December 11, 2020 by V Leigh

Mass Incarceration: This is a moral outrage

In New York, Black people are 5 times more likely than whites to be incarcerated for technical violations.

That’s incarceration for noncriminal behaviors that violate (often onerous and overly burdensome) probation/parole rules. https://t.co/1kOHNd4NCs
— Prison Policy Init. (@PrisonPolicy) September 15, 2020

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The whistleblowing complaints of medical neglect, further findings, & a new @Kare11 investigation has led to the director of the Minnesota’s Department of Corrections (DOC) Inspection and Enforcement Unit being placed on administrative leave.

New Report: https://t.co/lY6YAAh0zW pic.twitter.com/4IvVEedhaS
— Unicorn Riot (@UR_Ninja) September 29, 2020

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Most of the 700,000 people in jail are still eligible to vote, because they are in pretrial detention or serving sentences for minor offenses. But few can actually do so. “The de facto disenfranchisement of jailed citizens is a democratic failure.” https://t.co/7qhmD7Ltag
— The Appeal (@theappeal) October 24, 2020

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80 percent of those who died of Covid-19 in Texas county jails were never convicted of a crime, a new report finds https://t.co/EjLpTPPQ4E
— Vox (@voxdotcom) November 12, 2020

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“80 percent of those who died of Covid-19 in Texas county jails were never convicted of a crime”

This is a moral outrage. https://t.co/rJMEpSxSsj
— Robert Greenwald (@robertgreenwald) November 16, 2020

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New Orleans voters just elected a district attorney who has committed to ending mass incarceration.

Local elections matter. https://t.co/bksYgf6xTN
— ACLU (@ACLU) December 6, 2020

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Defund the police isn’t just a slogan.

It’s a demand to shift resources from incarceration and criminalization to education and emancipation.

It might not be good politics right now — but neither was abolition for decades before the civil war. Movements shift public opinion.
— Max Berger (@maxberger) December 2, 2020

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December 6, 2020 by V Leigh

This is governmental violence against trans people

Laverne Cox targeted by transphobic attack in Los Angeles https://t.co/JlHBdcSnec
— The Guardian (@guardian) November 30, 2020

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This is utter garbage. I’ve already explained why this view is wrong and won’t be doing it again. pic.twitter.com/Aana3h6kbr
— Katelyn Burns (@transscribe) December 6, 2020

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The Guardian and the Observer’s editorial pages wave the flag for transphobia. These papers claim to be the voice of progressive views, they are not. They’re not even as progressive on trans rights as former Conservative Prime Minister 🙃
— Benjamin Cohen (@benjamincohen) December 6, 2020

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The Observer view on the high court’s ruling on puberty blocking drugs for children | Observer editorial https://t.co/baBbPxlMfY
— The Guardian (@guardian) December 6, 2020

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This is governmental violence against trans people.

This is a direct assault on all of our liberties, even us who live out of the United Kingdom.

This is a war against us that will kill the most vulnerable and youngest and innocent among us.

Blood is on the hands of TERFs.
— Erin, wishing for snow (@ErinInTheMorn) December 3, 2020

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Welcome Elliot!! Much Love #TransRightsAreHumanRights https://t.co/vFrpJP7lxU
— Cheri DiNovo (@CheriDiNovo) December 1, 2020

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Today’s good day. We met Elliot Page, and his courage will undoubtedly inspire/lift others and increase visibility for the transgender community. Sadly, this being the internet, the transphobia in the comments is real. Please don’t suffer alone. #TransRightsAreHumanRights 💙💗💙 https://t.co/WYYaFqsps6
— Rahul Kohli (@RahulKohli13) December 1, 2020

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Lush admits donating thousands to anti-trans pressure group Woman’s Place UK https://t.co/hEV5G4WXZf
— PinkNews (@PinkNews) December 1, 2020

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December 2, 2020 by V Leigh

End All No Knocks

We can do this. We should do this. https://t.co/M87a8yS7sI
— Kanyi Maqubela (@km) November 30, 2020

