December 11, 2018 by V Leigh

We must end the absurdity of the United States having more people in jail than any other country on Earth

Black youth only account for about 20% of the total youth population in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania—but they were 20X more likely than their white peers to be arrested and charged as adults in 2016 & 2017. via @theappeal https://t.co/JxCF3mYbii

— Sentencing Project (@SentencingProj) November 27, 2018

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Because of the use of a notoriously unreliable roadside drug test, a Georgia woman endured arrest, a million-dollar bond, and months of jail—over "meth" that was actually cotton candy.@laurenk_gill via @theappeal https://t.co/hBwIzThYCP pic.twitter.com/MAqAkl8R4e

— Inst. Policy Studies (@IPS_DC) November 27, 2018

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Reform of the criminal justice system must include a nuanced approach to the prosecution and sentencing of all crimes. Larry Krasner is one of the only DAs in the country that doesn't limit his reform to the prosecution of nonviolent crimes. https://t.co/GStcWahbi6 by @abgutman

— The Appeal (@theappeal) November 20, 2018

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For framing innocent Black men, a Florida police chief gets three years in prison. Raimundo Atesiano, the former Biscayne Park police chief, directed his officers to frame innocent men for a series of unsolved burglaries. https://t.co/6lqspz71Fn

— The Appeal (@theappeal) November 27, 2018

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We must end the absurdity of the United States having more people in jail than any other country on Earth. We have a racist criminal justice system that must be fundamentally transformed.

— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) November 25, 2018

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“I know what I did was wrong, and I had to pay the price for my actions… But this is the most extreme price there is.”

There's more than one family separation crisis in this country. https://t.co/nz2X3OZefp

— Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter) December 5, 2018

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BREAKING: An Illinois appeals court upheld a decision to sentence a man to 10 years in prison for stealing $33 worth of underwear from a Family Dollar store. https://t.co/7hQstxIFFQ

— Injustice Watch (@injusticewatch) December 5, 2018

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Bail was created to ensure that people show up to their court date, but instead it’s just used to punish poor people. @jduffyrice pic.twitter.com/kDEYAVysgP

— Liz Plank (@feministabulous) November 30, 2018

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Delaware prisoners say they were beaten, stripped and tortured for months after a February uprising, w/ guards physically and verbally abusing them to this day. https://t.co/MYsk5sKdT6

— Matt Ferner (@matthewferner) November 30, 2018

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Fred Clay was arrested for murder when he was 16, found guilty, and then spent nearly 38 years in prison in Massachusetts before he was exonerated. Clay has been out of prison for over a year but has yet to see any compensation from the state. https://t.co/rrTa616JFe

— The Appeal (@theappeal) December 3, 2018

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“I’m not trying to escape, I just wanted to cut myself,” Molly, who has a severe mental illness, told Illinois corrections officers. She used the razor wire from the fence to cut her arm. The prison responded with pepper spray and punishment. https://t.co/zqcw10QdNh

— The Appeal (@theappeal) December 5, 2018

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Life imprisonment has little effect on crimes rates, yet there are more than 200,000 lifers in prison. Watch our full video on the real impact of life sentences here: https://t.co/4nFkdPOvx3

Learn more at: https://t.co/pENPanaahG #EndLifeImprisonment #20YearsisEnough pic.twitter.com/YXiVMkmQ94

— Brave New Films (@bravenewfilms) December 5, 2018

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Where is the justice? A Tennessee court ruled that Cyntoia Brown, a #SexTrafficking survivor, must serve 51 years in prison before she is eligible for parole https://t.co/0JaprhGtgH pic.twitter.com/x4XiOEixNk

— Blavity News (@Blavity) December 7, 2018

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"Cyntoia [Brown] never described herself as a child sex slave, a term that is now being used to characterize her experience. … Such sensationalist language … obscures the complexities inherent in the experiences of young people in the sex trade.” https://t.co/CJH489IwzF

— The Appeal (@theappeal) December 11, 2018

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December 9, 2018 by V Leigh

The FBI reported yesterday that there were 7,106 single-bias incidents involving 8,493 victims in 2017. Just more than 59% of those victims were targeted because of their race, ethnicity or ancestry.

When people think of racism like this, they think about some far-off time in some far-off land.

