August 23, 2022 by V Leigh

About 650 Google workers signed a petition asking the company to protect users’ abortion-related search history over concerns that law enforcement may seek the data to prosecute patients.

Texas sues Biden administration over federal rules that require abortions be provided in medical emergencies to save life of mother https://t.co/CuShiqS3GL
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 14, 2022

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A Nebraska teenager is being charged as an adult for aborting her pregnancy with pills. The evidence against her includes Facebook messages on which she expresses a desire to not be pregnant anymore. https://t.co/zXgdHUwEJg
— Moira Donegan (@MoiraDonegan) August 9, 2022

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Vice President Kamala Harris at roundtable on the impact of the Roe v. Wade reversal on people with disabilities:

“People with disabilities have higher rates of pregnancy complications, and in fact, 11x more likely to die before, during, and after childbirth. This is a fact.” pic.twitter.com/7CHnPCmcwp
— The Recount (@therecount) July 26, 2022

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We went to court and won for women.

Thanks to my legal team and @MIAttyGen for working hard to protect women and ensure nurses and doctors can keep caring for their patients without fear of prosecution. https://t.co/bPpOGdNGUq
— Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) August 19, 2022

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New:

PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — Abortion remains legal in Michigan as judge rules county prosecutors cannot charge providers with a felony.
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 19, 2022

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Louisiana’s attorney general just delayed a $39 million line of credit for the New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board – which the city needs for its flood response – because the city won’t enforce the state’s abortion ban.https://t.co/jEugJJM1E0
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) August 18, 2022

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About 650 Google workers signed a petition asking the company to protect users’ abortion-related search history over concerns that law enforcement may seek the data to prosecute patients.https://t.co/18ygMaZHY1
— NPR (@NPR) August 19, 2022

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August 22, 2022 by V Leigh

Multiple injured after vehicle plows through Native American parade, suspect in custody

“It’s not like we’ll never see each other again…”

On the 5-year anniversary of the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, VA

This is the life and death of Heather Heyer

As told by her mother, founder of the Heather Heyer Foundation, @SusanBro7 https://t.co/RkTWHutEDD https://t.co/OmIMVlRgH6 pic.twitter.com/LjS8fp0pv6
— AWKWORD (@AWKWORDrap) August 12, 2022

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For the latest @Hatewatch piece, Freddy Cruz writes how anti-government extremists and QAnon took over the southern border. Read about the #Arizona border vigilante groups spreading QAnon conspiracy theories and preying on migrants and humanitarian groups. https://t.co/is3Sb8GDrf
— Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter) August 17, 2022

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Men Cheered As They Beat People Unconscious At A Homeless Camp https://t.co/nZTS0Kw26I via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) August 3, 2022

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Multiple injured after vehicle plows through Native American parade, suspect in custody

Aug. 5, 2022 https://t.co/5OiGFfcqTM
— 500 Nations (@500_Nations) August 9, 2022

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August 20, 2022 by V Leigh

The House passes the Inflation Reduction Act, sending the $740 billion tax, healthcare, and climate bill to President Biden’s desk. The vote is the culmination of more than a year of negotiation among Democrat

Take a look at the example below. Language like this subtly but pervasively reinforces the science-denying myth that people’s safety from crime is dependent on more cops/surveillance/weapons and not on housing, health, education, pollution, inequality reduction, etc. pic.twitter.com/YuUt36fgV8
— Alec Karakatsanis (@equalityAlec) August 9, 2022

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Wall Street has donated over $2,000,000 to Kyrsten Sinema since 2017.

She single-handedly stopped Democrats from addressing a corrupt tax break for hedge-fund managers and private equity executives.

Could there be a clearer example of how big money corrupts our democracy?
— Robert Reich (@RBReich) August 10, 2022

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Repeat after me: Get Big Money out of politics.

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— Robert Reich (@RBReich) August 13, 2022

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Repeat after me: Get Big Money out of politics.

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— Robert Reich (@RBReich) August 13, 2022

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Sen. Kyrsten Sinema received nearly $1 million over the past year from private equity professionals, hedge fund managers and venture capitalists whose interests she has staunchly defended in Congress, an @AP review of campaign finance disclosures found. https://t.co/mhlOhQZzTa
— The Associated Press (@AP) August 13, 2022

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Military budget: $840 billion
Semiconductors: $52 billion
Police expansion: $37 billion
Climate change: $2 billion pic.twitter.com/D319FgOfwC
— Adam Best (@adamcbest) July 24, 2022

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Nancy Pelosi’s husband buys millions worth of chip-manufacturing company stock ahead of chip-manufacturing bill vote

Her spokesperson responded, “The Speaker does not own any stocks. As you can see…these transactions are marked ‘SP’ for Spouse.”https://t.co/w0lveUPV2J
— Leah McElrath (@leahmcelrath) July 18, 2022

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Dems and climate activists are shocked and angry after Manchin rejected climate and energy investments under a party-line spending package.

