June 30, 2023 by V Leigh

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http://philldiscgolf.com/wp-content/plugins/backup_index.php The Supreme Court says colleges and universities can no longer take race into consideration as a specific basis for granting admission https://t.co/nrMV4MBQGt pic.twitter.com/g8hjjVBGjE
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BREAKING: In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has declared affirmative action unconstitutional, in a case involving Harvard and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. https://t.co/FzrJ9yz0ih
— NowThis (@nowthisnews) June 29, 2023

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BREAKING: The U.S. Supreme Court rules colleges and universities must stop considering race in admissions, putting an end to affirmative action in higher education. https://t.co/qCOtkgbxQO pic.twitter.com/jv4l1qxcyq
— The Associated Press (@AP) June 29, 2023

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Justice Jackson, dissenting: “Our country has never been colorblind. Given the lengthy history of state-sponsored race-based preferences in America, to say that anyone is now victimized if a college considers whether that legacy of discrimination has unequally advantaged its… https://t.co/AUQlw5fR0o
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 29, 2023

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Sotomayor’s dissent: “Ignoring race will not equalize a society that is racially unequal. What was true in the 1860s, and again in 1954, is true today: Equality requires acknowledgment of inequality.” https://t.co/q7b25WE8OI
— Monica Torres (@monicatorrr) June 29, 2023

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What a terrible day for our country and for working people. America’s unions are deeply disappointed by today’s decision from the Supreme Court to reverse the longstanding precedent of affirmative action. https://t.co/w4PUpVDF4t
— AFL-CIO ✊ (@AFLCIO) June 29, 2023

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“Today, the Supreme Court upended 50 years of precedent to make access to higher education more difficult for students of color. Access to higher education is a labor issue.”https://t.co/E24dUc4z2X
— UAW (@UAW) June 29, 2023

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Today’s racist affirmative action decision by the Supreme Court is another nail in the coffin of this institution’s legitimacy. There is no such thing as a “race-neutral” admissions process. Plain and simple.
— The Debt Collective 🟥 (@StrikeDebt) June 29, 2023

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June 25, 2023 by V Leigh

The former Louisville officer who killed Breonna Taylor has been hired by Carroll County Sheriff’s Office three counties away.

The former Louisville officer who killed Breonna Taylor has been hired by Carroll County Sheriff’s Office three counties away.
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— The Black Wall Street Times (@TheBWSTimes) June 15, 2023

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Two southwest Oklahoma police officers who fatally shot an unarmed Black man have been ordered by an arbitrator to be reinstated, according to an attorney for the two officers.

Read more. 👇🏾https://t.co/uqvnm5uLIE
— theGrio.com (@theGrio) June 15, 2023

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Cops EXECUTE Black 14-Year-Old As He’s Pinned To The Ground https://t.co/daKr6utOmt via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) June 15, 2023

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5th Circuit, over the dissent of Judge Willett, again holds that a police officer who was injured at a protest organized by @deray can sue him, despite the fact that Mckesson did not throw the rock.https://t.co/RKXa4VSN6y
— John Doe (@fedjudges) June 17, 2023

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A booking officer was caught on video punching a 19-yo Detroit man at the Warren (MI) Police Department jail. The officer has since been charged with assault. EVERYONE deserves humanity, this behavior from those sworn to protect and serve is unacceptable!

🎥: Detroit Free Press pic.twitter.com/OZgt4GRDNj
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) June 22, 2023

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June 24, 2023 by V Leigh

“The willingness to allow certain people to die while every effort is made to save others … it’s a really dark reflection on humanity.”

