November 3, 2023 by V Leigh

“More than 600 people have been killed in mass shootings in the U.S. so far this year, the highest death toll from mass shootings in at least 10 years, according to the Gun Violence Archive…”

“More than 600 people have been killed in mass shootings in the U.S. so far this year, the highest death toll from mass shootings in at least 10 years, according to the Gun Violence Archive…”https://t.co/EvL1u75WMW | @forbes
— The Gun Violence Archive (@GunDeaths) October 31, 2023

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Earlier this year, Republican members of Congress wore these AR-15 lapel pins handed out by Congressman Andrew Clyde, who has a $25 million stake in a company that makes assault rifles.

Gun violence is the leading cause of death among children and teens in America. pic.twitter.com/0vb44gTT5W
— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) October 26, 2023

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18 people were killed in the Lewiston, Maine shootings last week.

A dozen other mass shootings took place over the weekend, according to the Gun Violence Archive. 11 people were killed and 70+ others injured

We do not have to keep living like this. Inaction is a policy choice.
— Robert Reich (@RBReich) October 30, 2023

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GameStop Worker Fatally Shoots Black Student Over Pokémon Cards https://t.co/Sv16G7v3xL via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) October 25, 2023

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As of Oct. 26, at least 35,275 people have died from gun violence in the U.S. this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive – which is an average of almost 118 deaths each day. https://t.co/sOwZsCDBpZ
— ABC News (@ABC) October 28, 2023

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For the first time in a generation, Texans were more likely to die of gunshot wounds than car crashes in 2021.

Experts worry a lack of research on the issue has hampered the search for solutions. https://t.co/5Yv1nLHebh
— Texas Tribune (@TexasTribune) November 1, 2023

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November 2, 2023 by V Leigh

Congo Genocide funded by Western Consumption.

The UN says nearly seven million people are now internally displaced within the Democratic Republic of Congo due to escalating violence.
According to the UN, the DRC is facing one of the world’s biggest displacement and humanitarian crises. https://t.co/kvR4jg7itm pic.twitter.com/zv8oE9Kap5
— BBC News Africa (@BBCAfrica) October 30, 2023

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Reminder that while Sudan and Congo aren’t receiving as much media coverage, there is currently what people are calling a silent genocide in both countries. https://t.co/E5yRz6B6o6
— #FreePalestine 🇵🇸 (@nirvalym_) October 28, 2023

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🧵 Happening in #Congo

“For over thirty years, eastern Congo been the center of violent conflict which has cost an estimated six million lives since 1996, making it one of the deadliest conflicts in world history. It has also led to the displacement of over 5 million people.” pic.twitter.com/vPPeDodVDY
— Be A King (@BerniceKing) October 28, 2023

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Congo Genocide funded by Western Consumption.. pic.twitter.com/3M0LqMGFJb
— Conscious Lee (@TheConsciousLee) October 30, 2023

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November 1, 2023 by V Leigh

A startling admission is buried in the @nytimes today: Israeli officials admit they are fine with “mass civilian casualties” in Gaza. The Israeli officials also cite the dropping of atomic bombs on Japan to justify the scale of expected civilian death in Gaza. Unconscionable.

Despite the International Criminal Court being created by the Rome Statute in 1994, here’s why Israel and the US have never been held accountable for war crimes and why victims of Western wars will not likely see justice anytime soon🧵#Gaza
— Mnar Adley (@MnarMuh) October 30, 2023

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Israel has cut off all internet and cellular communication in Gaza.

They don’t want the world to see what they are doing.

We must not look away from this violence, especially during a blackout.

We need a #CeasefireNow.
— Congresswoman Cori Bush (@RepCori) October 27, 2023

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Israel says it is “expanding ground operations” in Gaza as residents describe heavy airstrikes and the loss of telecommunication services. Follow live updates. https://t.co/SDoHWxmZa1
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) October 27, 2023

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This is what genocide looks like. These are the 2913 Palestinian children killed by the Israeli military this month, as of Thursday, October 26. As the Israeli airstrikes on Gaza intensify, we recognize with horror and grief that this death toll is already inaccurate.

1/5 pic.twitter.com/MhRWhm7ogQ
— Jewish Voice for Peace (@jvplive) October 28, 2023

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A startling admission is buried in the @nytimes today: Israeli officials admit they are fine with “mass civilian casualties” in Gaza. The Israeli officials also cite the dropping of atomic bombs on Japan to justify the scale of expected civilian death in Gaza.

Unconscionable.⬇️ pic.twitter.com/mEiLeamopE
— Steven Donziger (@SDonziger) October 31, 2023

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A densely populated neighbourhood in the Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza was hit by a major Israeli strike, killing dozens of Palestinians.

