction moratorium. Every minute wasted means another family could be forced onto the streets. Biden, #ExtendTheMoratorium now!
— Maxine Waters (@RepMaxineWaters) August 3, 2021

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Biden expected to announce new federal eviction moratorium, covering 90% of renters and targeting counties with high rates of coronavirus infections.

Lesson: Pressure works.
— Robert Reich (@RBReich) August 3, 2021

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After days of progressives fuming over the failure to prevent the federal eviction moratorium from expiring, the White House abruptly shifted its calculus on Tuesday and enacted a new ban https://t.co/ZFLnwLkbDi
— POLITICO (@politico) August 4, 2021

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The Biden Administration Issues A New Eviction Moratorium After A Federal Ban Lapsedhttps://t.co/87WNaTq3b4
— HOPE NBCUSA (@HOPE_NBCUSA) August 4, 2021

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August 4, 2021 by V Leigh

The police act like hostile military forces in communities of color

Cop Flips Pregnant Mom’s Car for Not Pulling Over Fast Enough https://t.co/p6HAf4G0J9 via @YouTube
— Fund the people – Divest from policing (@glncv) June 11, 2021

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Video shows Miami Beach cop kicking handcuffed victim, and then cops slamming handcuffed victim’s head onto the ground. #FundThePeople #DefundCops #AbolishPolicing

https://t.co/R4lz4AD9dY
— Fund the people – Divest from policing (@glncv) August 2, 2021

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5 Miami Beach police officers charged after rough arrests of scooter operator, bystander – NBC News https://t.co/ArqGWBzbyr via @GoogleNews
— Fund the people – Divest from policing (@glncv) August 2, 2021

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On this day in 2016, Korryn Gaines, 23, was killed by the Baltimore County Police Department, after officers sought to serve Gaines a warrant in relation to an earlier traffic violation. Her son, age 5, was also shot but survived. #BlackLivesMatter ✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/pMUySMlSSm
— Black Voters Matter (@BlackVotersMtr) August 1, 2021

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The police act like hostile military forces in communities of color all across the country because they’re grossly overfunded.

The police are the 6th-leading cause of death for young black men.

Defunding the police isn’t just a “slogan.”

It’s a matter of life and death. pic.twitter.com/4Rz6uGOI6d
— Brave New Films (@bravenewfilms) August 1, 2021

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Month: August 2021

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Here’s an idea: stop subsidizing the massive corporations putting billions of lives at risk!

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