But this is today, in South Los Angeles, on Crenshaw. These are swastikas on Black faces.

An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us. pic.twitter.com/xP7D05A3o4

— Congressmember Bass (@RepKarenBass) November 29, 2018

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Holocaust scholar at Teachers College, Columbia University finds swastikas spray-painted on her office wall https://t.co/UYSfo7MzXy #Antisemitism

— Michael Dickson (@michaeldickson) November 29, 2018

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Tonight, in “Documenting Hate: New American Nazis,” we take a closer look at Atomwaffen, examining its alleged role in a failed terror plot and how it hosted “hate camps” with military-style training. Watch at 9/8c on @PBS & at this link. https://t.co/ke9dgaGEND pic.twitter.com/YuUgvzBcdS

— FRONTLINE (@frontlinepbs) November 20, 2018

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Survey: nearly four-in-ten Latinos reported experiencing offensive incidents in the last year, including:
-discrimination
-criticism for speaking Spanish in public
-being told to go back to their country
-being called offensive names.https://t.co/8fJeXeBVpX via @HoustonChron

— Documenting Hate (@DocumentHate) November 1, 2018

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'You're Gonna Be Wiped Out, Trust Me' – Video shows Arizona woman make shocking racist attack https://t.co/1aFupahKKv pic.twitter.com/tQ0Mt5BbPk

— Newsweek (@Newsweek) November 23, 2018

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What's this woman's name? Who is she?

She openly called my friend a nigger yesterday @BedBathBeyond in Pembroke Pines, Florida during the Black Friday sales.

She did right in front of my friend's children. And the store did nothing about it.

What's her name? pic.twitter.com/w3uiDkREuM

— Shaun King (@shaunking) November 25, 2018

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Here's a better picture of her. What's her name?

I've said this before and I'll say it again.

Go ahead and be a public bigot, but we will hold you publicly accountable for it. pic.twitter.com/lUeow0xjjO

— Shaun King (@shaunking) November 25, 2018

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White supremacy is schools citing free speech when kids praise Nazism but threaten punishment when kids condemn racism.😑 pic.twitter.com/dj1CYUdOMK

— Qasim Rashid, Esq. (@MuslimIQ) November 24, 2018

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The FBI reported yesterday that there were 7,106 single-bias incidents involving 8,493 victims in 2017. Just more than 59% of those victims were targeted because of their race, ethnicity or ancestry. https://t.co/zJPJLXzkmf

— Hatewatch (@Hatewatch) November 14, 2018

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November 30, 2018 by V Leigh

Policing the Police

In the wake of a Nashville cop shooting & killing Jocques Clemmons, a Black man who was running away, community groups have put a referendum on the November ballot to create an independent police oversight board. https://t.co/nXl9t5WWIq via @TheAppeal Political Report newsletter

— The Appeal (@theappeal) October 25, 2018

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Policing the Police: After two high-profile police shootings in two years, civilian oversight of the MNPD is on the ballot. https://t.co/6N4eZrHSMe pic.twitter.com/25lh7WhvWw

— Nashville Scene (@NashvilleScene) October 25, 2018

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I’m sorry, but I need you to watch this and know the name #MatthewGraves.

An unarmed, non-violent white man who was brutally shot and killed by police after jaywalking.

We need his story to be known because it exposes this brutal system often crosses racial lines as well. https://t.co/xJAMP2ZH9l

— Shaun King (@shaunking) October 26, 2018

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and note, the "all lives matter" folks aren't the ones bringing this up…it's Shaun, as it always is–always progressive folks who care when cops kill people 4 no good reason, regardless of race… https://t.co/xtvHiaxjJt

— Tim Wise (@timjacobwise) October 27, 2018

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“It’s making me feel that the [Baton Rouge police] officer that killed my son [Calvin Toney] is going to get off with it,” Pam Toney said. ”That’s how I feel. If they kill Alton Sterling cold-blooded right on camera, we’re not going to stand a chance.” https://t.co/Rrzl8aFWfY

— The Appeal (@theappeal) November 20, 2018

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4 years ago today Cleveland police officer Timothy Loehmann shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice. Police waited 4 minutes before providing Rice with first aid. He died the following day. https://t.co/UzKhoYQNqp

