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Minneapolis Neighborhoods Defend Against Police and White Supremacists
A homegrown rebellion across neighborhoods exposes the deep inequalities and endemic racism.
Police Attacked Protesters After Kneeling for Solidarity Photo Op, Activists Say
Some feel-good stories of officers showing signs of unity are followed up with disturbing accounts of police violence.
Trump Retreats to Bunker as Uprisings Intensify
Trump has offered some consolatory words toward Floyd’s family, but has primarily used protests to attack his opponents.
Senator Plans Amendment to End Transfer of Military Equipment to Local Police
The militarization of local police forces is on full display following the police killing of George Floyd.
Four More Years of Donald Trump Could Delay Global Emissions Cuts by 10 Years
Trump’s call to step back from international climate action endangers any prospect of hitting global emissions targets.
Ocasio-Cortez: “If You Want to End Unrest, End the Conditions That Create It”
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called for a focus on the root causes of poverty, distrust and violence in our society.
Dark Money Spending Rises Above $100 Million as IRS Ends Donor Reporting Rules
More than half of all TV ads related to the 2020 elections are sponsored by dark money groups.
Police Violence Protesters Were Hit With More Police Violence in US Capitol
A massive crowd gathered outside the White House on Saturday joining national protests against George Floyd's murder.
Organizers of 2020’s May Day Actions Are Planning a People’s Strike for June 1
Actions planned across the country for Monday, June 1, will be themed around demands for housing justice.
COVID-Related Fiscal Issues Could Become New Excuse to Privatize Drinking Water
A Philly suburb wants to sell its water as a “path to financial stability,” offering a glimpse of a post-COVID society.