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Black Lives Matter
Policing and Militarism Go Hand in Hand. We Must Abolish Both.
Police and the military operate under the same principle -- they move in, occupy and oppress communities.
UK’s First Black Studies Professor Calls on African Diaspora to Unite
Radical scholar Kehinde Andrews is part of a broad movement calling for renewed internationalism and Pan-Africanism.
Police Are Backing Bills That Make It Easier to Crush Nonviolent Protests
Police, their unions and lobbyists have supported one or more “anti-riot” bills in at least 14 states since last June.
AFL-CIO Quietly Released a Police Reform Report. It Calls for More Funding.
The report by the country's largest federation of unions also rejected calls to expel police unions.
Campaigns to Defund Police Have Seen Major Wins — and They’re Not Stopping
George Floyd was murdered by police one year ago today. “Defund the police” is digging in and growing roots.
Our School Board Is Under Attack for Putting Anti-Racist Education Into Action
My school is developing an anti-racist curriculum and polices that can be replicated at schools across the nation.
Activists Push for Charges to Be Dropped Against Demonstrators for Black Lives
At least 363 protesters still face federal charges.
Olympics Committee Accused of Racism for “Black Lives Matter” Ban at Tokyo Games
The decision comes as the IOC reaffirms its controversial “Rule 50” that bans political speech among athletes.
Abolitionist Struggles Are Also Matters of Global Justice
Author Julian Aguon’s new book links the struggle to demilitarize his native Guam to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Justice Department Investigations Don’t Actually Challenge Police Violence
The proceduralism of the DOJ won’t stop police killings, just as years of “police reform” didn’t save George Floyd.