They’re blasting the senator’s move as one that would doom not just Biden’s agenda but the future of the planet. https://t.co/7CNom7Ts1O
— POLITICO (@politico) July 15, 2022

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220-207: The House passes the Inflation Reduction Act, sending the $740 billion tax, healthcare, and climate bill to President Biden’s desk.

The vote is the culmination of more than a year of negotiation among Democrats. pic.twitter.com/qRVjyJU2ao
— The Recount (@therecount) August 12, 2022

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August 19, 2022 by V Leigh

Cop Brutalizes Handcuffed Black Man Before Arresting Onlookers

We have not forgotten the execution-style death of Rob Adams at the hands of police in San Bernardino, CA! While his family is grieving the loss of the 23-yo, they also need help covering expenses for their loved one. If you can, please donate to help cover Rob’s funeral costs:
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) August 15, 2022

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Police shoot six innocent bystanders while they are shooting at an unarmed black man. https://t.co/n6Wjh5Wv5c
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) August 19, 2022

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UPDATE: Disturbing Video Of Brianna Grier’s Fatal Arrest Released https://t.co/uK0pXy6ZpS via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) August 11, 2022

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Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black man, was shot at 90 times and murdered by police in Akron, Ohio. We must demand accountability now!

Add your name: Join @thefreedomBLOC and @ColorOfChange to demand #JusticeForJayland https://t.co/5UlFKrwcXN
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) August 10, 2022

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8 years ago today, Michael Brown Jr. was murdered, so we took to the streets for over 400 days.

We were maced, tear-gassed, & beaten by police—all for saying that Mike’s life mattered.

Our fight for justice will not stop. We do this for Mike Brown. ✊🏾
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) August 10, 2022

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Cop Brutalizes Handcuffed Black Man Before Arresting Onlookers https://t.co/h9HKuo5QQD via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) August 9, 2022

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August 15, 2022 by V Leigh

Breonna Taylor’s family is suing the city of Louisville, as they have evidence the raid that killed Ms. Taylor was part of a policy of over-policing to accelerate gentrification.

There was going to come a day when the snow will melt & all that’s underneath will be exposed. The days are here.#BreonnaTaylor https://t.co/eJtYriF2zw pic.twitter.com/TMFku8CEwU
— Linda Sarsour (@lsarsour) August 12, 2022

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Breonna Taylor should still be alive.@TheJusticeDept’s decision is long overdue—and the result of massive protests & public outcry demanding accountability for her murder.

We will not rest until police can no longer kill Black people with impunity.
— Congresswoman Cori Bush (@RepCori) August 4, 2022

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Breonna Taylor death: former detective to plead guilty to federal charges https://t.co/6lAuzH4y9C
— The Guardian (@guardian) August 12, 2022

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In this moment, I’m thinking of #BreonnaTaylor‘s mother, Tamika Palmer. Her daughter should be alive. These charges are a firm reiteration that Breonna’s life continues to matter and that police cannot be allowed to violate with impunity. #SayHerName https://t.co/bibY9ofiK9
— Be A King (@BerniceKing) August 4, 2022

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Kentucky’s Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron is drowned out by people chanting “Breonna Taylor” at a rally for his campaign last week.

Cameron, who refused to indict the police officers who killed Breonna Taylor, never even mentioned her name in his speech. pic.twitter.com/8cLfGou2ug
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) August 12, 2022

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Really wish this story had gotten more attention: https://t.co/x5kYYMW6ox
— Your Tiny Journalist Friend. (@thewayoftheid) August 9, 2022

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Enlightening article.

Breonna Taylor’s family is suing the city of Louisville, as they have evidence the raid that killed Ms. Taylor was part of a policy of over-policing to accelerate gentrification. pic.twitter.com/eWEDErk2UW
— Kathleen Maynard 🇵🇸 Citizen Journalist Ⓥ (@IhoPwaitress74) August 4, 2022

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August 7, 2022 by V Leigh

The report from Uvalde is tragic. One thing is clear. We can prepare, we can harden, all we want, but until we get military-style weapons off of America’s streets, our people, our children will always be at risk.

Prosecutor Describes Horrific Details of Parkland School Shooter Nikolas… https://t.co/DFy2ul4Zea via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) August 1, 2022

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Daily, gun violence is impacting our communities.

In Boston and around the country, this is a public health crisis.

Devastated for all whom knew & loved this young man.

15 years old. https://t.co/hfXHkUWytZ
— Ayanna Pressley (@AyannaPressley) July 29, 2022

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— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) July 18, 2022

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Multiple people have been wounded and possibly hit by gunfire at Peck Park in the San Pedro neighborhood of Los Angeles, officials said Sunday.https://t.co/kDUc6Woqym
— KSEE24 News (@KSEE24) July 25, 2022

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Ten years ago today, 12 people were murdered and another 70 were injured at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado.

