July 31, 2024 by V Leigh

Dragged and punched multiple times by Louisville (KY) Metro police, Jarrus Ransom has received a $220,000 settlement! This settlement should be a lesson to ALL officers — they WILL be held accountable if they overstep their duty to protect and serve!

Dragged and punched multiple times by Louisville (KY) Metro police, Jarrus Ransom has received a $220,000 settlement! This settlement should be a lesson to ALL officers — they WILL be held accountable if they overstep their duty to protect and serve! pic.twitter.com/l1ACo0h4It
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) July 22, 2024

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Two White Kids, Mom Charged With Drowning Black Child After Cops Claim ‘… https://t.co/l8TmfD2hqy via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) July 19, 2024

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Black Vet In Crisis Fatally Beaten, Tased By Cops After Seeking Help https://t.co/Aq7JY8IRth via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) July 29, 2024

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No officers are charged with a crime in 98% of all police killings. Of the 2% that remain, half are acquitted. Only 1% end up getting convicted, often because they committed unusually extreme and egregious acts of police murder. These are the cops he wants to give immunity. https://t.co/Sl5udjg03d
— Samuel Sinyangwe (@samswey) July 28, 2024

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Police violence is one of the leading causes of death for young Black men. This guy plans to give immunity to all the cops who profile, harass, brutalize and kill us. https://t.co/gRoRErA3P9
— Ibram X. Kendi (@ibramxk) July 28, 2024

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July 30, 2024 by V Leigh

Netanyahu is a war criminal committing genocide against the Palestinian people. It is utterly disgraceful that leaders from both parties have invited him to address Congress. He should be arrested and sent to the International Criminal Court.

Netanyahu is a war criminal committing genocide against the Palestinian people. It is utterly disgraceful that leaders from both parties have invited him to address Congress. He should be arrested and sent to the International Criminal Court.
— Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (@RepRashida) July 23, 2024

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By supporting Netanyahu’s ongoing slaughter, Congress is applauding with bloodsoaked hands. This politician is despised by 3 out of 4 Israelis for his domestic tyrannies and disastrous blunders on October 7th. He is under indictment by Israeli prosecutors for political…
— Ralph Nader (@RalphNader) July 23, 2024

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It is a dark day in US history when an authoritarian with warrant requests from the International Criminal Court is allowed to address a joint session of Congress.

40k Palestinians are dead.
Hostages aren’t home.
Netanyahu is a war criminal.
I will be boycotting his address.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) July 23, 2024

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There are millions of people around the world forced behind bars after killing their abuser, after consuming drugs to medicate their depression, after taking items to feed their relatives, after making one decision they regret. But the guy who’s responsible for the genocide of… pic.twitter.com/o2JWW1z7gc
— Ibram X. Kendi (@ibramxk) July 26, 2024

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At the United Nations Security Council, Ambassador Dr. Riyad Mansour said that Netanyahu’s speech was against evidence, logic, or human decency using colonial lexicon. pic.twitter.com/0joiXUD8pd
— State of Palestine (@Palestine_UN) July 26, 2024

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July 27, 2024 by V Leigh

In just 2 years (2019-2021), at least 178 people who called 911 were killed by the responding cops, according to WaPo. The killing of Sonya Massey, a 36 yr old Black woman, is the latest horror demonstrating why police are the antithesis to safety. Policing must be dismantled.

In just 2 years (2019-2021), at least 178 people who called 911 were killed by the responding cops, according to WaPo. The killing of Sonya Massey, a 36 yr old Black woman, is the latest horror demonstrating why police are the antithesis to safety. Policing must be dismantled. pic.twitter.com/pwrGAZwlSe
— Critical Resistance (@C_Resistance) July 23, 2024

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Sonya Massey deserved to be safe.

The disturbing footage released yesterday confirms what we know from the lived experiences of so many — we have much work to do to ensure that our justice system fully lives up to its name.

