April 7, 2022 by V Leigh

‘No progress’ since George Floyd: US police killing three people a day

Cops Shot A Black Man Who Disarmed A Gunman https://t.co/ZQCQIXGAXR via @YouTube
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On Friday, Pittsfield MA police killed Miguel Estrella, a 22 year-old having a mental health crisis. Miguel needed help & got murdered.

Please consider donating to the family. I have met them & this is a legit fund. DM if you wanna get more involved. https://t.co/QN7WyoXEht
— Aly W Corey (@AlyCorey) March 29, 2022

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Impunity is a feature of societal decay & democratic erosion. And there are many horrifying entries this week. But pls don’t forget this one. The top law enforcement ofcr for SD ran over a man, left the scene, lied about it & has faced no accountability. https://t.co/yasWOyNlpJ
— Sherrilyn Ifill (@Sifill_LDF) March 30, 2022

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Civilian panel on violent arrest: ‘Stunned, shocked, even disgusted’ https://t.co/KEfvHBN3Sf
— Fund the people. Disarm the police. (@glncv) March 17, 2022

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#California man, #EdwardBronstein, 38, died screaming ‘I can’t breathe’ as #police restrained him, two year old video shows; Bronstein died less than two months before #GeorgeFloyd was killed by police – https://t.co/y0a5MhIce3
— #FreePamMoses (@DcSlumdog) March 18, 2022

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8 year ago today Alex Nieto was murdered by SFPD while taking a work break in his neighborhood park. We will never forgive the gentrifier that called the cops on him for wearing ‘gang colors’ (49ers jacket) & the cops who fired 59 shots at him. Alex Nieto always in our hearts. ❤️
— AntiDisplacementCoup (@AsterZephyrIsis) March 21, 2022

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‘No progress’ since George Floyd: US police killing three people a day https://t.co/AJCvA1LouI
— Robert Greenwald (@robertgreenwald) March 30, 2022

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March 13, 2022 by V Leigh

Reminder that every day qualified immunity stands is another day that racism in policing is protected in this country.

Reminder that every day qualified immunity stands is another day that racism in policing is protected in this country.
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) March 6, 2022

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🚨Video has just been released of deputies in Baton Rouge shooting and killing #DeaughnWillis through the door of his home in a case of mistaken identity. Read the details about this story. Police have been trying to cover this up for 2 months. A thread. https://t.co/XjZ6EiU0st
— Samuel Sinyangwe (@samswey) March 12, 2022

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This is Walter Hutchins, a 31-year-old father who was cornered and killed by plainclothes bounty hunters in Houston, TX. They exited their unmarked cars in the dead of night and shot Walter while attempting to execute a warrant! pic.twitter.com/8xp5FiSTXH
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) March 1, 2022

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Amir Locke’s funeral: Mom says son was ‘executed,’ Sharpton delivers powerful eulogy https://t.co/c4emOQ6lgW
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Join us in demanding the passage of the Amir Locke law! We need the Minnesota Legislature and Congress to ban no-knock warrants! ✊🏾#PassTheAmirLockeLawNow #JusticeForAmirLocke pic.twitter.com/tcmKp47abW
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) February 12, 2022

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“We’ve been traumatized over and over again with these kind of police killings of innocent people in our district.”@IlhanMN reacts to the no-knock warrant police shooting death of 22-year-old Amir Locke. pic.twitter.com/Jp3x7uIIfO
— The Mehdi Hasan Show (@MehdiHasanShow) February 9, 2022

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I’m working on a story about Frederick Holder, an unarmed Black father killed by LASD sheriff’s deputies in a barrage of gunfire during a traffic stop that turned into a pursuit. Deputies say they thought he had a gun.

He had a lighter.

Family protesting 33 days for 33 shots. pic.twitter.com/DuRrqz8seG
— Kate Cagle (@KateCagle) March 3, 2022

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February 7, 2022 by V Leigh

Today is a good reminder that the police, who supposedly “serve and protect,” killed 978 people in 2021.