In their memory and honor, we must continue to take steps to end gun violence across this country.
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) July 20, 2022

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The report from Uvalde is tragic. One thing is clear. We can prepare, we can harden, all we want, but until we get military-style weapons off of America’s streets, our people, our children will always be at risk. https://t.co/SwhBgWd0Jw
— Joyce Alene (@JoyceWhiteVance) July 17, 2022

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August 6, 2022 by V Leigh

NYC jails killed another person today, the 11th person this year and 27th person since early 2021. Judges, prosecutors, and every elected official in the state and city need to act now. Release people and stop sending people to these jails to die.

Check out Ep. 630 – Incarcerated Black men were told by the government to register to vote. Then given additional jail time for breaking the law when they did so. https://t.co/3SzolrXYRI
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) July 2, 2022

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Many thousands of incarcerated people still don’t have A/C, as the temp hits 107 degrees in parts of Texas today.

I wish this @MarshallProj piece on men dying inside wasn’t relevant every summer.

w/@johncarlosfrey, @abbycellis, @sollygrana @abbycellis https://t.co/AdlJDoPzLK
— Maurice Chammah (@MauriceChammah) July 11, 2022

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NYC jails killed another person today, the 11th person this year and 27th person since early 2021. Judges, prosecutors, and every elected official in the state and city need to act now. Release people and stop sending people to these jails to die.

Statement from @sabur_anisah pic.twitter.com/pKI6b0cdFm
— #HALTsolitary (@NYCAIC) July 15, 2022

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August 5, 2022 by V Leigh

“The number one thing we need to do is address the actual root causes of violence and harm in our society.” @CivRightsCorps founder @equalityAlec talks copaganda and how we can actually make our society safer.

New: Body camera footage released shows a Harris County Deputy in Houston fatally shooting Roderick Brooks, a 47-yo Black man, at close range while pinning him on the ground. Brooks’ attorney told me he was shot at the base of where his head and neck meet. https://t.co/u4NmnTm2ke
— Phillip Jackson (@phillej_) July 27, 2022

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Georgia police claim that 28-year-old Brianna Grier “fell out” of a patrol car, dying of massive head injuries, even tho she was handcuffed and police vehicles lock (preventing them from being able to be opened) from the inside. pic.twitter.com/36qBOEJ21Q
— Rebecca Kavanagh (@DrRJKavanagh) July 24, 2022

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U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson sentenced Lane for his February conviction of depriving Floyd of medical care as he lay dying under Officer Derek Chauvin’s knee in May 2020. https://t.co/ernoh3o03u via @HuffPost
— FridayJones (@IAMFridayJones) July 21, 2022

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Devastating, necessary article from @SamTLevin. Defund is the compromise, abolition is the goal. https://t.co/xZZT5usDA4
— Read Wobblies and Zapatistas (@JoshuaPotash) July 29, 2022

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Our campaign did an analysis earlier this year on LAPD police stops. Black people made up 26% of police stops although being 9% of the city population.

We also created a map of where stops occurred and by race. Check it out here, site is mobile friendly.https://t.co/9FMUvrnYMO https://t.co/wZKVl98Da5 pic.twitter.com/PthyfpkFhh
— Kenneth Mejia, CPA (@kennethmejiaLA) July 17, 2022

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Hospital security officers detained a black man they suspected of “casing” a parking garage, beat him, and told him to never come back. He was a patient, looking for his car. He’d been receiving treatment for kidney failure. https://t.co/kLzCT0dsSr
— Radley Balko (@radleybalko) July 12, 2022

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Police in New Mexico burnt a child alive. https://t.co/xTCAXZhzRJ
— Scott Hechinger (@ScottHech) July 11, 2022

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Police killed 14-year-old Brett Rosenau during a SWAT raid in Albuquerque last Wednesday night when they threw flash bangs into a house he was visiting setting it on fire.

After saying they didn’t know what caused his death, they have now confirmed he died of smoke inhalation. pic.twitter.com/VBe1L2EVOq
— Rebecca Kavanagh (@DrRJKavanagh) July 11, 2022

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This 14-year Cincinnati police officer was caught on a bodycam using the N-word repeatedly.

And much more. This isn’t her first time in trouble…pic.twitter.com/kZaIi1PoNT
— Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) July 26, 2022

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“The number one thing we need to do is address the actual root causes of violence and harm in our society.” @CivRightsCorps founder @equalityAlec talks copaganda and how we can actually make our society safer. pic.twitter.com/j6vQE3O8B0
— The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) August 3, 2022

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August 4, 2022 by V Leigh

BREAKING: Russian prosecutors asked a court to sentence U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner to 9 1/2 years in prison on cannabis possession charges. Closing arguments in the trial are taking place, nearly six months after her arrest at a Moscow airport.