President Biden and I call on Congress to pass the…
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) July 23, 2024

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Sonya Massey ducked for cover only seconds before an Illinois sheriff’s deputy fatally shot her three times in her home, as seen in body camera video released Monday. pic.twitter.com/sKDRw7jkSH
— The Emancipator (@the_emancipator) July 23, 2024

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The police video of Sonya Massey’s murder is one of the most horrific things I’ve ever seen.

She called 911 for help. Police arrived. She let them in. And they killed her.

We must end qualified immunity. My deepest love & condolences to the Massey family.😓 pic.twitter.com/XIc440wTYl
— Qasim Rashid, Esq. (@QasimRashid) July 23, 2024

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Sonya Massey should be alive today. pic.twitter.com/gMMOhpWOeW
— Derenic Byrd (@DerenicByrd) July 23, 2024

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Sonya Massey was somebody. She was treated like nothing by the officers who shot her after she called them for help.

Sonya should still be alive today.

We say ‘Black lives matter’ because it’s clear that to many, our lives don’t matter.

Sonya mattered. We matter. pic.twitter.com/0YBYaBrvGe
— Nina Turner (@ninaturner) July 23, 2024

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Sean Grayson, now charged with murder in the killing of Sonya Massey, was previously discharged from the Army for serious misconduct — and still hired at six police departments in Central Illinois https://t.co/P5Lqkz2k53
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) July 24, 2024

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July 26, 2024 by V Leigh

Prime Minister Netanyahu is a war criminal. It is sickening that Congress gave him a standing ovation. History will remember those who stood for genocide and those who opposed it.

Prime Minister Netanyahu is a war criminal.

It is sickening that Congress gave him a standing ovation.

History will remember those who stood for genocide and those who opposed it.
— Congresswoman Cori Bush (@RepCori) July 25, 2024

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I will never back down in speaking truth to power.

The apartheid government of Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians. Palestinians will not be erased. Solidarity with all those outside of these walls in the streets protesting and exercising their right to dissent. pic.twitter.com/TSbbXdv13U
— Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) July 24, 2024

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I was there. It was disgusting. https://t.co/CwnS7q1XKo
— Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) July 24, 2024

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The most disturbing part of Netanyahu’s speech to Congress was to watch “U.S. Congress jubilantly cheer on — scramble over one another in order to cheer — for what is essentially a war on children,” says @4noura. pic.twitter.com/TAmldK54ag
— Democracy Now! (@democracynow) July 25, 2024

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History will judge us poorly for welcoming Netanyahu to Congress with open arms as he commits war crimes in Gaza. pic.twitter.com/4ofVhIKyNy
— Rep. Summer Lee (@RepSummerLee) July 24, 2024

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Yesterday, Mr. Netanyahu lied.

Israel continues to block food, water, and medical supplies from reaching desperate people.

Today, some 495,000 Palestinians face starvation.

We will not be distracted from the illegal and immoral policies of his government. pic.twitter.com/YfnbTaMWhu
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) July 25, 2024

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NOW @SenSanders:

“This will be the first time in American history that a war criminal will have the honor of addressing a joint meeting of Congress.

With this invitation, it’s increasingly difficult, with a straight face, to lecture any country about human rights and dignity.” https://t.co/ydvEI1O2zV
— Anna Bahr (@anna_bahr) July 23, 2024

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Musician Dave Matthews protesting against Netanyahus visit: “I’m ashamed that my tax dollars are going to the brutalising of an entire people” pic.twitter.com/g6wMwOnAHv
— Saul Staniforth (@SaulStaniforth) July 25, 2024

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🇺🇸🇮🇱 History will remember that this is how America celebrated Israel’s Genocide of the Palestinian people pic.twitter.com/9dNbpoA0Kb
— Khalissee (@Kahlissee) July 24, 2024

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July 24, 2024 by V Leigh

Since the war in Gaza began, at least 39,000 Palestinians have been killed and 89,000 injured. Netanyahu is a war criminal. He should not be addressing Congress.