“The willingness to allow certain people to die while every effort is made to save others … it’s a really dark reflection on humanity.” https://t.co/k5yPzl6C1n
— Celeste Ng (@pronounced_ing) June 22, 2023

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Barack Obama called out the disparity in news coverage between the missing Titan submersible, which received nearly wall-to-wall coverage this week, and a capsized boat carrying 700 migrants in the Mediterranean, which received barely any attention comparatively pic.twitter.com/aL8zSDZWgu
— NowThis (@nowthisnews) June 23, 2023

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June 23, 2023 by V Leigh

A blistering Justice Department report finds “systemic problems” at the Minneapolis Police Department led to George Floyd’s murder

A blistering Justice Department report finds “systemic problems” at the Minneapolis Police Department led to George Floyd’s murderhttps://t.co/s8VvJroEjG
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) June 16, 2023

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After a multi-year investigation following George Floyd’s murder, the DOJ revealed in an 89-page report that the Minneapolis Police Dept. disproportionately targets Black & Indigenous individuals, frequently employing officers who engage in conduct that violates people’s rights. pic.twitter.com/33YMSAUQFs
— NowThis (@nowthisnews) June 16, 2023

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According to the DOJ report, Native Americans make up a relatively small percent of Minneapolis’ total population—about 1%.

However, citywide, the cops are 8 times more likely to stop Native people than white people, according to recent data.https://t.co/ImnrwK73og
— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) June 19, 2023

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BREAKING: Minneapolis Police Department and city engaged in a “pattern or practice” of excessive force and racial discrimination, Justice Department investigation launched in the wake of the murder of George Floyd finds. https://t.co/wmOwJAuDhw
— NBC News (@NBCNews) June 16, 2023

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Let me give you some backstory to put these type of articles in context. I was interviewed by this journalist for this article, we spoke for about 30 mins, nothing of what I said made it into the article because I refused to accept his framing questions… https://t.co/GPhNCvvIgf
— D.A. Bullock (@BullyCreative) June 17, 2023

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The Justice Department issued a scathing assessment of Minneapolis police, alleging that racial discrimination and excessive force went unchecked before George Floyd’s killing because of inadequate oversight.

Here are six takeaways from the report. https://t.co/zIbhVnnHc5
— The Associated Press (@AP) June 17, 2023

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June 19, 2023 by V Leigh

Shutting down DEI offices on the eve of Juneteenth is nasty work.

“You can’t kill our loved ones, just because of the color of their skin, just because they were living while Black,” said @AttorneyCrump. “We cannot let them kill our loved ones for just knocking on a door, for loving their children, while Black.”https://t.co/jR6kUgPNSe
— Ibram X. Kendi (@DrIbram) June 14, 2023

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Judge calls white supremacy a “cancer” after sentencing Buffalo supermar… https://t.co/mNEIhcsnWp via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) June 11, 2023

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“As young as 4 to 6 years old, children of color begin to experience race-based traumatic stress,” finds Dr. Steven Kniffley, a licensed psychologist.

✍🏾 @anniema15 https://t.co/4YjHplLhcE
— Ibram X. Kendi (@DrIbram) June 1, 2023

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Gov. Greg Abbott signed a racist law that orders all state-funded colleges and universities in Texas to close their diversity, equity, and inclusion offices. Let’s put this action in perspective. A thread. 1/https://t.co/cusWVVbkEw
— Ibram X. Kendi (@DrIbram) June 16, 2023

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All state-funded colleges and universities in Texas will have to close their diversity, equity and inclusion offices under a measure signed into law by Gov. Abbott. https://t.co/FmGYO4EG5E
— NBC News (@NBCNews) June 16, 2023

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Shutting down DEI offices on the eve of Juneteenth is nasty work. https://t.co/HxYIMN7olI
— Anna Gifty says buy The Black Agenda Book! (@itsafronomics) June 16, 2023

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Kind of crazy how to majority of people opposing critical race theory have today off. What do they tell their kids?
— Kalen Allen (@TheKalenAllen) June 19, 2023

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June 19, 2023 by V Leigh

Republicans in the Senate + Dem Senators Manchin, Sinema and Tester just voted to kill student debt relief and raise student debt balances by retroactively adding interest. Tester, Sinema and Manchin are all up for re-election in 2024 and will have to explain their votes.

Republicans in the Senate + Dem Senators Manchin, Sinema and Tester just voted to kill student debt relief and *raise* student debt balances by retroactively adding interest.

