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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.
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.
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.
Cornel West: “We Are Witnessing America as a Failed Social Experiment”
The Harvard professor and activist denounced “neo-fascist gangster” Trump and “milquetoast” neoliberal Democrats.
Without Anger Over Inequality and Lynchings, We Have No Hope for Democracy
The anger that erupted in response to the murder of George Floyd plays a crucial role in the fight for U.S. democracy.
Police Arrested Afro-Latino Reporter While Treating White Colleague “Politely”
As Omar Jimenez asked why he was arrested while cameras were still rolling, officers didn't appear to give him a reason.
Minneapolis Protesters Call to Defund the Police
Protesters rose up and set fire to the Third Police Precinct in Minneapolis last night.
Police Arrest CNN Journalist During Live TV Coverage of George Floyd Protests
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz apologized for the arrest of the CNN crew Friday morning.
Civil Rights Attorney: Minneapolis Police Have a Long Pattern of Racist Violence
Residents again took to the streets to protest the death of George Floyd, a Black man killed by a white police officer.
Police Fire Rubber Bullets, Tear Gas at Protest Against Killing of George Floyd
Massive protests erupted in the wake of video footage showing a Minneapolis police officer kneeling on Floyd's neck.