An unexpected group, not known for activism, emerged in 2020 as an unlikely financier of social change: corporations.
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Trial for ex-cop charged in Floyd’s death moves ahead, for now
A district court judge sayshe wants to hear whether a third-degree murder charge can be added to the counts of second-degree murder and manslaughter against Derek Chauvin.
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3rd-degree murder count could be reinstated in George Floyd’s death
Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, who is currently charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Investigator seeks information about police response to June protest in Portland
The city hired a Minneapolis firm to do an internal affairs investigation of the police department’s response to an anti-racism demonstration that drew an estimated 2,500 downtown.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Black History Month: The past shows the way forward
History shows that the actions of ordinary people have the power to transform the world.
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Louisiana trooper kicked, dragged Black man who died in custody
The May 2019 arrest is likened to the police killing of George Floyd.
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Growing tension in Minneapolis as trial looms in George Floyd death
Anything less than a murder conviction is likely to test the city once again.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Readfield-area school hosts community racism discussion to culminate learning topic
Around 40 members of the community participated in Thursday’s event, hosted by Maranacook Community Middle School teachers.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
GOP bills would protect drivers who hit protesters
Tumultuous demonstrations stir debate about what tactics are free speech and which go too far.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Gardiner, Augusta Civil Rights Teams honor Martin Luther King Jr. with virtual celebration
Despite remote learning since winter break, Gardiner’s and Augusta’s Civil Rights Teams have found ways to celebrate MLK Jr. Day, while Skowhegan Area High School is focusing on personal pronouns.