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Rochester Protesters Say Justice for Daniel Prude Requires Defunding the Police
Since September 2, demonstrators have been calling for the defunding and disbanding of the Rochester Police Department.

In Calling to Defund Police, Don’t Fixate on Costs of Police Settlements
Focusing on costs of police settlements won’t end brutality but could deprive victims of the reparations they deserve.

Trump Wants to Punish US Cities That Don’t Pledge Allegiance to Him
Trump’s threat to block “anarchist jurisdictions” from receiving federal funds is a fascist move.

Trump Threatens to Defund NYC and Other Cities He Deems “Anarchist”
The Justice Department is directed to release its list of "anarchist jurisdictions" within 14 days.

Muslim Solidarity With Black Lives Matter Is Fueling the Push to Defund Police
It's time for Muslim communities to re-evaluate their connection to law enforcement.

“Defund Police” Doesn’t Mean Hire Private Guns — But Cities Are Doing Just That
Cities are increasingly relying on private security amid national uprisings over racist police-perpetrated violence.

Border Town Links Fight Against Trump’s Wall to the Black Lives Matter Movement
Residents say the half-billion being poured into the wall should instead be used to address real crises on the border.

Young People Are Leading the Growing Movement for Police-Free Schools
Youth across the U.S. are organizing for police-free schools and resources that prioritize their well-being.

People of Color Are Facing Economic Devastation While Police Get a Blank Check
Activists are drawing attention to the connections between police killings and rising inequality across racial lines.

If We Don’t Want Armed Feds Occupying Our Cities, We Must Hit the Streets
Continuing the protests is the only way to resist Trump’s attempt to establish martial law in Democratic cities.