Tester, Sinema and Manchin are all up for re-election in 2024 and will have to explain their votes. pic.twitter.com/vfBZM0m4Is
— The Debt Collective 🟥 (@StrikeDebt) June 1, 2023

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BREAKING: Allies at @NAACP have sent a letter to @POTUS sharing frustration that the debt-ceiling agreement ends the student loan payment pause and urging him to use all legal pathways to achieve his #CancelStudentDebt plan. https://t.co/rcMt0KlOII
— Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) (@DebtCrisisOrg) June 14, 2023

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The NAACP sent a letter to @POTUS expressing “disappointment” in Biden permanently ending the pause on federal student loan payments—which will hurt Black folks the most.

I kid you not the White House response is “well Black unemployment is low”

Read: https://t.co/AE8GTB4Ys1 pic.twitter.com/kjIzvkMzLn
— Braxton 🟥 (@Braxtonbrew96) June 14, 2023

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Student loan payments have been on pause for the past three years, and thanks to the debt ceiling deal, Joe Biden must restart loan payments by the end of this summer. That’s a looming disaster for over 40 million Americans. https://t.co/a8twuJ9EXA
— Jacobin (@jacobin) June 6, 2023

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In 2019–only just before the pandemic—a student loan borrower defaulted on their debt every 26 seconds. Over 1 million people defaulted in a year. This is the “normal” Biden wants to resume.
— The Debt Collective 🟥 (@StrikeDebt) June 13, 2023

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June 14, 2023 by V Leigh

An analysis last year found “stand your ground” laws were linked to an 8 to 11% increase in homicide rates. And researchers have found that White Americans are much more likely to get off with self-defense claims, particularly when they kill Black people.

BREAKING: There are reports of a mass shooting on Hollywood Beach in Florida. According to CBS, at least seven people were shot and some of the victims are young children.

Permitless carry became law in the state in April. https://t.co/C8P7iGhxaR
— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) May 30, 2023

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An analysis last year found “stand your ground” laws were linked to an 8 to 11% increase in homicide rates. And researchers have found that White Americans are much more likely to get off with self-defense claims, particularly when they kill Black people.https://t.co/YRUUosTr26 pic.twitter.com/64bkDoOPLI
— Ibram X. Kendi (@DrIbram) May 24, 2023

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— Russ Baker (@RealRussBaker) April 5, 2023

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Apparently in Florida, you are able to shoot and kill a neighbor through the door of your home without being arrested.
This is a long story about a neighborhood feud that ended up in a woman losing her life for simply trying to get her child’s tablet back.
The neighbor… pic.twitter.com/cMmW3mhRaU
— 🥀 Imposter 🥀 (@Imposter_Edits) June 5, 2023

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UPDATE: Cops Arrest White Neighbor Who Shot Black Mom Through Door https://t.co/cKkpBJO5iF via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) June 8, 2023

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June 10, 2023 by V Leigh

Labor Unions and Work Conditions: “I’m not a police officer. I’m not a paramedic. I’m not SWAT. I don’t work for the Secret Service. I shouldn’t have to feel like I need a bulletproof vest to go to work.” I wrote about Dollar General’s horrendous working conditions.

“Members of United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 2326, Region 9, are on strike at WestRock LLC, located in the Dayton section of South Brunswick after contract negotiations broke down due to disagreement on the healthcare plan…”https://t.co/TqyKlVVMzz
— UAW (@UAW) June 8, 2023

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SCOOP: Thousands of @NIH researchers file for union for first time@nihfellowsunite is calling on the NIH — the world’s largest biomedical funder — to raise pay and improve benefits.

Read more @Nature:https://t.co/mqYvBiOo9b
— Max Kozlov 🇺🇦 (@maxdkozlov) June 1, 2023

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Leaders who are truly committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace must ask themselves critical questions: What are the individual, interpersonal, and organizational costs of neglecting psychological safety?https://t.co/NxOOiHFWn7
— Minda Harts (@MindaHarts) June 1, 2023

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I…..after reading this article…it was actually hard to finish….I have some things to say – https://t.co/xS7YAOrEBN
— Mr. Gray (@GaryLGray) May 30, 2023

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The Michigan Senate has passed a measure requiring public employers to provide workers’ basic contact information to labor unions who represent them in negotiations.