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Louisville police’s ‘no-knock’ warrants most often targeted Black residents in the West End https://t.co/gsrhk1ViTG
— deray (@deray) December 1, 2020

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This is what a “no-knock” raid sounds/looks like. & there are ≈60k such raids a year in the US. In this new, bonus episode of #TheUntoldStory: Policing from @lemonadamedia, @JayREllis lays out how these keep happening & what we can do to end them. Listen now! #EndAllNoKnocks pic.twitter.com/0zSmnCTYjD
— deray (@deray) November 25, 2020

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The former head of an organization for tactical officers endorsed Campaign Zero’s “End All No Knocks” initiative, launched in the wake of Breonna Taylor’s death. https://t.co/4f5aFUP5Jx # via @HuffPostPol
— Ren (@MissingMardiGra) November 30, 2020

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December 2, 2020 by V Leigh

And the fight for our humanity continues

Florida Police Just Murdered These Two Teenage Boys https://t.co/8qXp1ddfiw https://t.co/8qXp1ddfiw
— glenn robinson ✊ (@glncv) November 20, 2020

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It took 7 seconds for #Hayward police to shoot and kill. All he was carrying was a razor blade. 2 years ago today. #justiceforourlives pic.twitter.com/rH95Xa8jrX
— Oree Originol (@OreeOriginol) November 16, 2020

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He needed mental health assistance. Instead, cops shot at #WalterWallaceJr 14 times.

Philadelphia Police murdered Walter Wallace in the street, in broad daylight, in front of his mother.

Enough is enough. Text ‘WALTER’ to 55156 to demand justice NOW. https://t.co/m9NWxqLQaq pic.twitter.com/iBTzg7G0Q9
— ColorOfChange (@ColorOfChange) November 10, 2020

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#SandyGuardiola shot and killed by #Canandaigua police officer during a wellness check in her apartment. 10/4/2017 #justiceforourlives 97/100 pic.twitter.com/o39T3mBfaw
— Oree Originol (@OreeOriginol) November 14, 2020

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Justice for #WalterWallaceJr #justiceforourlives pic.twitter.com/JqB1jAJydw
— Oree Originol (@OreeOriginol) October 31, 2020

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Justice for #DijonKizzee shot by LA County Deputies in South LA after being chased for riding his bike on the wrong lane. They had no business stopping him. He was not being a threat to anyone. #justiceforourlives #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/9d0JwRE9Xz
— Oree Originol (@OreeOriginol) October 6, 2020

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Philadelphia’s city council voted to apologize for the 1985 bombing of a Black neighborhood.

Police dropped combat explosives on members of Black liberation group MOVE, who were living in a row house. 11 people died — including 5 children — and fires left 250 people homeless. pic.twitter.com/xQkZJ0EEuW
— AJ+ (@ajplus) November 13, 2020

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Since 2001, the Civilian Complaint Review Board brought charges against 3,188 NYPD officers—but just 7 were fired. One man was attacked, knocked unconscious by an officer as he fed the homeless. The officer was charged w/excessive force—but then cleared. https://t.co/XYVx3EjRdb
— Ethan Brown (@ethanbrown72) November 15, 2020

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According to Mapping Police Violence, there have only been 16 days this year where police did not kill someone. In March & July they killed someone every single day.

A reminder that this year @PublicHealth called police violence a public health crisis pic.twitter.com/SJbSbi2reG
— When is the General Strike? (@SoulRevision) November 24, 2020

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December 2, 2020 by V Leigh

Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghans

Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghans, report finds – NBC News https://t.co/rXYf6hISGd via @GoogleNews
— glenn robinson ✊ (@glncv) November 19, 2020

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Australian Special Forces Killed 39 Afghan Civilians Unlawfully, Inquiry Finds – The Wall Street Journal https://t.co/2E6T7Otubd via @GoogleNews
— glenn robinson ✊ (@glncv) November 19, 2020

