The latest on protests around the world against racism and police brutality. MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota prosecutors acknowledged Wednesday that a police officer had his knee on George Floyd’s neck for 7 minutes, 46 seconds – not the 8:46 that has become a global symbol of police brutality. The initial complaint alleges Derek Chauvin “had his […]
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Leonard Pitts: NBA restart would distract us from very serious issues. And that would be great
I can’t be the only one who needs to scream at a number that’s only a score, not a death toll.
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Maine Voices: ‘Being Black ain’t easy’ – but let’s use this moment to make real change
In the days since the death of George Floyd, I have felt a mix of sadness, optimism and exhaustion.
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Senate Republicans to propose policing changes in ‘Justice Act’
The bill is not as sweeping as a Democratic proposal, but it shows how swiftly the national debate has been transformed as Republicans embrace a new priority in an election year.
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Calls for de-escalation training grow after Atlanta shooting
The city’s mayor says police officers will be required to continuously undergo deescalation training.
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UN Human Rights Council to turn attention on ‘systemic’ racism in U.S.
The body is holding a rare ‘urgent debate’ on Wednesday to address police brutality, racism and violence against peace protests in America.
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Trump signs order for police reform, doesn’t mention racism
The president and Republicans in Congress have been rushing to respond to the mass demonstrations against police brutality and racial prejudice that have raged for weeks in response to the deaths of black Americans.
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Two Portland councilors seek outside probe of police protest response
An independent review of Portland Police actions at two Black Lives Matter demonstrations is important “to show that our city leaders are listening to the calls for change and demonstrate our respect for all voices,” Councilor Kimberly Cook said.
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Smithsonian gathering posters and stories from Floyd protests in D.C.
After days of deliberation, museum employees decided they must preserve what they could, as a first step toward creating a future exhibit or collection capturing the moment.
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The Latest: Senate Republicans to propose policing changes in ‘Justice Act’
The latest on protests around the world against racism and police brutality. WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans are proposing changes to police procedures and accountability with an enhanced use-of-force database, restrictions on chokeholds and new commissions to study law enforcement and race, according to a draft obtained by The Associated Press. The JUSTICE Act — Just […]
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