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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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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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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Saints’ Malcolm Jenkins joins CNN as social justice contributor
Jenkins has actively engaged in recent discussions about police brutality and police funding on social and in mainstream media, as well as at rallies.
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‘Gone with the Wind’ will return to HBO Max with more ‘historical context’
HBO intends to bring the film back “with additional historical context.”
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Senate Republicans’ emerging police reforms would restrict chokeholds
Set to roll out Wednesday, the bill includes the creation of a national database of police use-of-force incidents. Democrats say the package doesn’t go far enough.
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The Latest: Seattle council bans police use of crowd control weapons
The latest on protests against racism and police brutality from around the world. SEATTLE — The Seattle City Council has voted unanimously to bar police from using tear gas, pepper spray and several other crowd control devices after officers repeatedly used them on mostly peaceful demonstrators protesting racism and police brutality. The 9-0 vote Monday […]
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UK’s Johnson creates anti-racism panel; critics want more
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will establish a commission to look at racial equality in the United Kingdom.
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Maine organizations taking a public stand against racism, injustice
Businesses and groups across the state have released statements decrying racism and in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.