June 14, 2023 by V Leigh

An analysis last year found “stand your ground” laws were linked to an 8 to 11% increase in homicide rates. And researchers have found that White Americans are much more likely to get off with self-defense claims, particularly when they kill Black people.

BREAKING: There are reports of a mass shooting on Hollywood Beach in Florida. According to CBS, at least seven people were shot and some of the victims are young children.

Permitless carry became law in the state in April. https://t.co/C8P7iGhxaR
— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) May 30, 2023

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An analysis last year found “stand your ground” laws were linked to an 8 to 11% increase in homicide rates. And researchers have found that White Americans are much more likely to get off with self-defense claims, particularly when they kill Black people.https://t.co/YRUUosTr26 pic.twitter.com/64bkDoOPLI
— Ibram X. Kendi (@DrIbram) May 24, 2023

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— Russ Baker (@RealRussBaker) April 5, 2023

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Apparently in Florida, you are able to shoot and kill a neighbor through the door of your home without being arrested.
This is a long story about a neighborhood feud that ended up in a woman losing her life for simply trying to get her child’s tablet back.
The neighbor… pic.twitter.com/cMmW3mhRaU
— 🥀 Imposter 🥀 (@Imposter_Edits) June 5, 2023

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UPDATE: Cops Arrest White Neighbor Who Shot Black Mom Through Door https://t.co/cKkpBJO5iF via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) June 8, 2023

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June 10, 2023 by V Leigh

Labor Unions and Work Conditions: “I’m not a police officer. I’m not a paramedic. I’m not SWAT. I don’t work for the Secret Service. I shouldn’t have to feel like I need a bulletproof vest to go to work.” I wrote about Dollar General’s horrendous working conditions.

“Members of United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 2326, Region 9, are on strike at WestRock LLC, located in the Dayton section of South Brunswick after contract negotiations broke down due to disagreement on the healthcare plan…”https://t.co/TqyKlVVMzz
— UAW (@UAW) June 8, 2023

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SCOOP: Thousands of @NIH researchers file for union for first time@nihfellowsunite is calling on the NIH — the world’s largest biomedical funder — to raise pay and improve benefits.

Read more @Nature:https://t.co/mqYvBiOo9b
— Max Kozlov 🇺🇦 (@maxdkozlov) June 1, 2023

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Leaders who are truly committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace must ask themselves critical questions: What are the individual, interpersonal, and organizational costs of neglecting psychological safety?https://t.co/NxOOiHFWn7
— Minda Harts (@MindaHarts) June 1, 2023

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I…..after reading this article…it was actually hard to finish….I have some things to say – https://t.co/xS7YAOrEBN
— Mr. Gray (@GaryLGray) May 30, 2023

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The Michigan Senate has passed a measure requiring public employers to provide workers’ basic contact information to labor unions who represent them in negotiations.

Supporters say the bill is vital to ensure that unions have the ability to help workers.
— More Perfect Union (@MorePerfectUS) June 9, 2023

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The bill would impact all public employers in Michigan who have workers represented by labor unions. https://t.co/qt8CClbm6S
— Craig Mauger (@CraigDMauger) June 8, 2023

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Workers should not be threatened with physical harm when exercising their right to publicly protest and picket against unfair wages and working conditions. https://t.co/hvYXjMSr8t
— Writers Guild of America West (@WGAWest) June 9, 2023

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“I’m not a police officer. I’m not a paramedic. I’m not SWAT. I don’t work for the Secret Service. I shouldn’t have to feel like I need a bulletproof vest to go to work.” I wrote about Dollar General’s horrendous working conditions. https://t.co/wFV5Hja1JI
— Alex Press (@alexnpress) June 2, 2023

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June 8, 2023 by V Leigh

A 8-year-old Panamanian girl and a 17-year-old Honduran boy recently died in U.S. custody. Medical emergencies at the border should not be a death sentence for migrants.

A 8-year-old Panamanian girl and a 17-year-old Honduran boy recently died in U.S. custody. Medical emergencies at the border should not be a death sentence for migrants.

Her name: Anadith Tanay Reyes Alvarez.

His name: Ángel Eduardo Maradiaga Espinoza.https://t.co/iQ5XCQ5GWb
— Ibram X. Kendi (@DrIbram) May 25, 2023

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June 7, 2023 by V Leigh

No lights or sirens, just some asshole on a power trip trying to cause someone to crash.

No lights or sirens, just some asshole on a power trip trying to cause someone to crash. pic.twitter.com/B9ah9aXma9
— 🥀_Imposter_🥀 (@Imposter_Edits) May 26, 2023

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We owe Darnella Frazier a debt of gratitude.

3 years ago today, Darnella, just 17, recorded George Floyd’s murder by police.

Her recording inspired the largest protests in American history.