— The Appeal (@theappeal) November 22, 2018

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An arbitrator reinstated a Seattle police officer who was fired in 2016 for punching an intoxicated handcuffed woman. The officer’s discipline will be reduced to a 15-day suspension. He will receive full back pay, less the unpaid days for his suspension. https://t.co/Jgp7Zy4QYW pic.twitter.com/7qOeYzi4x8

— The Appeal (@theappeal) November 23, 2018

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Jerry Smith Jr., an unarmed Black man, had spread his arms & fingers as Milwaukee cops cornered him with their guns drawn. Smith appears to be getting on the ground as two cops shoot him. He survived but will suffer permanent partial paralysis in his leg. https://t.co/5SxmYHymSf

— The Appeal (@theappeal) November 25, 2018

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The @NRA’s ‘good guy with a gun’ mantra doesn’t apply to Black men.

Emantic Fitzgerald Bradford Jr., #EJBradford, an active duty Army officer & son of a police officer was home for Thanksgiving when he was mistaken for a mall shooter & murdered by Hoover, AL police.#WhyWeKneel pic.twitter.com/rMnRYDYFZN

— Bishop Talbert Swan (@TalbertSwan) November 25, 2018

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Three Chicago police officers are on trial on charges of conspiring to protect their colleague, Jason Van Dyke, the officer who fatally shot 17-year-old Laquan McDonald. Van Dyke was found guilty of murder. Now attention turns to the alleged cover-up. https://t.co/cSY5U5QCLy

— The Appeal (@theappeal) November 28, 2018

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November 28, 2018 by V Leigh

Trump’s new “public charge” regulation would strip immigrant families of their access to healthy food 🍎, health care 🏥, and housing

.@JulianCastro: "I consider [Trump’s border detentions] state-sponsored child abuse and basically kidnapping of kids from their parents." pic.twitter.com/KrIryqyCum

— UpFront (@AJUpFront) October 19, 2018

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"Children being separated from their parents, it’s heart-breaking. And we’re complicit. We invited people into our community by giving them a low-wage job, hiring them to be our nanny, and then we trick them and turn them in." — SPLC's Lecia Brooks https://t.co/qRzaoiNPYX

— Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter) October 19, 2018

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Trump’s new “public charge” regulation would strip immigrant families of their access to healthy food 🍎, health care 🏥, and housing 🏘️. It would make the U.S. a sicker, hungrier, and poorer nation. TAKE ACTION ➡️ https://t.co/gk6SjpsnCg #ProtectFamilies pic.twitter.com/hgpRncogOn

— Immigrant Defense Project (@ImmDefense) October 11, 2018

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Immigration Application Denial Rates Jump 37% Under Trump https://t.co/hnFiHpdE3L via @CatoInstitute

— Marketa Lindt (@marketalindt) November 19, 2018

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Asylum court denial rates are also trending up https://t.co/ehg7jRf8FO

— Prerna P. Lal, Esq. (@prernaplal) November 19, 2018

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The Trump administration waived background checks for all staff working at the largest detention camp for migrant children. https://t.co/oTOFgHeeLQ

— Brave New Films (@bravenewfilms) November 27, 2018

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Not vetting adults who work with children is just another example of government-sanctioned child abuse under the Trump administration. His policies are despicable and disgusting. https://t.co/fpO0wNqoQm

— Brave New Films (@bravenewfilms) November 27, 2018

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November 15, 2018 by V Leigh

We’re already in a crisis of democracy.

I’m curating a list of racist attacks on candidates of color this election cycle for @HuffPost. Here’s what we have thus far: https://t.co/36RWjKxm1E

— rocket juju (@juliacraven) October 18, 2018

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Trump and Republicans increased the deficit by $1.5 trillion as a result of giving massive tax cuts to the wealthy and large corporations.

Now all of a sudden they are worried about the deficit.

You know how they want to deal with it? By cutting Social Security and Medicare.

— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) October 19, 2018

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And in Mississippi — 1 of only 4 states that imposes a lifelong voting ban for people convicted of felonies — we filed a lawsuit to overturn the state’s discriminatory policy. Tomorrow, we'll present the case at a legislative hearing in Jackson https://t.co/IdqHY79P5B

— Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter) October 4, 2018

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Supreme Court Enables Mass Disenfranchisement of North Dakota’s Native Americans https://t.co/2AucwBomt3 via @aclu

— Jacqueline Keeler (@jfkeeler) October 14, 2018

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It's not just Georgia. We're already in a crisis of democracy. "Nine states with a history of racial discrimination are more aggressively removing registered voters from their rolls than other states, according to a report released Friday." https://t.co/hRCtySAEOH

— Josh Shepperd (@joshshepperd) October 14, 2018

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Election Day must become a national holiday. In America we should be celebrating our democracy and doing everything possible to make it easier for people to participate in the political process. https://t.co/hwlzoR2rQU

— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) October 14, 2018

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Even this tweet about @StaceyAbrams is dangerous.

The President of the United States is saying that if a particular person is elected, that they will "DESTROY THE STATE"

Think of how this can be intepreted. https://t.co/JDHu2dKegZ

— Shaun King (@shaunking) October 27, 2018

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Donald Trump likes to talk about a "booming economy." This is not a "booming economy" when you have people working 2 or 3 jobs, making $8 an hour just to put food on the table. pic.twitter.com/g1lraQkPHi

— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) October 25, 2018

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Could efforts to block voters swing elections? Certainly. https://t.co/Ua5DhrAZIw pic.twitter.com/UeCgyKeaGI

— NYT Opinion (@nytopinion) October 27, 2018

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CNN's lead story: "Trump campaign releases racist ad" https://t.co/OsdxlMMBjV pic.twitter.com/SvRSJxD2qz

— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) November 1, 2018

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Over 20,000 absentee ballots rejected in Florida, disproportionately from Democratic voters. This is the real voter fraud Rick Scott should investigate https://t.co/oC90IJdCXV

— Ari Berman (@AriBerman) November 11, 2018

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According to @NAACP, “Mississippi had most lynchings from 1882-1968 with 581.” And here’s the incumbent US Senator from Mississippi telling a “lynching” joke to a group of white people, who belly laugh afterwards. She’s in a Nov. 27 runoff against Mike Espy, a Black man. Vote. https://t.co/RFK6N2MlO4

— Scott Hechinger (@ScottHech) November 11, 2018

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Can we just stop for a moment and consider that the President of the United States is trying to stop LEGAL VOTES from being counted in an election.

We are a democracy. This is the PRESIDENT.

I know we’re all overwhelmed by the news but that’s just crazy batshit insane.

— Mikel Jollett (@Mikel_Jollett) November 10, 2018

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A brief abridged video compilation of Trump's attacks on black people from the Central Park Five to President Obama to Michelle Obama to Andrew Gillum to Stacey Abrams to Maxine Waters to April Ryan to Abby Phillip to Yamiche Alcindor to Don Lemon to LeBron James, and many more. pic.twitter.com/TbJ8Q0KjQC

— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) November 9, 2018

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I never planned to run for office. After my son Jordan was shot and killed, my life completely changed. This is my story — please share it far and wide, and join me on this journey.

— With Love,

Lucy pic.twitter.com/f5Ej8fKQxO

— Lucy McBath (@LucyWins2018) September 12, 2018

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November 12, 2018 by V Leigh

News of the prison and justice system

The US is the only country in the world that allows its courts to sentence youth to die in prison. Washington joined 20 states to end this injustice. When will other states follow suit? https://t.co/Y0dftvcAv0

— Brave New Films (@bravenewfilms) October 19, 2018

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As a teen, Pedro Hernandez spent 12 months at Rikers unable to make bail. This summer, we reported that documents revealed that the Bronx DA was still withholding key evidence in his case. This last week the DA agreed to dismiss his remaining charges. https://t.co/CjPf3V9ugm

— The Appeal (@theappeal) October 14, 2018

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If incarcerated Pennsylvanians want to read, they now must come up with $147 to purchase a tablet and then pay a private company for electronic versions of their reading material. And keep in mind, incarcerated people are paid less than $1 per hour. https://t.co/DyNVC7ssAV

— The Appeal (@theappeal) October 15, 2018

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8. African Americans are exponentially more likely to be wrongly convicted (and executed) for crimes they never committed.

