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Black Lives Matter

Black Trans Lives Matters chalk art is seen in Washington Square Park on June 26, 2020, in New York City.
Interview
LGBTQ Rights

Black Trans Activists Are Organizing Against Louisiana Law Targeting Trans Women

Black trans activists are pushing the movement for Black lives to defend trans and gender nonconforming people.
by
Anita Johnson,
Making Contact
August 22, 2020
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Four Portland police officers arrest a protester during a crowd dispersal near Mississippi Avenue on August 14, 2020, in Portland, Oregon.
News
Prisons & Policing

Cops Have Repeatedly Attacked and Obstructed Street Medics During BLM Rebellion

Dozens of reports of police arresting medics and destroying their property have emerged since the revolt began in May.
by
Ella Fassler,
Truthout
August 16, 2020
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Police officers inspect a damaged Best Buy store on August 10, 2020, in Chicago, Illinois.
Op-Ed
Racial Justice

Condemnations of Chicago “Looting” Prioritize Property Over Black Lives

We must develop an understanding of violence that includes the closing of schools, eviction and mass unemployment.
by
David Stovall,
Truthout
August 16, 2020
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Protesters chant during an Occupy Downtown event in downtown Florence, Alabama, on July 16, 2020. Occupy Downtown protest have become a weekly occurrence.
Photo Essay
Racial Justice

Confederate Monument Protests Gain Momentum in Small Alabama Town

Black activist group Project Say Something has tried to have the monument to racism removed since 2017.
by
Abby Clark &
Trevor Kiddy,
Truthout
August 15, 2020
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Kamala Harris
Op-Ed
Politics & Elections

We Can’t Let the Nomination of Harris Blunt Our Demands for Racial Justice

The road to the White House leads away from Black struggle. We must not take our lead from machine politics.
by
Vanessa Wills,
Truthout
August 12, 2020
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Interview
Politics & Elections

Kamala Harris’s “Top Cop” Record Faces New Scrutiny Amid BLM Protests

There’s a great deal of frustration with Harris amid the largest protest movement in U.S. history.
by
Amy Goodman &
Juan González,
Democracy Now!
August 12, 2020
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A police officer is seen through a broken glass at the U.S. Courthouse in Downtown Los Angeles, California, on July 25, 2020.
News Analysis
Prisons & Policing

Federal Judge Sets Out to Bring Down Law Shielding Police From Legal Liability

In a 72-page opinion, a federal judge challenged the Supreme Court to abolish the qualified immunity defense.
by
Marjorie Cohn,
Truthout
August 11, 2020
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A banner with the text "Defund Disarm Abolish" hangs at the entrance of the Occupy City Hall encampment on June 27, 2020, in New York City.
Op-Ed
Prisons & Policing

Abolishing Police Is a Step Toward Ending White Supremacy and Capitalism

We must also dismantle the entire criminal legal apparatus rooted in economic exploitation and racial oppression.
by
Kristian Williams,
Truthout
August 8, 2020
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Police drone flying over protest
News
Prisons & Policing

Over 1,100 Policing Agencies in the US Have Bought Drones Capable of Recording

Despite assurances from police that data will not be shared, it’s hard to imagine that if it exists, it won’t be used.
by
Nick Mottern,
Truthout
August 6, 2020
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Missouri Democratic congressional candidate Cori Bush gives her victory speech at her campaign office on August 4, 2020, in St. Louis, Missouri.
News
Politics & Elections

BLM Activist Cori Bush Ousts Incumbent Democrat in Missouri Primary Election

Bush’s win is the latest in a surge of progressive candidates unseating establishment Democrats.
by
Chris Walker,
Truthout
August 5, 2020
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