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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.
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.”
Buffalo Officers Suspended After Shoving 75-Year-Old Demonstrator to the Ground
The department's initial statement on the protester's fall failed to acknowledge officers' involvement in pushing him.
Law Enforcement Seizes Thousands of Masks Sent to Protect Protesters From COVID
The seizure of the masks sparked widespread outrage on social media.
Amazon Says Black Lives Matter, But It’s Helping Fund Police Foundations
One of Amazon's charitable arms helps fund police foundations that purchase surveillance equipment and weaponry.
Bill Barr Thinks He’s in Command and Can Wage War in Our Cities
Barr now has “federal troops” on the street in D.C. with no badges or insignia.
DC Residents Take to the Streets to Demand End of Police State
Protesters continue to pour onto the streets in spite of curfews and other attempts to stifle demonstrations.
Obama Calls for Police Reform, But Others Note He Doesn’t Go Far Enough
Critics on the left noted Obama’s calls for reform didn't go far enough.
Trump Is Framing US Residents as Enemies to Be Met by Force. Don’t Let Him.
Trump is attempting to turn this past week’s explosion of political protest into his Reichstag fire moment.
With Hydroxychloroquine Out of the News, Ingraham Pivots to Tear Gas Trutherism
Ingraham devoted ample airtime to defending Trump's discredited coronavirus cure. Now, they're taking on tear gas.