The ICJ was clear—Israel’s responsibilities to the population in Gaza under the law of occupation are commensurate with its level of authority. In this context vaccinating IDF soldiers for polio while failing to ensure Palestinians are vaccinated is evidence of genocidal intent🧵 https://t.co/z5K38QRaqh
— Heidi Matthews (@Heidi__Matthews) July 22, 2024

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🇺🇸🇵🇸 Please stop what you’re doing and listen to Jewish American Dr. Mark Perlmutter on his medical mission in Gaza:

“I’ve seen more incinerated children than I’ve ever seen in my entire life combined.”

“No child gets shot twice by mistake by the world’s best snipers” pic.twitter.com/yNFic2CHps
— Khalissee (@Kahlissee) July 22, 2024

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If you think the media can’t be complicit with fascism, you’re in for a surprise. When I was a boy, the papers consistently amplified those politicians calling for forcible removal of all Japanese Americans from the West Coast.

We were U.S. citizens, but they didn’t care.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) July 19, 2024

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“We, as American Jews, think it is absolutely shameful that congressional leadership has invited a war criminal who is currently leading a genocide of Palestinians in Gaza to address a joint session of Congress.”
– @beth_avedon of @jvpaction pic.twitter.com/zpN4cUYO0R
— Democracy Now! (@democracynow) July 24, 2024

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I’m not attending today’s joint address of Congress by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. I joined @NewsCentralCNN to talk about why.

For my full statement, please see: https://t.co/hPoPFrR4zj pic.twitter.com/kZhd2LbVe4
— Judy Chu (@RepJudyChu) July 24, 2024

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It’s shameful that Congress is welcoming Benjamin Netanyahu to speak tomorrow.

He doesn’t belong in Congress, he belongs in an International Criminal Court for the genocide he is committing against Palestinians.

He is a war criminal and should be arrested. https://t.co/8KTS6zfGKf
— Nina Turner (@ninaturner) July 23, 2024

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Congress should not be inviting Netanyahu, a war criminal, to a jo… https://t.co/8TpHNEEFQn via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) July 24, 2024

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Media reports are:
•Biden has cancelled his meeting with Netanyahu
•Harris will skip Netanyahu’s speech to Congress
•Harris will meet with him to tell him to stop bombing Palestinian civilians

Keep the pressure on until US stops funding genocide & starts rebuilding Palestine.
— Qasim Rashid, Esq. (@QasimRashid) July 23, 2024

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Since the war in Gaza began, at least 39,000 Palestinians have been killed and 89,000 injured.

Netanyahu is a war criminal. He should not be addressing Congress. pic.twitter.com/rhPKgCcMbX
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) July 24, 2024

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July 23, 2024 by V Leigh

Sonya Massey, a beloved mother, friend, daughter, and young Black woman, should be alive today. Sonya’s death at the hands of a police officer reminds us that all too often Black Americans face fears for their safety in ways many of the rest of us do not.

Sonya Massey, a beloved mother, friend, daughter, and young Black woman, should be alive today.

Sonya’s death at the hands of a police officer reminds us that all too often Black Americans face fears for their safety in ways many of the rest of us do not.
— President Biden (@POTUS) July 22, 2024

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Grateful for President @JoeBiden‘s statement on Sonya Massey. Her death at the hands of police shouldn’t have happened. We demand justice for Sonya & continue to call for the passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act to prevent these tragedies! https://t.co/vuNx0ZKZi0
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) July 22, 2024

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VIDEO: Cop Shoots Innocent Woman Holding a Pot in her Kitchen | FIRED & … https://t.co/cjRU8wdb1u via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) July 23, 2024

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They shot her for holding a pot!
They shot her after asking her to get the pot!
They shot her for rebuking!
They shot her whilst hold a hot boiling water!
They shot her after threatening to ‘shot her in her fucking face’!
They shot her!
Shot her!
Shot!

Her! SONYA MASSEY!
— KingTriiciia 🌻 (@TRiiCiiAKANTREL) July 22, 2024

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Body cam footage released Monday shows the shocking moments when Sonya Massey was fatally shot in the face by a deputy after she called 911 for help. Violence against Black women MUST STOP! We must demand FULL JUSTICE for Sonya Massey! pic.twitter.com/FlAiuCiSg0
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) July 23, 2024

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Sonya Massey’s family says she is a descendant of William Donnegan, who was lynched by a white mob during violent racist attacks that led to the creation of the NAACP.