3 Cops Charged In Death Of 8 Year Old Girl https://t.co/l3y3g71EAJ via @YouTube
— Fund the people. Disarm the police. (@glncv) January 19, 2022

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“We are outraged at the senseless killing of Amir Locke, which was both egregious & avoidable, & stand with his family as they call for accountability in his name. We demand an immediate, rigorous, transparent, & comprehensive investigation.” – @JNelsonLDF https://t.co/zud6J14iB9
— Legal Defense Fund (@NAACP_LDF) February 5, 2022

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As #BreonnaTaylor showed us, no-knock warrants have deadly consequences for innocent law-abiding Black people! @MinneapolisPD executed a no-knock warrant yesterday at 6:48am, killing Amir Locke while he was wrapped in a blanket on the couch. Now we demand #JusticeForAmirLocke!! pic.twitter.com/FLKqR0eszP
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) February 4, 2022

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2020: Breonna Taylor was murdered by police during a no-knock warrant.

2022: Amir Locke was murdered by police during a no-knock warrant.

In the two years in between? The Senate didn’t even bring the bill to ban no-knock warrants to a vote.

The whole system is guilty.
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) February 4, 2022

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Today is a good reminder that the police, who supposedly “serve and protect,” killed 978 people in 2021.

978 people. #JusticeForAmirLocke
— Brave New Films (@bravenewfilms) February 4, 2022

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January 17, 2022 by V Leigh

2020 forced Americans to confront the reality of racism. In 2021, many looked away

In a special episode of Sounds Like Hate Season 4 podcast, we explore the months leading up to Jan. 6, 2021, to track white supremacists as they plan a violent plot.

📣 Listen now as we detail what should have been clear signs in 2020.#SoundsLikeHatePod https://t.co/FpsGDXRWas pic.twitter.com/xoxIe1i0dz
— Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter) January 1, 2022

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Miriam Zinter was outside her house gardening when a comment by a neighbor brought her lovely day to a screeching halt.

“Why do you have a ‘Black Lives Matter’ sign on your front lawn when all those people do is kill each other,” her neighbor asked.https://t.co/wMGxaeyxue
— HuffPost BlackVoices (@blackvoices) December 9, 2021

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Black history mural at #WashingtonUniversity vandalized with #racist symbols; Several images of Black icons such as civil rights leader #JohnLewis and the actor #ChadwickBoseman were defaced with white paint – https://t.co/JMoFPmqq0T
#Racism
— DcSlumDog (@DcSlumdog) December 25, 2021

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#Yesterday:#NewYorkState Declares #Racism a ‘#PublicHealthCrisis‘; Governor @KathyHochul signs a package of legislation to combat #discrimination and racism across the state – https://t.co/BhXAFGKFMe #Racism
— DcSlumDog (@DcSlumdog) December 25, 2021

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When Google employees complained about racism and sexism from colleagues, HR questioned their mental health and pushed them to take a mental health leave of absence. @aprilaser and I uncovered this culture of retaliation & fear.https://t.co/bIF39uHODo
— CiCi Adams🌸 (@CiCiAdams_) December 28, 2021

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2020 forced Americans to confront the reality of racism. In 2021, many looked away
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— TIME (@TIME) December 29, 2021

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January 16, 2022 by V Leigh

Troubling. “It’s not clear how common it is for police officers to fatally shoot multiple people during their careers. No database keeps track.”

He didn’t just “die,” @washingtonpost. Guards at a Kansas juvenile caging facility killed a 17 y/o named Cedric. Shackled his ankles. Back-cuffed his wrists. Rolled him on his chest. Same maneuver used to kill George Floyd. Authorities tried to cover it up.https://t.co/HujkurTOmh
— Scott Hechinger (@ScottHech) December 30, 2021

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Police have killed 1,051 people this year. https://t.co/vqURbJZyIR
— Samuel Sinyangwe (@samswey) December 25, 2021

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Murdered by police like the way George Floyd was murdered https://t.co/AFisrz35fa
— Fund the people. Disarm the police. (@glncv) December 30, 2021

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‘Devastating’: Coroner identifies 14-year-old girl killed by #LosAngeles police in Burlington store – https://t.co/TiLvFNMe30
— DcSlumDog (@DcSlumdog) December 25, 2021

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Valentina Orellana-Peralta, 14, came to the U.S. from Chile with her mother, Soledad Peralta, about six months ago to visit her older sister.

On Thursday, her life was cut short when an LAPD officer shot her inside a Burlington clothing store.https://t.co/9r1E5IPIfj pic.twitter.com/nE9scRXQ3E
— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) December 28, 2021

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You can feel the unimaginable pain of Valentina’s mother. This didn’t have to happen. https://t.co/pGGlI96O4O
— Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) December 29, 2021

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The @SFPD nearly beat this man, Sergio Lugo, to death. One officer admitted to punching him 25 times in the face.