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November 21, 2020 by V Leigh

Racism is a public health threat

OMG!!!! I’m still in shock we made history today!!!!! The AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION recognizes
RACISM IS A PUBLIC HEALTH THREAT !!!!
— Faith Crittenden,MPH (@FaithCrittenden) November 16, 2020

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Check out the Coloring Health Policy’s Ep 6. Racism is a Public Health Threat.
This was recorded months before the now adopted policy! Available Now on All major Podcasting Platforms! Enjoy! https://t.co/tmYkzJSaHK
— Faith Crittenden,MPH (@FaithCrittenden) November 18, 2020

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This is great news! The AMA is recognizing the role systemic racism plays in public health outcomes.

It’s time Congress does the same & passes my bill with @RepPressley & @SenWarren to declare racism a public health crisis.https://t.co/XDb7TTaF9I
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) November 17, 2020

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Racism is a public health threat that we oppose in all its forms. Today #OurAMA adopted policy to address racism across health care & take steps to combat its harmful effects in education, technology, policy & practice. https://t.co/8Z7bsmbeFy
— AMA (@AmerMedicalAssn) November 16, 2020

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November 16, 2020 by V Leigh

Face-to-maskless-face with the MAGA March on Washington

Donald Trump’s repeated unhinged, conspiratorial attacks on me and other prominent female politicians are not just sexist. They are leading to frequent threats against our lives.

It has to stop. pic.twitter.com/zINd9oCdKY
— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) October 19, 2020

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The FBI visited my house today. They arrested a man in Idaho on weapons charges who they believe was affiliated with white supremacist groups. They found my name on a list in his home, alongside others.
— Alicia Garza (@aliciagarza) October 23, 2020

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New @Stanford study estimates that 18 Trump rallies have led to 30,000 COVID cases and 700 deaths

(via @AaronBelkin) https://t.co/zcR4yKwnEl pic.twitter.com/1yaPivbYFS
— Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla) October 31, 2020

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Attorney General Bill Barr is a corrupt Trump henchman who should have been impeached months ago. If he cared one shred about our democracy, he’d be focused on the peaceful transition of power instead of doing the bidding of a wannabe dictator.https://t.co/rV5GEBmnBL
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) November 10, 2020

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Alarm grows over President Trump’s “dictator moves” as he denies election defeat | Analysis https://t.co/bfKgzwuEo2 pic.twitter.com/isTAozJ63T
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) November 11, 2020

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When even insiders agree….https://t.co/KaWPlQj778
— Bandy X Lee, MD, MDiv (@BandyXLee1) November 11, 2020

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Million MAGA March in D.C. earlier today pic.twitter.com/FYDUKDqLqe
— Caroline Brehman (@carolinebrehman) November 15, 2020

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Women take down Black Lives Matter boards at BLM Plaza in DC #MillionMAGAMarch #DC #MarchForTrump pic.twitter.com/9BpcVzszng
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) November 15, 2020

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Face-to-maskless-face with the MAGA March on Washington https://t.co/Fb26lydYon pic.twitter.com/XCHuhp9ZIZ
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) November 15, 2020

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I covered DC’s BLM protests this summer, and not once did I see police—let alone police in riot gear—walk alongside protesters like this. They would be blockading streets or dispersing crowds (often violently, shoving, tear gassing, shooting rubber bullets, etc.)

Gross contrast https://t.co/MQSmWAhsP6
— Abdallah Fayyad (@abdallah_fayyad) November 15, 2020

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November 12, 2020 by V Leigh

The way the police punish survivors of domestic violence instead of supporting them.

Around the world police safely disarm men, women, and children who are in the middle of a mental health crisis. U.S. police are trained to shoot to kill any time they get the heebie-jeebies. Walter Wallace needed an ambulance. Instead, he got bullets.

