Tag: police violence
“He didn’t deserve to die over $20”: George Floyd’s brother urges...
“People of all backgrounds, genders and races have come together to demand change. Honor them. Honor George.”
Buffalo police assaulted a 75-year-old longtime peace activist, now Trump is...
“Martin is someone who deserves, like all our elders, much more respect and care.”
Fifth correctional officer pleads guilty to beating inmate and covering up...
“Correctional officers must abide by and adhere to the same laws they take an oath to uphold and enforce.”
Movement to defund US police departments is a beautiful and doable...
Who needs cops for school discipline, domestic disputes, traffic control and serving warrants?
New Mexico cop fired and arrested after killing man with neck...
Following the death of Valenzuela, the Las Cruces Police Department immediately prohibited the use of neck restraints in apprehensions.
Cop pushes old white man over backwards, leaves victim bleeding and...
This cancer of a creeping police state and of rampant brutality in our communities will continue and grow worse.
‘This is huge’: Move to defund police gains support nationwide
“In moments of crisis, people want services and resources that go directly to help people rather than police that surveil, brutalize, and kill us.”
Say her name: Breonna Taylor was killed by police in March....
The 26-year-old African American woman who was an emergency room technician treating COVID patients and was shot to death by police inside her own apartment in March.
I cover cops as an investigative reporter. Here are five ways...
Police culture can be insular and tough to penetrate, but the public can hold law enforcement accountable. Here are important methods and context you need to know.
American Stonewall: The Cops Have Already Lost
If a politician wants to exercise real leadership, let them proclaim a day of healing where they lead a march of police and protesters together in support of a new era in police relations.
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Sierra Club sounds alarm, nominee Lee Zeldin ‘unqualified’ to head EPA
“The best-case scenario is that the EPA will lose four years in the fight for the planet. The worst-case scenario should send a shudder down your spine.”
House passes bill granting Treasury power to shut down nonprofits without evidence, sparking free...
Legislation dubbed the “nonprofit killer” faces backlash over potential threats to free speech and civil liberties.
143 million Americans may be exposed to toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Millions of Americans face exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water, with new EPA data revealing the extent of contamination and fears of regulatory rollbacks under a Trump administration.
David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.
Senate rejects Sanders’ push to halt US arms sales as weapons fuel 44,000 deaths...
The Senate overwhelmingly voted against the measures, leaving advocates of peace and human rights questioning U.S. complicity in the alleged war crimes unfolding in Gaza.