SOURCE: https://t.co/CkbWz12i3Z

SOURCE: https://t.co/6wAVpi10Bb

SOURCE: https://t.co/68DdGoTUa4 #WhyWeSayBlackLivesMatter

— Shaun King (@shaunking) April 21, 2018

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A few months ago, someone slipped me a copy of a grievance against a Harris County judge. I started digging, went down a data rabbit hole & ended up w/this story. One finding: 96% of the kids the cty sent to juvy prison last year were children of color. https://t.co/mzSoCaV34I

— Keri Blakinger (@keribla) October 21, 2018

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Forced, sudden withdrawal in jail can be deadly. In Colorado, Tyler Tabor died of dehydration in jail after experiencing painful opiate withdrawal symptoms for three days. Nearly all withdrawal deaths, especially those due to dehydration, are preventable. https://t.co/V1QmDdktdV

— The Appeal (@theappeal) October 15, 2018

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How America Systematically Fails Survivors of Sexual Violence | American Civil Liberties Union
See more at -> #SoJustSystemic https://t.co/bis8xvrnG7

— Rhonda Ragsdale (@profragsdale) October 17, 2018

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“Many reformers rightly point out that an ankle bracelet is preferable to a prison cell. Yet I find it difficult to call this progress. As I see it, digital prisons are to mass incarceration what Jim Crow was to slavery.“ – Michelle Alexander https://t.co/F5KNnhOx8V

— The Appeal (@theappeal) November 10, 2018

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The prison system sees us as easy targets. Trans and queer folks are stalked and preyed upon by police.

-Keira Dixon with @YouthBreakOUT on how trans and queer bodies are used to support the the prison industrial complex NOLA pic.twitter.com/3eElk77pgZ

— Rinku Sen (@rinkuwrites) November 9, 2018

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November 4, 2018 by V Leigh

If you don’t have a plan to stop white men shooting up places of worship, concerts, or schools, you aren’t serious about stopping terrorism.

Gregory Bush, the man accused of shooting & killing 2 African Americans in a KY Kroger last week, was charged with murder & attempted murder. He has not yet been with a hate crime, despite evidence that the attack was racially motivated. https://t.co/NrYEBgpEsa

— Hatewatch (@Hatewatch) November 1, 2018

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It reminds us of the slaughter of African American worshipers at Charleston’s Mother Emmanuel Church in 2015, the killings of Sikh worshipers in Oak Creek in 2014, and the bombing of Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church in 1963 that left four young African American girls dead.

— Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter) October 27, 2018

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1/ We want your help to cover hate in America.

Our @DocumentHate project has been tracking hate incidents for nearly two years.

We started after the election.https://t.co/wHmFuL2vZL

— ProPublica (@ProPublica) October 27, 2018

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3/ We cataloged more than 300 anti-Semitic incidents in just three months.

And swastika graffiti.

And cemetery vandalism.

And threats to Jewish community centers.https://t.co/QO8NRS3Kzm

— ProPublica (@ProPublica) October 27, 2018

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8/ Have you been the victim of a hate incident or witness one? Please share your story.

We’re listening.https://t.co/Ig2L5kofPb

— ProPublica (@ProPublica) October 27, 2018

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The Dept of Homeland Security's $10m grant program to counter violent extremist ideology was narrowed in 2017 to focus solely on Islamist extremism, not right-wing terrorist groups, which have killed far more people in the US https://t.co/y2IvliIliq

— Joseph Dana (@ibnezra) October 27, 2018

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NYPD refusing to answer questions about why they didn't arrest violent far right group members https://t.co/Nv5eLtEiaX

— Ben Smith (@BuzzFeedBen) October 13, 2018

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We have documented how hateful rhetoric online can turn into real life violence, including the tragic events in Charlottesville, Virginia, last year. Internet companies must do more to ensure that they are doing their part to combat extremism and hate. https://t.co/vYuiKijzBM pic.twitter.com/GY0BWOcBFX

— Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter) October 25, 2018

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Front page of @washingtonpost right now. The United States would be issuing travel warnings against countries with this kind of violence and instability. pic.twitter.com/h4EJy7ecHJ

— Kate Woodsome (@kwoodsome) October 27, 2018

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If you don’t have a plan to stop white men shooting up places of worship, concerts, or schools, you aren’t serious about stopping terrorism.