Here’s what we know so far ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/KpqzYpPlCW
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) October 31, 2023

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i mostly never publicly comment on this but as someone who teaches at UVA, there is something really menacing about using the word/name Charlottesville as the catch-all for what the culmination of racial violence would look like. this sloppy intentional comparison is an example. https://t.co/9gxqkdKNgb
— #PettyPendergrass (@ashoncrawley) October 31, 2023

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October 31, 2023 by V Leigh

The Palestinian health ministry just sent out a 206 page report of the names & IDs of every Palestinian killed in Gaza so far. TWO HUNDRED AND SIX PAGES.

An IDF spokesman confirms to Wolf Blitzer on CNN that it was an Israeli strike that hit the Jabalia refugee camp, killing hundreds of civilians. pic.twitter.com/NTIl8dhr41
— Stop Cop City (@JoshuaPHilll) October 31, 2023

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You know it must be beyond horrible when even wolf Blitzer can’t let that slide pic.twitter.com/qC20bQcqXe
— Amir (@AmirAminiMD) October 31, 2023

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Gaza’s population has been running out of food, water and medicine under Israel’s sealed border. With Israel still barring entry of fuel, the U.N. said its distribution of aid would grind to a halt within days when it can no longer fuel its trucks. https://t.co/YPXP0dCzv2 pic.twitter.com/5FiY6yEuC7
— The Associated Press (@AP) October 24, 2023

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The Palestinian health ministry just sent out a *206* page report of the names & IDs of every Palestinian killed in Gaza so far. TWO HUNDRED AND SIX PAGES.

President Biden cast doubt on Gaza’s Death Statistics —despite @UN and his own diplomats confirming death toll Internally. https://t.co/Hz0NCuzlSu
— Rula Jebreal (@rulajebreal) October 26, 2023

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.@JoeBiden is both a genocide perpetrator and a genocide denier at the same time. After he cast doubt on the death toll from the Israeli-US extermination campaign in Gaza, the health ministry published a full list of all victims including their full names, ages, ID numbers and… https://t.co/xrMiVScQtE
— Ali Abunimah is now on bluesky (@AliAbunimah) October 26, 2023

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For everyone who has wondered how genocide is allowed to happen, we can see it clearly now. An entire people – once Jews, now Palestinians – are systematically dehumanized and vilified until people become indifferent or even enthusiastic about slaughtering them.
— Dave Schwab 🌻 (@FreeDaveSchwab) October 28, 2023

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October 28, 2023 by V Leigh

Gaza’s population has been running out of food, water and medicine under Israel’s sealed border. With Israel still barring entry of fuel, the U.N. said its distribution of aid would grind to a halt within days when it can no longer fuel its trucks. http://bit.ly/472GjNX

Gaza: Fuel stocks are almost completely exhausted, forcing life-saving services to come to a halt.@UNRWA says fuel is needed to pipe water to communities, as well as for hospitals, bakeries & other essential services. https://t.co/9GaVH3M2Zg pic.twitter.com/CSp9ACkx9U
— United Nations (@UN) October 26, 2023

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Update: The Death toll in #Gaza so far is 5926 including 2420 children, 1323 women, and 16124 injured، according to @EuroMedHR statistics. pic.twitter.com/TVFqHmLueE
— Ramy Abdu| رامي عبده (@RamAbdu) October 24, 2023

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This was my brother’s last post.

I am sorry Mahmoud. The world has let Israel murder you.

And the world is letting Israel murder other families. pic.twitter.com/njutk38zO7
— Ahmed Alnaouq (@AlnaouqA) October 24, 2023

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NYT reports that “masked settlers shot & killed 3 Palestinians” in Qusra, & then attacked the funeral procession for the victims the next day, killing two more.

The last two weeks have been the deadliest period for Palestinians in the West Bank in 15 years.… pic.twitter.com/i3Dqlk3ybB
— Briahna Joy Gray (@briebriejoy) October 23, 2023

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The 2023 Israel-Hamas war | Abagond https://t.co/Xy23iRWF1t
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) October 21, 2023

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The human situation in Gaza is a disaster. Over 5,000 Palestinians have been killed, including many children, and hundreds of thousands desperately need water, food, fuel, shelter, and medical supplies. Israel must immediately allow the necessary humanitarian aid into the region.
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) October 23, 2023

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America must call for a ceasefire or cessation of hostilities. After forcing people in north Gaza to go south, Israel just launched enormous set of strikes on the south. This is now collective punishment. 5000+ Palestinians now dead, at least 40% children. https://t.co/6ReS3pK1HA
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) October 23, 2023

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Gaza’s population has been running out of food, water and medicine under Israel’s sealed border. With Israel still barring entry of fuel, the U.N. said its distribution of aid would grind to a halt within days when it can no longer fuel its trucks. https://t.co/YPXP0dCzv2 pic.twitter.com/5FiY6yEuC7
— The Associated Press (@AP) October 24, 2023

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October 27, 2023 by V Leigh

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GAZA UPDATE: 1,661 Palestinian children are confirmed killed by the Israeli military offensive on the Gaza Strip since October 7, according to the Ministry of Health. More than 4,000 Palestinian children are injured and hundreds are still missing under the rubble.
— Defense for Children (@DCIPalestine) October 20, 2023

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U.S. defense company stocks have surged nearly $30 billion this week.

