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Angela Davis on Movement Building, “Defund the Police” and Where We Go From Here
Public opinion has dramatically shifted on policing and systemic racism.
Klobuchar Worked With Law Enforcement Group to Increase Police Budgets
The possible VP pick sought to ramp up the budget for a key cop-hiring program created by Joe Biden’s 1994 crime bill.
Camden Is Not a Blueprint for Disbanding the Police
Using Camden as an example of how to “disband” a police department ignores that the city replaced cops with more cops.
Trump Rally-Goers Required to Agree Not to Sue If They Contract COVID-19
The rallies have potential to be super-spreader events, especially as states see increases in COVID cases.
Congress Members Obtain COVID-19 Loans Through Small Business Program
Large corporations have received millions in loans while Black and Latino-owned businesses were shut out.
“I Can’t Do It” Say Some GIs Being Deployed to Quell Uprisings
It's not clear what repercussions could result if a GI refused to adhere to the president's orders.
Trump Refuses to Discuss Removing Confederate Names From Military Bases
The White House is spinning removal of Confederate names from bases as an affront to those who served in recent years.
Trump Picks Site of Anti-Black Massacre for Rally on Day Marking End to Slavery
As many as 300 Black Tulsa residents were killed during a massacre instigated by whites against their community in 1921.
US Passes 2 Million COVID Cases Amid Reopening, Raising Fears of Second Wave
States are easing stay-at-home orders and reopening their economies as more than a dozen see surges in new infections.
Trump’s Illegal Use of Military Against Uprisings Portends Battles Ahead
Even as Trump withdraws troops, we must be prepared for if and when he does recall them to stamp out dissent.