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Thousands in New York City March for Justice, Peace and an End to Racist Police
Tens of thousands gathered to protest the police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others.
Minneapolis City Council Members Pledge to Abolish the Police Department
The move to defund the police will likely need a change to the city's charter, too, requiring a city-wide vote.
Trump’s New White House Barrier Transformed Into Black Lives Matter Memorial
A structure for division and separation has been transformed into a symbol of revolt.
Police Violence in Minneapolis Affirms Why Cops Have No Place in Labor Movement
Already the labor movement has signaled growing impatience with the police and their so-called unions.
Thousands Protest Against Police Violence Outside US Embassies in UK and Spain
Protests over the police killing of George Floyd have also taken place in France, Mexico, Jamaica and Ireland.
It’s Time to Redistribute Obscene Police Budgets to Much-Needed Public Services
The cost of policing is exacted first and foremost in the damage to Black lives — and second on public resources.
Top Recipients of Police Money Include Trump and Leading Congressional Democrats
Since the 1994 election cycle, police unions and PACs have donated over $1.1 million to congressional campaigns.
Outside of the US, the World Sees Uprisings, Not Riots
The United States is paying the price for denying people what Malcolm X called "the right to be a human being."
Poll: 74 Percent Agree George Floyd’s Death Reflects Systemic Racism in Policing
Two-thirds of Americans are also upset with how President Donald Trump has acted since Floyd was killed.
Move to Defund Police Gains Support Nationwide
The increasing support comes as images and videos of police attacking peaceful protesters continue to spread.