September 6, 2024 by V Leigh

Back to school season shouldn’t be the start of school shooting season. Literally no other developed country has anywhere near the level of gun violence we have in this country and it’s fucking unacceptable we act like there’s nothing we can do.

At least four people are dead and approximately 30 injured after a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, sources tell CNN https://t.co/rFinsJqspz
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) September 4, 2024

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Apalachee High School update:
-Shooter was 14-year-old current student at school
-2 SROs working at school when shooting happened
-Shooter surrendered to police
-2 student and 2 teachers killed
-Shooter will be charged with murder as adult pic.twitter.com/QnbxmNYO1C
— K-12 School Shooting Database (@K12ssdb) September 4, 2024

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Gun laws in Georgia:

No state permit required to purchase.
No firearm registration.
No assault weapon law.
No magazine capacity restriction.
No owner license required.
No permit required for concealed carry.
No permit required for open carry.
No background check required for…
— Charlotte Clymer 🇺🇦 (@cmclymer) September 4, 2024

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Abortion after birth is called a school shooting.
— Alex Cole (@acnewsitics) September 4, 2024

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When will this nation love its children, more than it loves its guns?

Another school shooting in Georgia by a 14-year-old who should have never had access to a firearm and four precious lives killed.

We do not have to live this way. pic.twitter.com/imfZG1waxz
— Rep. Justin Jones (@brotherjones_) September 5, 2024

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Back to school season shouldn’t be the start of school shooting season. Literally no other developed country has anywhere near the level of gun violence we have in this country and it’s fucking unacceptable we act like there’s nothing we can do.

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— David Hogg 🟧 (@davidhogg111) September 4, 2024

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September 1, 2024 by V Leigh

The Mapping Police Violence organization just released a new data platform documenting over 1,000,000 cases of police use of force nationwide across 58% of the U.S. This is the largest public database of its kind, explore the data at http://policedata.org. Here’s what the data tells us about police violence in America

The Mapping Police Violence organization just released a new data platform documenting over 1,000,000 cases of police use of force nationwide across 58% of the U.S. This is the largest public database of its kind, explore the data at https://t.co/a2XBv1ANOv. Here’s what the data…
— Samuel Sinyangwe (@samswey) August 28, 2024

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10-year-old with learning disabilities handcuffed in Texas | CBS Texas I… https://t.co/Ji2CXqQUxM via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) August 28, 2024

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Remembering Dijon Kizzee on the 4th anniversary of his tragic death. His life was sadly cut short by Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies over an alleged bicycle code violation. We honor his memory by continuing the fight against police violence. Rest in power, Dijon. pic.twitter.com/CWuH13Cuh4
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) August 31, 2024

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I expected to find that the federal judge who ruled that Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend caused her death was appointed by a Republican, but I was surprised to see he was appointed by Ronald Reagan 38 years ago. Remember, when you vote (or not) for the president, you are shaping the… pic.twitter.com/WDyoOwqVhW
— Reecie @BlackWomenViews (@ReecieColbert) August 24, 2024

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Petition to end qualified immunity for cops in light of Breonna Taylor’s killers being let off the hook : https://t.co/MwxDEuh1C8
— nix (@weRthesoundwave) August 29, 2024

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August 19, 2024 by V Leigh

State releases body cam footage of police officer who shot woman in Fort Lee. It’s worse than we thought.

State releases body cam footage of police officer who shot woman in Fort Lee.

It’s worse than we thought. https://t.co/7SzUXg6fzc
— zellie (@zellieimani) August 16, 2024

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Video shows police fatally shooting Victoria Lee in New Jersey https://t.co/QqewVJTFST via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) August 18, 2024

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UPDATE: Cop CHARGED In Tragic Shooting Of Pregnant Black Woman https://t.co/0cNzMGtxGu via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) August 18, 2024

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San Bernardino police approached Billy Hill as he left work, looking for a person they were chasing over a stolen motorcycle. Police ended up taking him and hitting him with batons so hard they broke both his legs. Billy was not the man who they were looking for. pic.twitter.com/f6RX5eYzcC
— 🥀_ Imposter_🥀 (@Imposter_Edits) August 15, 2024