Massey was taken to the same hospital as her ancestor Donnegan, the family said https://t.co/ckbtFCgUPw
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) July 22, 2024

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July 20, 2024 by V Leigh

Democracy is hanging on by a thread, not because of Donald J Trump, but because it was built on a foundation of white supremacy. While Donald Trump endangers our democracy, we must address the root cause.

Democracy is hanging on by a thread, not because of Donald J Trump, but because it was built on a foundation of white supremacy.

While Donald Trump endangers our democracy, we must address the root cause.

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— Nina Turner (@ninaturner) July 16, 2024

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When people say “billionaires are just following the tax laws,” remind them that billionaires are in fact buying politicians to write the tax laws that cater to billionaires.

Spending $45M to save $5B in taxes is a steal of an investment. This is not democracy, its oligarchy. https://t.co/r9pLu4RiNz
— Qasim Rashid, Esq. (@QasimRashid) July 16, 2024

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Nobody’s. Paying. Attention. https://t.co/f4aJkKLqbI
— Kai Ryssdal (@kairyssdal) July 16, 2024

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“Channel 4 News can reveal that Thomas Crooks’s, [the shooter’s] father, the owner of the rifle that was used to shoot at Donald Trump, was held on a database and profiled by the former president’s election campaign and identified by them as a strong Republican supporter, gun… pic.twitter.com/uPQtLtRuoz
— MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) July 16, 2024

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July 19, 2024 by V Leigh

7-yo Kadarius Smith’s autopsy found blunt-force trauma, documenting the cruel way Kadarius left us – w/ his head crushed under the immense weight of a Leland (MS) Police cruiser. The police officers involved in Kadarius’ death must be held accountable!

17-yo Kadarius Smith’s autopsy found blunt-force trauma, documenting the cruel way Kadarius left us – w/ his head crushed under the immense weight of a Leland (MS) Police cruiser. The police officers involved in Kadarius’ death must be held accountable! https://t.co/vjpR08z82W
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) July 17, 2024

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Cops In Unmarked Car Fatally Shoot Licensed Black Gun Owner https://t.co/oO864UsxjA via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) July 11, 2024

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This is Sonya Massey, a 36-yo woman who was killed during a shooting by Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputies at her residence. Massey called the police because she thought there was an intruder in her home. !https://t.co/r4GFVd9oVh pic.twitter.com/xjlfapjiGG
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) July 13, 2024

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Black Man Forcefully Restrained In Fatal Encounter With Hotel Guards https://t.co/dvyomNtabB via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) July 9, 2024

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The IL deputy who fatally shot #SonyaMassey in her own home —after she called 911 suspecting a break-in — has been indicted for first-degree murder & other charges. This indictment serves as a 1st step toward earning her family full justice. #SayHerName https://t.co/9BaWt9wJuL
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) July 18, 2024

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Yet another Black woman who called police for help has been shot + killed by them.

36-year old Sonya Massey called 911 around 1 A.M. b/c of an intruder.

Police arrived. They killed Sonya.

Though her family is demanding police release the bodycam footage, they’re refusing to. pic.twitter.com/BooLFke6mE
— Leah Goodridge (@leahfrombklyn) July 16, 2024

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David Porter stands by bloodstain on Milwaukee street where his friend was killed by Columbus Police – in town to police RNC

“why are cops from Ohio way out here? Had that been Milwaukee PD that man would be alive right now. I know that because they know him” pic.twitter.com/ZDPbOABtdT
— Christopher Mathias (@letsgomathias) July 17, 2024

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10 years ago today, Eric Garner, 43, was executed by the NYPD. His final words, “I Can’t Breathe.” pic.twitter.com/2XzYnLpqpJ
— AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY (@AfricanArchives) July 17, 2024

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Philando Castile should be celebrating his 40th birthday today.

But 8 years ago, he was murdered by police during a traffic stop.