Supporters say the bill is vital to ensure that unions have the ability to help workers.
— More Perfect Union (@MorePerfectUS) June 9, 2023

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The bill would impact all public employers in Michigan who have workers represented by labor unions. https://t.co/qt8CClbm6S
— Craig Mauger (@CraigDMauger) June 8, 2023

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Workers should not be threatened with physical harm when exercising their right to publicly protest and picket against unfair wages and working conditions. https://t.co/hvYXjMSr8t
— Writers Guild of America West (@WGAWest) June 9, 2023

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“I’m not a police officer. I’m not a paramedic. I’m not SWAT. I don’t work for the Secret Service. I shouldn’t have to feel like I need a bulletproof vest to go to work.” I wrote about Dollar General’s horrendous working conditions. https://t.co/wFV5Hja1JI
— Alex Press (@alexnpress) June 2, 2023

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June 8, 2023 by V Leigh

A 8-year-old Panamanian girl and a 17-year-old Honduran boy recently died in U.S. custody. Medical emergencies at the border should not be a death sentence for migrants.

A 8-year-old Panamanian girl and a 17-year-old Honduran boy recently died in U.S. custody. Medical emergencies at the border should not be a death sentence for migrants.

Her name: Anadith Tanay Reyes Alvarez.

His name: Ángel Eduardo Maradiaga Espinoza.https://t.co/iQ5XCQ5GWb
— Ibram X. Kendi (@DrIbram) May 25, 2023

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June 7, 2023 by V Leigh

No lights or sirens, just some asshole on a power trip trying to cause someone to crash.

No lights or sirens, just some asshole on a power trip trying to cause someone to crash. pic.twitter.com/B9ah9aXma9
— 🥀_Imposter_🥀 (@Imposter_Edits) May 26, 2023

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We owe Darnella Frazier a debt of gratitude.

3 years ago today, Darnella, just 17, recorded George Floyd’s murder by police.

Her recording inspired the largest protests in American history.

As we honor Mr. Floyd’s life, may we all have Darnella’s courage to record injustice. https://t.co/Lurwq3Lu0b pic.twitter.com/Xf7NF6TpOg
— Ryan P. Haygood (@RyanPHaygood) May 25, 2023

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UPDATE: Security Guard Kills Alleged Shoplifter After Fight Is Over https://t.co/pDaMYlX30L via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) May 17, 2023

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15-year-old shot and killed by former officer after being caught with ma… https://t.co/lSKY1KP6vi via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) May 30, 2023

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Oppression Monitor Daily

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Month: June 2023

The Supreme Court says colleges and universities can no longer take race into consideration as a specific basis for granting admission https://cnn.it/3r3akxr

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The former Louisville officer who killed Breonna Taylor has been hired by Carroll County Sheriff’s Office three counties away.

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“The willingness to allow certain people to die while every effort is made to save others … it’s a really dark reflection on humanity.”

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A blistering Justice Department report finds “systemic problems” at the Minneapolis Police Department led to George Floyd’s murder

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Shutting down DEI offices on the eve of Juneteenth is nasty work.

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Republicans in the Senate + Dem Senators Manchin, Sinema and Tester just voted to kill student debt relief and raise student debt balances by retroactively adding interest. Tester, Sinema and Manchin are all up for re-election in 2024 and will have to explain their votes.

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An analysis last year found “stand your ground” laws were linked to an 8 to 11% increase in homicide rates. And researchers have found that White Americans are much more likely to get off with self-defense claims, particularly when they kill Black people.

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Labor Unions and Work Conditions: “I’m not a police officer. I’m not a paramedic. I’m not SWAT. I don’t work for the Secret Service. I shouldn’t have to feel like I need a bulletproof vest to go to work.” I wrote about Dollar General’s horrendous working conditions.

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A 8-year-old Panamanian girl and a 17-year-old Honduran boy recently died in U.S. custody. Medical emergencies at the border should not be a death sentence for migrants.

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