Witnesses saw it all. Sergio committed no crime to even be stopped by police.

Police charged the man with hurting THEIR FISTS. @chesaboudin dropped the charges. https://t.co/d3pMeWlsti pic.twitter.com/sFsgScabKm
— Shaun King (@shaunking) January 13, 2022

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Troubling. “It’s not clear how common it is for police officers to fatally shoot multiple people during their careers. No database keeps track.” https://t.co/7ASkgLg0Sf
— Sewell Chan (@sewellchan) December 30, 2021

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December 20, 2021 by V Leigh

As a nation, we owe the families of Newtown — and all the other victims of gun violence — more than our prayers. We owe them action.

Nine years ago today, we lost 20 precious first-graders and six heroic educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School. As a nation, we owe the families of Newtown — and all the other victims of gun violence — more than our prayers. We owe them action. pic.twitter.com/rfLywlcZUa
— President Biden (@POTUS) December 14, 2021

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The total number of children and teens killed by firearms is two and half times the total U.S. military casualties of the Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan wars combined.

Funding for gun violence prevention research:
$25 million

Yearly Military spending:
$778 BILLION
— Brave New Films (@bravenewfilms) December 3, 2021

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Just this past weekend, 111 people across our country lost their lives to gun violence and 254 were injured.

It’s time to end the filibuster, pass common sense gun reform, and save lives. This can’t wait any longer.
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) December 13, 2021

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Gun violence in America could soon get a lot worse https://t.co/tNLolc5CWw
— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) December 12, 2021

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We shouldn’t be losing so many lives to gun violence.

There is legislation that is proven to lessen the number of lives lost to gun violence.

Meanwhile the state legislature spends its time trying to make it easier for guns to fall into the wrong hands. It’s maddening. pic.twitter.com/PTbOWJeqHA
— Governor Tom Wolf (@GovernorTomWolf) December 6, 2021

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Crime overall didn’t increase. Violent crime rates didn’t spike. Property crime is down. But shootings? Up. Even murders without guns aren’t spiking – it’s gun violence specifically that’s increasing.
— Samuel Sinyangwe (@samswey) December 9, 2021

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“Black and brown gun violence victims are seen as statistics. Their deaths or injuries are reported without emotion. In more affluent suburban communities, victims are described with care and dignity.” This must change to #endgunviolence in all communities https://t.co/2lVrglvr0O
— Gregory Jackson Jr. (@gregoryjackson) December 14, 2021

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December 19, 2021 by V Leigh

Police don’t prevent crime. They respond to it. Higher wages, guaranteed health care, food security, high quality child care, housing, good schools, and addiction treatment prevent crime.

Killer Cop CAUGHT Trying To HIDE THE BODY https://t.co/aXwGnwoS8b via @YouTube
— Fund the people. Disarm the police. (@glncv) December 3, 2021

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With opening statements of Kim Potter’s trial beginning this week, let us all remember how this 26-year police veteran recklessly killed Daunte Wright during a traffic stop! She needs to be held accountable for his death! #JusticeForDaunteWright pic.twitter.com/S0sdfAaMz3
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) December 7, 2021

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Black Undercover Officer Beaten By White Cops https://t.co/K93DUJW20i via @YouTube
— Fund the people. Disarm the police. (@glncv) December 4, 2021

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New video of ex-cop fatally shooting Daunte Wright shown in court l GMA https://t.co/FAy3IAEOUK via @YouTube
— Fund the people. Disarm the police. (@glncv) December 9, 2021

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A Crooked Cop Faces Justice For Evil Crimes https://t.co/fBEPYD7SoJ via @YouTube
— Fund the people. Disarm the police. (@glncv) December 9, 2021

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Police don’t prevent crime. They respond to it. Higher wages, guaranteed health care, food security, high quality child care, housing, good schools, and addiction treatment prevent crime.
— Brave New Films (@bravenewfilms) December 15, 2021

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December 8, 2021 by V Leigh

Cop Kills A Man In A Wheelchair

Cop Kills A Man In A Wheelchair https://t.co/pzJhOgy8bZ via @YouTube
— Fund the people. Disarm the police. (@glncv) December 1, 2021

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Disabled man in power chair was shot 9x in the back for being suspected of shoplifting a toolbox.