As we honor Mr. Floyd’s life, may we all have Darnella’s courage to record injustice. https://t.co/Lurwq3Lu0b pic.twitter.com/Xf7NF6TpOg
— Ryan P. Haygood (@RyanPHaygood) May 25, 2023

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UPDATE: Security Guard Kills Alleged Shoplifter After Fight Is Over https://t.co/pDaMYlX30L via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) May 17, 2023

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15-year-old shot and killed by former officer after being caught with ma… https://t.co/lSKY1KP6vi via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) May 30, 2023

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June 4, 2023 by V Leigh

Protesters rally in Indianola after 11-year-old shot in chest by officer

Protesters rally in Indianola after 11-year-old shot in chest by officer https://t.co/r8peDNOwhV
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) May 27, 2023

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Cop SHOOTS 11-Year-Old Who Called 911 To Save His Mom https://t.co/G4W8exv3Gm via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) May 27, 2023

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A mom is demanding answers after her 11-year-old son was shot by a police officer in their home. @SteveOsunsami reports. pic.twitter.com/krzkeuqVec
— Good Morning America (@GMA) May 26, 2023

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– An 11-yr-old Mississippi boy called police after domestic disturbance
– Cops arrive & shoot boy in the chest
– Man who caused the disturbance released because mother did not file a police report, she said
– Officer currently on paid administrative leavehttps://t.co/hRD0R3vXYf
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) May 25, 2023

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The police response is being questioned after 11-year-old Aderrien Murry was shot by police in Mississippi on Saturday. His mother, Nakala Murry, and attorney Carlos Moore, join @ABCGMA3 to discuss the incident. pic.twitter.com/Vgo2XDRlh1
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May 31, 2023 by V Leigh

Since 2007, private health insurance companies spent $141 billion on stock buybacks. During that same time, the cost of the average family health insurance plan skyrocketed by 86% to $22,463 a year while average premiums soared by over $4,300. Yes. We need #MedicareForAll.

Since 2007, private health insurance companies spent $141 billion on stock buybacks. During that same time, the cost of the average family health insurance plan skyrocketed by 86% to $22,463 a year while average premiums soared by over $4,300. Yes. We need #MedicareForAll.
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) May 12, 2023

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The idea that corporate profits contribute to inflation went from conspiracy theory to real and probably good pic.twitter.com/SAUwBTcFiY
— Ken Klippenstein (@kenklippenstein) May 26, 2023

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Today, two Democrats voted with Republicans to say that not only should student debt relief be repealed, not only should the pause on payments end, but that you should make *retroactive* payments from previous months.

Introducing Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez: pic.twitter.com/5UMPMhLndY
— The Debt Collective 🟥 (@StrikeDebt) May 25, 2023

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It’s called union busting, @nytimes. https://t.co/wJ1QFF8W8a
— Dripped Out Trade Unionists (@UnionDrip) May 23, 2023

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May 29, 2023 by V Leigh

A new @JAMANetwork study found that the higher death rates of Black people when compared to White people resulted in 1.63 million excess Black deaths and a cumulative loss of more than 80 million years of Black life from 1999 to 2020. Racism is genocidal.

A new @JAMANetwork study found that the higher death rates of Black people when compared to White people resulted in 1.63 million excess Black deaths and a cumulative loss of more than 80 million years of Black life from 1999 to 2020. Racism is genocidal.https://t.co/jQOe4EZYyT pic.twitter.com/BcdH7NvHpJ
— Ibram X. Kendi (@DrIbram) May 22, 2023

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We must double-down in our opposition to those who wish to erase history. We cannot concede ground on what’s fact & what’s fiction. It is imperative to the future of our country that we #TeachTrueHistory. That’s why the @NAACP_LDF‘ s work is so important.https://t.co/dpusgjuxxB
— Martin Luther King III (@OfficialMLK3) May 27, 2023

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The @HRC joined other civil rights organizations in issuing a travel warning for #Florida.

They warn that newly passed laws and policies may pose risks to minorities, immigrants and gay travelers. https://t.co/Iqe2J9s6NI
— Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter) May 27, 2023

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“Forced pregnancy was also a feature of American slavery,” Goodwin testified.
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— The Black Wall Street Times (@TheBWSTimes) May 24, 2023

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May 24, 2023 by V Leigh

People who are allegedly so terrified of a breakdown in the social order that they demand scary homeless folks in their proximity must be choked to death immediately almost never talk about this kind of numbing gun murder that happens with regularity around the country.

People who are allegedly so terrified of a breakdown in the social order that they demand scary homeless folks in their proximity must be choked to death immediately almost never talk about this kind of numbing gun murder that happens with regularity around the country. https://t.co/c9PBiTPO9f
— Joel D. Anderson 🆓 (@byjoelanderson) May 16, 2023

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Tonight on @wbaltv11: A man with an AR-15 has been showing up for weeks to a school bus drop off for local elementary school students.
Parents say their kids are afraid, the man says he’s protesting @GovWesMoore’s new gun control law. You’ll hear from both sides at 5+6pm. pic.twitter.com/rpdJXAkVh4
— Tolly Taylor (@TollyTaylor) May 18, 2023

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On this day one year ago, 19 precious children and two beloved educators were killed in a horrific act of mass gun violence carried out by a gunman armed with an AR-style rifle at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Seventeen other people were wounded. pic.twitter.com/VCNs8dQXfd
— Moms Demand Action (@MomsDemand) May 24, 2023

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NEW: Six in 10 Americans say it is more important to control gun violence than it is to protect gun rights, per the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll.