Members of Congress have reportedly gotten in on the action, with many buying up stocks of companies like General Dynamics, among others.

There is so much wrong here that it’s hard to know where to begin.
— Robert Reich (@RBReich) October 12, 2023

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we have 4th graders in debt for cheese sticks and applesauce https://t.co/Z89QEBO5D8
— Braxton 🟥 (@Braxtonbrew96) October 16, 2023

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My statement on the continuing violence in Israel and Gaza. pic.twitter.com/WE4o5a6rLl
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) October 11, 2023

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are there a lot of wars where one side can turn off their enemy’s water and electricity and close their borders?
— ashley ray (@theashleyray) October 11, 2023

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rooting for everyone resisting oppression
— derecka (@dereckapurnell) October 7, 2023

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October 27, 2023 by V Leigh

Rep. Jared Golden, whose hometown of Lewiston, Maine was torn apart by a mass shooter on Wednesday, conceded he was wrong to have “opposed efforts to ban deadly weapons of war.”

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨

A horrific mass shooting has rocked Maine’s Lewiston city, leaving 22 people dead and over 50 injured.

The suspect, who was seen carrying a semiautomatic rifle, is still on the loose. Police are investigating multiple crime scenes, including a bowling alley,… pic.twitter.com/vLHC3BLwjL
— Mr. Roy (@the_maninmaking) October 26, 2023

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Lewiston City Councilor Robert McCarthy on CNN says 22 people have been killed in Maine

“We are a town of about 39,000. Our hospitals are not geared to handle this kind of shooting event, and they’re doing the best we can.” pic.twitter.com/TvIcTQlbVE
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) October 26, 2023

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MAGA Logic:
-Abortion: Ban it
-Marijuana: Ban it
-Drag shows: Ban it
-Immigration: Ban it
-Public Schools: Ban it
-Dialogue on racism: Ban it
-Books by Black or LGBTQ authors: Ban it
-Guns: BANS DON’T WORK YOU SNOWFLAKES#Lewiston
— Qasim Rashid, Esq. (@QasimRashid) October 26, 2023

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Rep. Jared Golden, whose hometown of Lewiston, Maine was torn apart by a mass shooter on Wednesday, conceded he was wrong to have “opposed efforts to ban deadly weapons of war.” https://t.co/7UYj3RpRzh
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) October 26, 2023

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October 22, 2023 by V Leigh

The UAW strike has put the GOP in a bind: keep pitching themselves as pro-worker or reveal their rhetoric as a masquerade. Yesterday, presidential candidate Tim Scott chose to say what Republicans actually think: “you strike, you’re fired.”

U.S. Fails to Meet International Human Right to Housing Standards https://t.co/0viCLxNZl5
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) October 8, 2023

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44 million Americans are back to making college loan payments this month because the Supreme Court sided with Republicans on a lawsuit to block President Biden’s student debt relief plan.

Imagine suing to keep Americans in debt!
— Robert Reich (@RBReich) October 3, 2023

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Every map of DC is the same – whether you’re talking about income inequality, food access, transportation access, traffic safety infrastructure, maternal mortality, heat islands, pollution and air quality, etc. This is the result of intentional policy choices and disinvestment. https://t.co/sEuaQ8laGJ
— Erin Palmer (@erinfordc) September 27, 2023

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“Trump did not go to Michigan to support striking workers at all. He did what cheap rich guys do every day: He told people who work for a living to be afraid of losing what little they have instead of trying to get what they deserve.”#StandUpUAW https://t.co/pBVQGcOUCg
— UAW (@UAW) October 1, 2023

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The UAW strike has put the GOP in a bind: keep pitching themselves as pro-worker or reveal their rhetoric as a masquerade. Yesterday, presidential candidate Tim Scott chose to say what Republicans actually think: “you strike, you’re fired.” https://t.co/TEIaJ3Y95q
— Jacobin (@jacobin) September 20, 2023

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October 21, 2023 by V Leigh

The SPLC is designating October as #HateCrimesAwarenessMonth and will conduct an annual campaign to alert the public, advocates, policymakers and politicians to the problem of hate crimes. We also will press for action to prevent them.