— Samuel Sinyangwe (@samswey) November 6, 2017

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October 30, 2018 by V Leigh

Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

Gunman burst into synagogue at 09:30 local time during a Shabbat service and bris (circumcision ceremony), shooting indiscriminately and yelling "all Jews must die" , according to @KDKA reporter. pic.twitter.com/P6gJ8Oa1j1

— Steve Herman (@W7VOA) October 27, 2018

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BREAKING: AP sources: At least 10 people killed in shooting at Pittsburgh synagogue.

— The Associated Press (@AP) October 27, 2018

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REMEMBERING THE VICTIMS: Dr. Richard Gottfried was known as a great and compassionate man; a dentist, who would often volunteer at free clinics for patients who couldn't afford the care. https://t.co/SrZqv4hmCu

— KDKA (@KDKA) October 30, 2018

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The Pittsburgh suspect's hatred of Jews merged with a hatred of immigrant "invaders." We may never know where he heard this hateful language, but right-wing media has been saturated with "invasion" and "invaders" talk lately. So I wrote about it. https://t.co/4XYsbc5XLT

— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) October 30, 2018

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Why are they afraid to say "Radical Republican Terrorists?"

— Edan Clay (@EdanClay) October 26, 2018

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We condemn the violent acts of terrorism and hate this week. Though it can be hard to stay the course, we must and we will. We will never stop fighting to end white supremacy forever. #TreeofLife #Pittsburghshooting #BlackLivesMatter

— Black Lives Matter (@Blklivesmatter) October 27, 2018

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Three professionally-trained armed police officers were shot responding to the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh today. What does Trump think a part-time security guard would do against a determined gunman with an assault rifle? https://t.co/8aBdl6Xrpv

— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) October 27, 2018

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Jewish group says Donald Trump not welcome in Pittsburgh following mass shooting https://t.co/UKzNsiXBmE pic.twitter.com/RxynWzeH7u

— Newsweek (@Newsweek) October 29, 2018

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"The murder of these 11 Jews in Pittsburgh is inextricably linked to the murder of the two black shoppers in Kentucky, to the slaughter of black worshipers in Charleston… to the burning of mosques & masjids… to the attack on the Sikh temple in Wisconsin" -Rabbi Ari Lev Fornari pic.twitter.com/XZNfU3RyXb

— Democracy Now! (@democracynow) October 29, 2018

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WATCH: Chants of "Vote! Vote! Vote!" break out at Pittsburgh synagogue vigil https://t.co/ANi0uf7j2D pic.twitter.com/ouQZ81yfoH

— The Hill (@thehill) October 30, 2018

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We remember the 11 who were gunned down at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue.

They lived good and decent lives. They leave behind them broken hearts and happy memories.

May their memories be blessed. https://t.co/AHUQPx7iLt pic.twitter.com/sFkjANxzAR

— Anderson Cooper 360° (@AC360) October 30, 2018

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October 21, 2018 by V Leigh

Nationally, Police killed 1,147 people in 2017. Black people were 25% of those killed despite being only 13% of the population

Nashville police officer charged with criminal homicide after shooting black man in the back, killing him. https://t.co/tmOR1iVzeX

— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 28, 2018

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Homicide charges filed against Nashville police officer who shot, killed 25-year-old Daniel Hambrick as he ran away – ABC News – https://t.co/thqVVyNhcC via @ABC

— Karen Chestney (@KarenChestney) September 28, 2018

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Lawsuit: Systemic Racism Tainted #SF Drug Stings That Targeted Only Black Suspects — https://t.co/JrUNnxxnof

— DcSlumdog (@DcSlumdog) October 9, 2018

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.@MeritLaw: "This is an unarmed black man with his hands up saying 'please don't shoot me' when he's shot two times in the back for suspicion of stealing his own car. There was absolutely no justification." https://t.co/VUNNcZpAON

— The Appeal (@theappeal) October 8, 2018

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Tamir Rice’s mom to lead a protest in Ohio town where police officer who killed her son was hired https://t.co/QGb2bwXBCg

— BlackOUT Collective (@blackoutcollect) October 9, 2018

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Nationally, Police killed 1,147 people in 2017. Black people were 25% of those killed despite being only 13% of the population. (Mapping Police Violence) | #CommunityOversightNow #FORon1

— BLM Nashville (@BLM_Nashville) October 9, 2018

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Leon Ford was shot by a Pittsburgh police officer 5 times in 2012. He was “mistaken” for being a gang member, he was unarmed. Ford was paralyzed, doctors told him that he’d never walk again. Here he is taking his first steps with his son rooting him on.pic.twitter.com/dl5Kz6s06O

