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Minneapolis School Board Votes to Terminate $1.1 Million Contract With Police
Students and the community had urged the school district for years to divest from police and invest in social services.
Raleigh Cops Fire Flash-Bangs at Gay Bar Offering First Aid, Water to Protesters
Video taken by an employee shows that the action was entirely unprovoked and came without warning.
McConnell Blocks Resolution Condemning Assault on Nonviolent Protesters
McConnell blocked the passage of a resolution condemning Trump for violating protesters' constitutional rights.
Iowa Republicans Vote Out Rep. Steve King Amid Protests for Racial Justice
Widely known as the most overtly racist member of Congress, King was defeated in the Republican primary on Tuesday.
Ella Jones Elected to Serve as Ferguson’s First Black Mayor
Jones described her victory on Tuesday night as symbolizing “inclusion” for the city's residents.
As Trump Threatens to Send Military Into Cities, Some GIs Refuse to Comply
Two National Guardsmen spoke to Truthout on the condition of anonymity about why they’re refusing orders.
Black Owner of Yaya’s BBQ Killed by Louisville Police Often Gave Them Free Meals
McAtee often gave free meals to local police who frequented his popular barbecue joint in Louisville.
Anti-Fascist Activists Speak Out Against Trump’s “Terrorist” Label
The subtext to Trump's wrongheaded allegations is that the protests are illegitimate in nature.
Black Workers Hit Harder and Earlier by COVID Unemployment, New Report Shows
More Black workers lost their jobs in February and March than their white counterparts, the economic report found.
Majority of Americans Support Uprisings, Disagree With Trump, Poll Finds
Americans also gave Trump bad grades on how he's handled himself during the uprisings.