The poll results come as the nation marks one year since the deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. https://t.co/EbcXQ2SRXo
— PBS NewsHour (@NewsHour) May 24, 2023

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May 23, 2023 by V Leigh

The NAACP issued a “travel advisory” for the state of Florida over the weekend, saying that Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ policies constitute an “all-out attack on Black Americans” and other minorities.

This attack was fueled by racism & hate. We’re shocked a Texas official publicly said today that race “didn’t matter” in the shooting. The denial & silence of leaders in TX & beyond echoes the downplaying of race as a motivator in the Atlanta spa shootings https://t.co/mNKVbJEwpG
— Stop AAPI Hate (@StopAAPIHate) May 10, 2023

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BREAKING: Brownsville Texas police say 7 people are dead after it appears they were intentionally run over by a motorist in front of a shelter for migrants & unhoused people near the U.S. Mexico border, according to the CBS affiliate in Brownsville. https://t.co/Du2wr3IezK
— David Begnaud (@DavidBegnaud) May 7, 2023

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Happening now in Columbus, Ohio. Neo – nazis flying swastika flags are outside of a drag event. pic.twitter.com/HiKJ9FDz2l pic.twitter.com/R3ZZHkEm8B
— Alejandra Caraballo (@Esqueer_) April 29, 2023

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The NAACP issued a “travel advisory” for the state of Florida over the weekend, saying that Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ policies constitute an “all-out attack on Black Americans” and other minorities. https://t.co/4BkE8q3kHt
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) May 21, 2023

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May 22, 2023 by V Leigh

I continue to mourn the wretched murder of Jordan Neely—and feel the weight of history. Jordan’s murder, and his killer’s defense, are reminiscent of the murders of Trayvon Martin and Ahmaud Arbery. So reminiscent of America’s wretched history of racist vigilante violence.

I continue to mourn the wretched murder of Jordan Neely—and feel the weight of history. Jordan’s murder, and his killer’s defense, are reminiscent of the murders of Trayvon Martin and Ahmaud Arbery. So reminiscent of America’s wretched history of racist vigilante violence. 1/ pic.twitter.com/e3yWFEhTd7
— Ibram X. Kendi (@DrIbram) May 12, 2023

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Ida B. Wells said 114 years ago, that “year after year, the butchery of men, women and children continues in spite of plea and protest.”

Year after year, racist vigilante violence continues to butcher Black people in the name of self-defense. The lynching era never ended. 6/6 pic.twitter.com/9ERaiT0MZ8
— Ibram X. Kendi (@DrIbram) May 12, 2023

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Jordan Neely’s family has released a statement: “Daniel Penny’s press release is not an apology nor an expression of regret.” pic.twitter.com/dQJTxKFfWW
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) May 8, 2023

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Housed people have the privilege of having their worst moments in private; unhoused people don’t. This gives some people the profoundly mistaken impression that the person they see acting belligerent on the street is and will be that person every single moment of their life.
— Lydia Kiesling (@lydiakiesling) May 6, 2023

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For the @nytimes, I wrote about the ruin of public life, who gets to stand their ground and what supposedly good citizens will or will not do: https://t.co/fKZZ7Do515
— roxane gay (@rgay) May 4, 2023

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An analysis last year found “stand your ground” laws were linked to an 8 to 11% increase in homicide rates. And researchers have found that White Americans are much more likely to get off with self-defense claims, particularly when they kill Black people.

Labor Unions and Work Conditions: “I’m not a police officer. I’m not a paramedic. I’m not SWAT. I don’t work for the Secret Service. I shouldn’t have to feel like I need a bulletproof vest to go to work.” I wrote about Dollar General’s horrendous working conditions.

A 8-year-old Panamanian girl and a 17-year-old Honduran boy recently died in U.S. custody. Medical emergencies at the border should not be a death sentence for migrants.

No lights or sirens, just some asshole on a power trip trying to cause someone to crash.

Protesters rally in Indianola after 11-year-old shot in chest by officer

Since 2007, private health insurance companies spent $141 billion on stock buybacks. During that same time, the cost of the average family health insurance plan skyrocketed by 86% to $22,463 a year while average premiums soared by over $4,300. Yes. We need #MedicareForAll.

A new @JAMANetwork study found that the higher death rates of Black people when compared to White people resulted in 1.63 million excess Black deaths and a cumulative loss of more than 80 million years of Black life from 1999 to 2020. Racism is genocidal.

People who are allegedly so terrified of a breakdown in the social order that they demand scary homeless folks in their proximity must be choked to death immediately almost never talk about this kind of numbing gun murder that happens with regularity around the country.

The NAACP issued a “travel advisory” for the state of Florida over the weekend, saying that Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ policies constitute an “all-out attack on Black Americans” and other minorities.

I continue to mourn the wretched murder of Jordan Neely—and feel the weight of history. Jordan’s murder, and his killer’s defense, are reminiscent of the murders of Trayvon Martin and Ahmaud Arbery. So reminiscent of America’s wretched history of racist vigilante violence.