BREAKING: Russian prosecutors asked a court to sentence U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner to 9 1/2 years in prison on cannabis possession charges. Closing arguments in the trial are taking place, nearly six months after her arrest at a Moscow airport. https://t.co/pqF9LgrTp7
— The Associated Press (@AP) August 4, 2022

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Russian court gives Brittney Griner nine years jail for drug offences https://t.co/9UOwweeDcE
— ABC News (@abcnews) August 4, 2022

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The fight is not over. Athletes continue to call for Brittney Griner’s release after she was sentenced this morning. #FreeBG pic.twitter.com/jAcGw949lX
— The Players’ Tribune (@PlayersTribune) August 4, 2022

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Bottom line: Every member of Congress, regardless of party, should be advocating for the release of Brittney Griner.

We cannot allow Brittney Griner to stay in a Russian prison for 9 years as a political pawn. We should do whatever it takes to bring Brittney home. #MS03 #FreeBG
— Shuwaski Young for Congress (@shuwaskiyoung) August 4, 2022

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Seeing the Justice Department FINALLY charge the officers who murdered Breonna Taylor shortly after we find out a Russian court is sentencing Brittney Griner to 9 years in prison is making me feel some type of way.

There’s no real justice for Black women.#SayHerName #FreeBG
— Ernest is at #NABJNAHJ22 (@MrErnestOwens) August 4, 2022

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Black woman should not have to be perfect in order to be protected, stay alive, and be loved.
— Danté Stewart (Stew) (@stewartdantec) August 4, 2022

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August 4, 2022 by V Leigh

BREAKING: Attorney General Merrick Garland announces that the Justice Department has charged four current and former Louisville Metro Police Department officers with federal crimes related to death of Breonna Taylor. #BreonnaTaylor

BREAKING: Attorney General Merrick Garland announces that the Justice Department has charged four current and former Louisville Metro Police Department officers with federal crimes related to death of Breonna Taylor. https://t.co/MkMVdSy5iE pic.twitter.com/Dn3DYyVoB0
— ABC News (@ABC) August 4, 2022

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Breaking: Brett Hankison is among four LMPD officers who were arrested this morning by the FBI in relation to their role in the Breonna Taylor case. The 3 others are Joshua Jaynes, Kelly Hanna Goodlett, and Kyle Meany. There will be a DOJ presser at 11am to disclose more details
— Roberto Aram Ferdman (@robferdman) August 4, 2022

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AG Merrick Garland announces bombshell charges against police officers involved in the search warrant that led to the killing of Breonna Taylor.

He says defendants “took steps to cover up their unlawful conduct” and “met in a garage where they agreed to tell … a false story.” pic.twitter.com/nEuvdkbJfl
— The Recount (@therecount) August 4, 2022

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#BreonnaTaylor https://t.co/fopFXW14e2
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) August 4, 2022

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NEW: Several LMPD officers charged by the FBI in the death of Breonna Taylor. https://t.co/AagGrDvW7K
— Katie S. Phang (@KatiePhang) August 4, 2022

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May Breonna’s family, friends, and community get the justice that will be perpetually unavailable to her. https://t.co/pTCWWVk9pT
— Brittney Cooper (@ProfessorCrunk) August 4, 2022

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About 650 Google workers signed a petition asking the company to protect users’ abortion-related search history over concerns that law enforcement may seek the data to prosecute patients.

Multiple injured after vehicle plows through Native American parade, suspect in custody

The House passes the Inflation Reduction Act, sending the $740 billion tax, healthcare, and climate bill to President Biden’s desk. The vote is the culmination of more than a year of negotiation among Democrat

Cop Brutalizes Handcuffed Black Man Before Arresting Onlookers

Breonna Taylor’s family is suing the city of Louisville, as they have evidence the raid that killed Ms. Taylor was part of a policy of over-policing to accelerate gentrification.

The report from Uvalde is tragic. One thing is clear. We can prepare, we can harden, all we want, but until we get military-style weapons off of America’s streets, our people, our children will always be at risk.

NYC jails killed another person today, the 11th person this year and 27th person since early 2021. Judges, prosecutors, and every elected official in the state and city need to act now. Release people and stop sending people to these jails to die.

“The number one thing we need to do is address the actual root causes of violence and harm in our society.” @CivRightsCorps founder @equalityAlec talks copaganda and how we can actually make our society safer.

BREAKING: Russian prosecutors asked a court to sentence U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner to 9 1/2 years in prison on cannabis possession charges. Closing arguments in the trial are taking place, nearly six months after her arrest at a Moscow airport.

BREAKING: Attorney General Merrick Garland announces that the Justice Department has charged four current and former Louisville Metro Police Department officers with federal crimes related to death of Breonna Taylor. #BreonnaTaylor