— Simar (@sahluwal) October 16, 2018

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This billboard in Sacramento is honoring those lives who have been taken by the Sac PD or while in their custody.
Thank you, @blmsacramento for uplifting these young men & encouraging us to keep fighting for justice! ✊ 🙌 🙏 #BlackLivesMatter & #VOTE pic.twitter.com/9KzV82zscj

— California Endowment (@CalEndow) October 16, 2018

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3. 104 fully unarmed African Americans were killed by police in 2015. That’s more than any single year of lynching in America in over 100 years. The average per year in Jim Crow was 38.

SOURCE: https://t.co/iGB5LpYAcO

SOURCE: https://t.co/95gKTNTXR1 #WhyWeSayBlackLivesMatter

— Shaun King (@shaunking) April 21, 2018

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4. Unarmed African Americans are at least twice as likely to be shot & killed by police as unarmed white Americans. This isn't whining – this is a factual racial disparity.

SOURCE: https://t.co/Vl7eQjHh7e #WhyWeSayBlackLivesMatter

— Shaun King (@shaunking) April 21, 2018

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October 13, 2018 by V Leigh

Caging human beings is not benefiting our communities

Right now, a single parent can be held in jail for a nonviolent offense awaiting trial for weeks, months, or even years. Why? Simply because they cannot afford to pay bail. That’s just wrong.

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) October 9, 2018

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"Placing women and minors (or anyone…) in jail exposes them to violence and misery. It exposes their families and neighborhoods to loss of income, stability, and the everyday companionship of a parent, spouse, sister, brother, neighbor, or coworker." https://t.co/3yQJRLzHfz

— Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter) October 5, 2018

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An Oregon sheriff releases videos a deputy made of Bryan Perry, who was in a padded jail cell, flailing around uncontrollably from a drug overdose. Deputies stood by and laughed at Perry. He died 5 hours after he was booked into jail. https://t.co/X2U0xBZZwj

— The Appeal (@theappeal) October 5, 2018

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Caging human beings is not benefiting our communities, creating a better word for future generations, or protecting the most vulnerable members of our community. We can invest our tax dollars in a better way. Follow @MassBailOut for live updates. #MassBailOut #EndMoneyBail pic.twitter.com/OhkGK8LuWZ

— Kerry Kennedy (@KerryKennedyRFK) October 3, 2018

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Debora Lyons, who suffered from mental illness, stole $155 worth of items from Walmart. It appears she was stealing out of necessity. She was arrested & her bail was set at $1,500. But she couldn’t afford to purchase her release. She hanged herself & died. https://t.co/jO4veGLUfr

— The Appeal (@theappeal) October 12, 2018

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BREAKING: The Washington Supreme Court just struck down the death penalty, citing racial bias.

This makes Washington the 20th state in the nation to outlaw the death penalty. We won't stop fighting until it's struck down everywhere in America.

— ACLU (@ACLU) October 11, 2018

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🚨🚨🚨HUGE news: Washington Supreme Court declares death penalty unlawful under the state constitution, converts ALL death sentences to life imprisonment. Capital punishment is over in Washington. https://t.co/Wv70eeVfQa

— Mark Joseph Stern (@mjs_DC) October 11, 2018

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This is a huge deal not only because it brings the number of states without the death penalty to 20, but its one of the only times abolition was explicitly tied to the racial disparities that @NAACP_LDF, @ACLU, and others have tried to highlight. https://t.co/ubt2pS37So

— Maurice Chammah (@MauriceChammah) October 11, 2018

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We must end the absurdity of the United States having more people in jail than any other country on Earth

The FBI reported yesterday that there were 7,106 single-bias incidents involving 8,493 victims in 2017. Just more than 59% of those victims were targeted because of their race, ethnicity or ancestry.

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Trump’s new “public charge” regulation would strip immigrant families of their access to healthy food 🍎, health care 🏥, and housing

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If you don’t have a plan to stop white men shooting up places of worship, concerts, or schools, you aren’t serious about stopping terrorism.

Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

Nationally, Police killed 1,147 people in 2017. Black people were 25% of those killed despite being only 13% of the population

Caging human beings is not benefiting our communities