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San Francisco woman injured by cop during jaywalking arrest | KTVU https://t.co/XW5Fqg5Hkr via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) August 13, 2024

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Black Police Recruit Loses Legs In ‘Barbaric’ Hazing Incident https://t.co/1PP5pPniCD via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) August 15, 2024

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August 11, 2024 by V Leigh

For all our rightful outrage over when police officers kill people, they are even more likely to brutalize people, particularly young Black men like this brother. Trump would attempt to give immunity to cops like this and their sucker punches.

For all our rightful outrage over when police officers kill people, they are even more likely to brutalize people, particularly young Black men like this brother. Trump would attempt to give immunity to cops like this and their sucker punches. https://t.co/K4AZeh2Nnj
— Ibram X. Kendi (@ibramxk) July 30, 2024

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This story is bonkers. Cops in this South Carolina town run an annual 5-day operation where they stop as many cars as possible. They find any reason to pull people over. And often if the driver has cash, police steal it.

In 2022, cops seized $968,611. That’s $194,000 per day. https://t.co/g9mPbuzNnG
— Billy Binion (@billybinion) August 8, 2024

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UPDATE: Cops Fatally Shoot Younger Brother Of Slain Black Airman https://t.co/6yZEUwRqHp via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) August 3, 2024

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Christon Collins, a 27-year-old veteran with PTSD, died in the DeKalb County (GA) Jail under suspicious circumstances. We demand accountability for the negligence that led to his death and justice for veterans and Black men struggling with mental health! pic.twitter.com/bZldWZSf7u
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) August 8, 2024

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August 4, 2024 by V Leigh

Gun violence is the #1 cause of death among America’s children.

Gun violence is the #1 cause of death among America’s children.

And yet @HouseGOP are making it easier for guns to end up in the wrong hands.

Watch live as I join @AppropsDems today in pushing back against Republicans’ dangerous legislative agenda ⬇️ https://t.co/paNTQmFFIM
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) July 9, 2024

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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 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 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 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 16, 2024 by V Leigh

“This is not who we are, America” just doesn’t ring true to me.

We don’t yet know shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks’ motivation, but it is truly fascinating to watch the party running on the platform of pardoning the violent and deadly Jan 6 insurrectionists, violently rounding up immigrants, praising the genocide in Palestine, and celebrating…
— Qasim Rashid, Esq. (@QasimRashid) July 14, 2024

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There is no place for violence in politics- EVER.
I’m grateful the former president is okay. That said, never forget that this is the guy who promised the NRA he would do “nothing” on gun control & told victims of shootings to “just get over it” #BanAssaultWeaponsNow pic.twitter.com/TjHv1AQkwo
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) July 14, 2024

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Please don’t “both sides” the “violent political rhetoric” conversation when one side regularly glorifies and intimidates with guns and the other side speaks out to end gun violence.

These are not the same. pic.twitter.com/SOgbXj1CIo
— Melanie D’Arrigo (@DarrigoMelanie) July 14, 2024

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“This is not who we are, America” just doesn’t ring true to me.

My father was assassinated in this nation, gunned down on a motel balcony in Memphis, where he was engaged as a nonviolent warrior for nondiscriminatory, humane wages.

He was killed for working to end racism,… pic.twitter.com/h6CX02vANG
— Be A King (@BerniceKing) July 14, 2024

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Back to school season shouldn’t be the start of school shooting season. Literally no other developed country has anywhere near the level of gun violence we have in this country and it’s fucking unacceptable we act like there’s nothing we can do.

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State releases body cam footage of police officer who shot woman in Fort Lee. It’s worse than we thought.

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For all our rightful outrage over when police officers kill people, they are even more likely to brutalize people, particularly young Black men like this brother. Trump would attempt to give immunity to cops like this and their sucker punches.

Like this:

Gun violence is the #1 cause of death among America’s children.

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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!

Like this:

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.

Like this:

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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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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