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A National Strike Has Reignited in Colombia — and Is Winning Some Victories
The strike forced the government to withdraw a tax on basic necessities and subsidize college for low-income students.
Cori Bush, AOC Launch Inquiry Into Health Effects of Tear Gas Used by Police
Tear gas is disallowed in war, the lawmakers say, but police regularly use it on the people they’re supposed to protect.
New Report Finds Police-Perpetrated Killings in 2020 Were Vastly Underreported
A new report puts the number of police-perpetrated killings in 2020 at 2,134 -- twice as high as other media estimates.
Police Are Backing Bills That Make It Easier to Crush Nonviolent Protests
Police, their unions and lobbyists have supported one or more “anti-riot” bills in at least 14 states since last June.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Chauvin, 3 Officers Present at George Floyd’s Murder
The officers are charged with violating George Floyd’s constitutional rights and failing to provide medical care.
Cities Drop Most Charges Against BLM Protesters as Cops Fail to Provide Evidence
Over 90 percent of charges in cities analyzed have been dropped, suggesting police used arrests to suppress protests.
Police Officer Who Killed Daunte Wright Will Face Manslaughter Charge
People have flooded the streets of Brooklyn Center for the third night in a row to protest Daunte Wright’s killing.
Feds Convene Grand Jury to Probe Past Violent Conduct of George Floyd’s Killer
A lawyer for George Floyd's family said it was “gratifying” to see the DOJ under Biden moving forward on the case.
Police Deployed Potentially Lethal Chemical During Black Lives Matter Protests
The hexachloroethane smoke that police used against protesters can cause vomiting, respiratory distress and even death.
New Toolkit Tallies Up Victories and Summarizes Strategies to Defund the Police
Over the past six months, organizers across the country have won significant victories in campaigns to defund police.