US police have killed nearly 600 people in traffic stops since 2017. #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/2Fvzmmorrj
— Brave New Films (@bravenewfilms) July 16, 2024

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July 18, 2024 by V Leigh

The latest cover of the New Yorker…and more political headlines

The latest cover of the New Yorker: pic.twitter.com/rtigAn11sm
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) July 15, 2024

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Today, I introduced articles of impeachment against Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito.

Read my full statement: https://t.co/is5EiLXw56 pic.twitter.com/AGGZhuZUm4
— Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@RepAOC) July 10, 2024

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Project 2025 calls for teachers & librarians to be “imprisoned” over banned books. This is on page 5.
— Robert Reich (@RBReich) July 11, 2024

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CNN has disbanded its Race and Equality team that was formed during the summer of 2020, I’m told

A spokesperson says that while the team no longer exists, “the investment is still 100% there” https://t.co/awYICt3ul1
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) July 11, 2024

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AIPAC should have to register as a foreign agent and should be banned from spending money to influence US elections. AIPAC spending has drowned out debate and bought a US government that is aiding and abetting genocide. #Debate2024
— Dr. Jill Stein🌻 (@DrJillStein) July 13, 2024

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BREAKING: A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators has just announced a deal to ban members of Congress from trading stocks.

Senator Jeff Merkley (D): “We must be here to serve the public, not our portfolios.” pic.twitter.com/bzr1Lefel8
— More Perfect Union (@MorePerfectUS) July 10, 2024

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Four facts:

1. If Trump stole nat’l secrets, he must face justice.

2. Thanks to Judge Cannon, it now seems impossible for a trial to happen before the election.

3. If he’s reelected, he will never face trial.

4. Therefore, Trump must be defeated as a matter of nat’l security
— Robert Reich (@RBReich) July 15, 2024

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July 17, 2024 by V Leigh

Based on the disproportionate amount of coverage, the upper corner of Trump’s ear is infinitely more important than the lives of 90 Palestinians who were killed the same day in Israeli airstrikes on a school and humanitarian zone.

Based on the disproportionate amount of coverage, the upper corner of Trump’s ear is infinitely more important than the lives of 90 Palestinians who were killed the same day in Israeli airstrikes on a school and humanitarian zone.https://t.co/ieo9rVpC6D
— Arnaud Bertrand (@RnaudBertrand) July 15, 2024

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Never stop speaking up pic.twitter.com/xS2o7WUvrn
— Tiberius (@ecomarxi) July 15, 2024

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Oppression Monitor Daily

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Month: July 2024

Dragged and punched multiple times by Louisville (KY) Metro police, Jarrus Ransom has received a $220,000 settlement! This settlement should be a lesson to ALL officers — they WILL be held accountable if they overstep their duty to protect and serve!

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Netanyahu is a war criminal committing genocide against the Palestinian people. It is utterly disgraceful that leaders from both parties have invited him to address Congress. He should be arrested and sent to the International Criminal Court.

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In just 2 years (2019-2021), at least 178 people who called 911 were killed by the responding cops, according to WaPo. The killing of Sonya Massey, a 36 yr old Black woman, is the latest horror demonstrating why police are the antithesis to safety. Policing must be dismantled.

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Prime Minister Netanyahu is a war criminal. It is sickening that Congress gave him a standing ovation. History will remember those who stood for genocide and those who opposed it.

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Since the war in Gaza began, at least 39,000 Palestinians have been killed and 89,000 injured. Netanyahu is a war criminal. He should not be addressing Congress.

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Sonya Massey, a beloved mother, friend, daughter, and young Black woman, should be alive today. Sonya’s death at the hands of a police officer reminds us that all too often Black Americans face fears for their safety in ways many of the rest of us do not.

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Democracy is hanging on by a thread, not because of Donald J Trump, but because it was built on a foundation of white supremacy. While Donald Trump endangers our democracy, we must address the root cause.

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7-yo Kadarius Smith’s autopsy found blunt-force trauma, documenting the cruel way Kadarius left us – w/ his head crushed under the immense weight of a Leland (MS) Police cruiser. The police officers involved in Kadarius’ death must be held accountable!

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The latest cover of the New Yorker…and more political headlines

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