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Black Lives Matter Movement in Seattle Occupies Six-Block “Autonomous Zone”
In its list of demands, the “Free Capitol Hill” group calls for police abolition, economic changes and more.
Police Killed Breonna Taylor in Her Home. Their Report Lists Injuries as “None.”
The report runs four pages and is almost entirely free of information about the no-knock raid that killed Taylor.
Police Are Building Surveillance Networks of Private Security Cameras in Cities
Some cities even have rebate programs for residential security cameras, provided they are registered with local police.
Trump Mulls Replacing Jared Kushner After Blaming Him for Tanking Poll Numbers
Trump tried to counter polls showing him down big by tweeting a memo by notoriously wrong pollster John McLaughlin.
Georgia Election Condemned as Result of Deliberate GOP Voter Suppression
Voters in Georgia waited in long lines until after 11 pm to cast their ballots in the state's primary on Tuesday.
Immigrants Who Defend Themselves From Sexual Violence Face Prison, Deportation
Abusive partners often use the threat of deportation to prevent immigrant victims from seeking help or leaving.
Support for Uprisings Against Police Brutality Jumped 20 Points in One Week
A new poll shows more than 8 in 10 Americans say changes are needed in how policing is conducted in the U.S.
Activists Catalog Nearly 600 Videos of Officer Violence Against Protesters
The documentation serves as a counter-narrative to repeated denials of responsibility from the police.
Seattle Protesters Tear-Gassed Just Hours After City’s 30-Day Ban on Its Use
Despite a temporary ban announced on Saturday by the mayor and police chief, tear gas was used on Sunday morning.
New Zealand Declared Virus-Free as United States Approaches 2 Million Cases
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced a relaxation of social distancing rules in her country on Monday.