BLM

Published
July 15, 2020

Floyd family sues Minneapolis officers charged in his death

The lawsuit also alleges that the city allowed a culture of excessive force, racism and impunity to flourish in its police force.
Published
July 15, 2020

Missouri governor says Trump ‘getting involved’ in case of couple who pointed guns at protesters

The governor said the president and Attorney General William Barr 'are going to take a look' at the case in St. Louis.
Published
July 15, 2020

Breonna Taylor protesters sat on the Kentucky attorney general’s lawn. Police charged 87 with felonies.

Three police officers who fatally shot Taylor, 26, inside her home while she was asleep, have not been criminally charged in her death.
Published
July 14, 2020

Philadelphia protesters file class-action suits against city over tear gas, use of force

The lawsuits accuse the city of using military-level force against peaceful demonstrators protesting racial inequality and police brutality.
Published
July 14, 2020

Letter: Balentine’s BLM column outrageous, inappropriate

Published
July 14, 2020

Letter: Balentine displays clear lack of understanding about BLM
Published
July 13, 2020

Hundreds protest in Pennsylvania after officer uses knee to restrain man

Activists against police brutality express outrage and demanding accountability after video emerged over the weekend of an officer putting his knee on a man’s head and neck area outside a hospital.
Published
July 13, 2020

Portland council votes to form committee to address systemic racism

Mayor Kate Snyder's proposal for a Racial Equity Steering Committee was criticized by members of the public, and councilors narrowed the scope of its work to focus on police policies.
Published
July 13, 2020

Justice Department to probe shooting of Oregon protester

Donavan LaBella, 26, was hit in the head by a less-lethal round by a federal officer.
Published
July 13, 2020

Legal experts review Black Minnesota teen’s life sentence

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who was top prosecutor in Hennepin County during Myon Burrell's sentencing, says she welcomes and supports the panel.