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Trump Begins His New Civil War With Flash-Bangs and a Photo Op
Trump's talk of “Second Amendment rights” while condemning protesters is ominous.
Minneapolis Neighborhoods Defend Against Police and White Supremacists
A homegrown rebellion across neighborhoods exposes the deep inequalities and endemic racism.
Police Attacked Protesters After Kneeling for Solidarity Photo Op, Activists Say
Some feel-good stories of officers showing signs of unity are followed up with disturbing accounts of police violence.
This Is What a Revolution Looks Like
We are at a fulcrum moment as a society. We must back the movement for justice and resist authoritarian pushback.
Trump Retreats to Bunker as Uprisings Intensify
Trump has offered some consolatory words toward Floyd’s family, but has primarily used protests to attack his opponents.
Racism and Racial Terrorism Has Fueled Nationwide Anger
Scholar Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor discusses the rebellion that has been fueled by the death of George Floyd.
Senator Plans Amendment to End Transfer of Military Equipment to Local Police
The militarization of local police forces is on full display following the police killing of George Floyd.
Ocasio-Cortez: “If You Want to End Unrest, End the Conditions That Create It”
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called for a focus on the root causes of poverty, distrust and violence in our society.
Police Violence Protesters Were Hit With More Police Violence in US Capitol
A massive crowd gathered outside the White House on Saturday joining national protests against George Floyd's murder.
US Border Patrol Is Using a Predator Drone to Spy on Minneapolis Protests
Customs and Border Protection has been flying the drone during protests against the police killing of George Floyd.