Black Professionals KICKED OUT Of Orlando Restaurant For EATING TOO SLOW… https://t.co/irv0QKHwiX via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) September 20, 2023

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Oregon Man Arrested After Violent, Racist Threats Towards Black Neighbors https://t.co/tShUE2cOiE
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) September 25, 2023

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Woman Catches College Professor’s Racist Rant Against An African Student For Being Late To Class https://t.co/wUeT0OZIt2
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) September 25, 2023

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“New Yorkers of all backgrounds deserve to be safe,” says DA Alvin Bragg in light of a new report about anti-Asian bias incidents.

He noted that his office successfully lobbied for $1.7M in more funding for its Hate Crimes Unit last year. https://t.co/F5QHYX8uNQ
— Gothamist (@Gothamist) October 4, 2023

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The SPLC is designating October as #HateCrimesAwarenessMonth and will conduct an annual campaign to alert the public, advocates, policymakers and politicians to the problem of hate crimes. We also will press for action to prevent them. https://t.co/a9Q1Gy53xF
— Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter) October 2, 2023

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“If you stick a knife in my back 9 inches and pull it out 6 inches, that’s not progress. If you pull it all the way out, that’s not progress. Progress is healing the wound that the blow made. They haven’t pulled the knife out; they won’t even admit that it’s there.” —Malcolm X pic.twitter.com/DUuU5ZZW1X
— AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY (@AfricanArchives) October 11, 2023

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October 20, 2023 by V Leigh

The FBI & Justice Dept. have launched an investigation into the Baton Rogue PD following recent lawsuits over the treatment of detainees — including allegations that police beat individuals in a warehouse dubbed the “brave cave.” We need a thorough investigation of these claims!

Police knocked on the wrong door in the middle of the night at the Mississippi home of Ismael Lopez.

When he opened the door, his dog ran out.

They shot and killed it.

He was holding a rifle. They told him to put it down.

He turned around to put it down and they shot him… pic.twitter.com/fekFAYWJ1e
— Rebekah Jones (@GeoRebekah) September 18, 2023

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I need to correct this post. Some of the news articles were inconsistent.

According to the MBI – the police who police the police in MS – there is no evidence that Lopez was holding a gun. The gun was six feet away and Lopez’ fingerprints and DNA weren’t on it.
— Rebekah Jones (@GeoRebekah) September 18, 2023

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The FBI & Justice Dept. have launched an investigation into the Baton Rogue PD following recent lawsuits over the treatment of detainees — including allegations that police beat individuals in a warehouse dubbed the “brave cave.” We need a thorough investigation of these claims! pic.twitter.com/zUmCk7K4Xb
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) September 27, 2023

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Cop Charged For Fatally Shooting Black Nurse Point Blank https://t.co/GYxcZdvz28 via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) October 12, 2023

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The Georgia State Troopers who shot an activist 57 times during a protest of Atlanta’s “Cop City” will not face charges for the killing. https://t.co/ul6UA6SBcB pic.twitter.com/jjDYzwdMTR
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) October 6, 2023

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UPDATE: Bodycam Shows Leonard Cure’s Fatal Police Encounter https://t.co/psfd1OAtvu via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) October 20, 2023

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Trigger-Happy Cop Shoots Unarmed 8th Grader Accused Of Breaking Window, … https://t.co/htZXeyHiEd via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) October 17, 2023

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“More than 600 people have been killed in mass shootings in the U.S. so far this year, the highest death toll from mass shootings in at least 10 years, according to the Gun Violence Archive…”

Congo Genocide funded by Western Consumption.

A startling admission is buried in the @nytimes today: Israeli officials admit they are fine with “mass civilian casualties” in Gaza. The Israeli officials also cite the dropping of atomic bombs on Japan to justify the scale of expected civilian death in Gaza. Unconscionable.

The Palestinian health ministry just sent out a 206 page report of the names & IDs of every Palestinian killed in Gaza so far. TWO HUNDRED AND SIX PAGES.

Gaza’s population has been running out of food, water and medicine under Israel’s sealed border. With Israel still barring entry of fuel, the U.N. said its distribution of aid would grind to a halt within days when it can no longer fuel its trucks. http://bit.ly/472GjNX

rooting for everyone resisting oppression

Rep. Jared Golden, whose hometown of Lewiston, Maine was torn apart by a mass shooter on Wednesday, conceded he was wrong to have “opposed efforts to ban deadly weapons of war.”

The UAW strike has put the GOP in a bind: keep pitching themselves as pro-worker or reveal their rhetoric as a masquerade. Yesterday, presidential candidate Tim Scott chose to say what Republicans actually think: “you strike, you’re fired.”

The SPLC is designating October as #HateCrimesAwarenessMonth and will conduct an annual campaign to alert the public, advocates, policymakers and politicians to the problem of hate crimes. We also will press for action to prevent them.

The FBI & Justice Dept. have launched an investigation into the Baton Rogue PD following recent lawsuits over the treatment of detainees — including allegations that police beat individuals in a warehouse dubbed the “brave cave.” We need a thorough investigation of these claims!