⬇️https://t.co/TmWlgPNeCB pic.twitter.com/8DcV23v1Lg
— The Breakdown with Shaun King (@TheBreakdown) October 27, 2020

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A reminder that Philadelphia Police Department was notified that 328 of their officers posted white supremacist and other hateful content online and decided to keep 96% of those officers on the force, where they continue to patrol communities of color with almost total immunity.
— Samuel Sinyangwe (@samswey) August 6, 2019

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“A training slideshow used by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) — the second largest police force in the state — urges cadets to be ‘ruthless killer[s]’ and quotes Adolf Hitler advocating violence.” https://t.co/wO949qCeqi
— Jason Riley (@JasonRileyWDRB) October 30, 2020

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Alabama police captain threatens to execute every Biden voter with a “bullet in their skull.” https://t.co/iPg7oeZZwe
— Borzou Daragahi 🖊🗒 (@borzou) November 5, 2020

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She was too afraid to testify at her ex’s domestic abuse trial. So she was assaulted by police and jailed instead. This is a horrific example of the way the police punish survivors of domestic violence instead of supporting them. https://t.co/W1kz8yHgnC
— Angela Marie MacDougall (@_AngelaMarieMac) November 10, 2020

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October 24, 2020 by V Leigh

Reforms do not solve the root causes of harm

Ghaisar’s family has spent almost three years seeking justice and answers. “We carry this grief with us as we have fought, and will continue to fight, for justice for Bijan and so many other victims of police brutality,” the Ghaisar family said. https://t.co/OxcSM1Ma8Y
— Dakin Andone (@dakinandone) October 16, 2020

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Breaking: Two Park Police officers charged in Fairfax with manslaughter in 2017 slaying of unarmed motorist Bijan Ghaisar https://t.co/bvGkql1jRT
— Tom Jackman (@TomJackmanWP) October 15, 2020

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Friends and family of #KobeHeisler, a 21y/o unarmed man killed by police who responded to a #MentalCrisis call, spoke during the 1-year remembrance of Kobe in downtown #Minneapolis.

Kobe Heisler Remembered One Year After Being Killed By Police https://t.co/bt9S1vzIax
— Unicorn Riot (@UR_Ninja) October 19, 2020

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New York City has spent $250 million settling police misconduct lawsuits over the last five years. But they don’t have the money to pay teachers. https://t.co/cF6ltp8vnt
— Gravel Institute (@GravelInstitute) October 9, 2020

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“Reforms do not solve the root causes of harm— individual or institutional. The master’s house is on fire, and the more that we try to reform, diversify, and resource it, the more people will suffer as it collapses.” @dereckapurnell #AbolitionForThePeople https://t.co/YAuHPagzsI
— connie wun, phd (@conniewunphd) October 19, 2020

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New from @dereckapurnell: “Counterintuitively, reforms do not make a system more just, but obscure the violence of the criminal legal system more efficiently.”

Read #AbolitionForThePeople “The System Is Built for Power, Not Justice.” Link below. https://t.co/OZgpoPMflh
— Kaepernick Publishing (@KaepernickPub) October 19, 2020

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October 23, 2020 by V Leigh

The top 1% of Americans

BREAKING: The Seattle Human Services Department just announced that providing housing to Seattle’s 12,000 homeless would be “reckless and irresponsible”. Over 1 in 10 Seattle apartments are currently empty. We are in a pandemic and our air is at toxic levels due to wildfires. https://t.co/9OQnV1F6r6
— Dae (@daeshikjr) September 17, 2020

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The top 1% of Americans have taken $50 trillion from the bottom 90%—and that’s made the U.S. less secure https://t.co/o7Nm9JUOWI
— TIME (@TIME) September 14, 2020

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Mass Incarceration: This is a moral outrage

This is governmental violence against trans people

End All No Knocks

And the fight for our humanity continues

Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghans

Racism is a public health threat

Face-to-maskless-face with the MAGA March on Washington

The way the police punish survivors of domestic violence instead of supporting them.

Reforms do not solve the root causes of harm

The top 1% of Americans