Why?

Because the officer stated he couldn’t figure out how to shoot him with a stun gun and felt he had no other option.

Police violence is a huge issue for disabled people. pic.twitter.com/OYDF0AIkEX
— See Mia 미혜 🌨☃️ (@SeeMiaRoll) December 1, 2021

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A Tucson police officer was fired after video captured him fatally shooting a man in a motorized wheelchair, officials said. https://t.co/o4f7VCGzvw
— CNN (@CNN) December 1, 2021

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“This is supposed to be the greatest country in the world? That cop needs to be prosecuted for what he did. He just murdered someone.” @AnaKasparian reacts to a graphic video of a man in a wheelchair being shot nine times in the back by police for shoplifting. #tytlive pic.twitter.com/juCiTz5mMR
— The Young Turks (@TheYoungTurks) December 2, 2021

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December 2, 2021 by V Leigh

Just this past weekend, 114 Americans died as a result of gun violence and 250 were injured.

Just this past weekend, 114 Americans died as a result of gun violence and 250 were injured.

It’s time to end the filibuster and pass common sense gun reforms. Every week the Senate continues to block this necessary legislation, they have blood on their hands.
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) November 15, 2021

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Gun violence in America could soon get a lot worse https://t.co/1okXwA6DGY
— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) November 27, 2021

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The toll of gun violence in America stands out amongst the world. More guns equals more gun violence & death. Our rights to life, freedom of speech, etc are now directly affected by the 2A & 400,000,000 guns. The time to deal with this is long overdue. https://t.co/gkgiAWbO2X
— Fred Guttenberg (@fred_guttenberg) November 26, 2021

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It’s way past time for Americans to stop shrugging at the facts — that violence against women is the gateway drug to mass shooting and other forms of terror. Bloomberg News found 60% of mass shootings have domestic violence links https://t.co/zgBM8oWxVe
— Will Bunch (@Will_Bunch) November 23, 2021

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Ground News: Police: Student kills 3, wounds 6 at Michigan school https://t.co/UmmswhhYmO
— Fund the people. Disarm the police. (@glncv) November 30, 2021

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Another school shooting. 3 killed, more injured, hundreds terrorized. Until there are gun laws with teeth in this country—such as those in Great Britain—our children will continue to be sacrificed on the altar of the 2nd Amendment.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) December 1, 2021

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It’s so tragic that a school shooting that involves 3 dead children is so commonplace it will be forgotten in a few days.

When will it end?
— BrooklynDad_Defiant! (@mmpadellan) November 30, 2021

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“They didn’t deserve to die tonight.”

A community in Michigan is mourning the loss of four students who were killed in a mass shooting at Oxford High School. https://t.co/sDGsN0CzsV pic.twitter.com/wekZauSZUC
— ABC News (@ABC) December 1, 2021

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November 28, 2021 by V Leigh

“If he didn’t break the law, we should change the law.”

This photo says it all! Black kids need to know their lives matter! #JusticeForAhmaud pic.twitter.com/pJLQUBwnED
— Arndrea Waters King (@ArndreaKing) November 24, 2021

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This #JusticeForAhmaud came from people speaking out & showing up. Remember we went 74 days without an arrest; this was never inevitable. Gratitude to all. To the runners, the #BLM activists, the preachers, the local citizens, all who said that his life mattered. pic.twitter.com/FTHHF4lqxz
— Heather McGhee (@hmcghee) November 24, 2021

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Police have killed 961 people this year. To date, officers have being charged with a crime in only 10 of these killings – 1% of the total. https://t.co/vqURbJZyIR
— Samuel Sinyangwe (@samswey) November 24, 2021

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Check out Mississippi Goddam Chapter 6: Mississippi Justice https://t.co/fqqRqcq7yZ
— Fund the people. Disarm the police. (@glncv) November 27, 2021

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Footage shows the killing of the 32-year-old Black man in his home by a white officer — over the objections of his Black, more-experienced partner. Both officers are still on duty.https://t.co/4iFwxeJx4s
— ProPublica (@propublica) November 22, 2021

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“If he didn’t break the law, we should change the law.”

— @StephenAtHome hits at Kyle Rittenhouse acquittal after killing 2 protesters and injuring 1 during Black Lives Matter demonstration. pic.twitter.com/gMPUQLmmI6
— The Recount (@therecount) November 23, 2021

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