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Art as resistance: A digital archive documents how protest arts address police violence

Policing has become a contentious subject globally, with systemic injustices prompting diverse responses of resistance and revolt. In turn, protest movements around the world have increasingly turned to art as a dynamic tool for resistance, awareness and advocacy for change.

The Conversation

Mounted officer badly hurt in fall during Black Lives Matter protest sues Met Police for £200,000

PC Nicky Vernon claims the force ‘exposed her to a foreseeable risk of injury’

Evening Standard

Gareth Southgate defends decision to ‘take the knee’ but admits he alienated some people

‘I alienated people that were supportive of me prior to that,’ the former England manager said

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Washington DC steels itself for Trump’s ‘takeover’: ‘We’re in for a bumpy ride’

Trump said he intends to usurp authority of the city, which he has openly disparaged – and the feeling is generally mutual

The Guardian - US

Minneapolis Doctor Sufficiently Alleged Demotion Based in Part on Anti-Woke Speech in 2020

"Dr. Gustilo made ... posts ... concerning controversial political issues including presidential candidates, fascism, racism, police killings, Black Lives Matter, socialism, and COVID.... [She alleged she] 'also began to voice ... opposition to critical race theory ..., because CRT theorists “reject the principle of equality under the law” and “warn[…

Reason

BLM Leader Calls for 'Black Vigilantes' in Aftermath of Daniel Penny Acquittal

A leader in the Black Lives Matter movement called for "Black vigilantes" after Daniel Penny was acquitted in of a homicide charge after he choked and killed a homeless man in New York City in May 2023.

Latin Times

‘Woke’ didn’t lose the US election: the patrician class who hijacked identity politics did

Why is this simple explanation being so widely embraced? Because it does not require a commitment to real, structural change, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

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‘Do you sell cars?’: Jaguar’s rebrand prompts mockery, confusion online

British luxury automaker’s advertising campaign features models of varying ages, genders and races – but no cars.

Al Jazeera

The Long Wave: Unearthing the real story of Black voters at the US election

Trump undeniably made gains but alarm over a rightward shift among African Americans is overblown. Plus: Kenyans embrace standup

The Guardian - UK

Disneyland debuts its first ride to celebrate a Black princess: ‘It’s about time’

Disney ‘rethemed’ Splash Mountain, the log-flume ride inspired by a racist 1946 film, into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

The Guardian - US

‘The intellectual dark web just won the election!’: meet the coalition of Joe Rogan, RFK Jr, Tulsi Gabbard and Elon Musk

Every US election throws up a cast of figures adjacent to the campaign who endorse one candidate or another. Kamala Harris had a long line of celebrity backers, from Beyoncé to Bruce Springsteen.

The Conversation

Florida's Lawsuit Against FEMA Over Discrimination Against Trump Supporters

You can read the Complaint (filed yesterday) in Moody v. Criswell (S.D. Fla.); there are all sorts of interesting federal… The post Florida's Lawsuit Against FEMA Over Discrimination Against Trump Supporters appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Racism is such a touchy topic that many US educators avoid it – we are college professors who tackled that challenge head on

It is not easy to teach about race in today’s political and social climate.

The Conversation

Far-right leaders are winning across the globe. Blaming ‘the economy’ or ‘the left-behinds’ won’t cut it

The economy matters, but the likes of Trump succeed by offering voters revenge for problems both real and imagined, says author and Salvage founder Richard Seymour

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OPINION - Wokeness has been comprehensively defeated in the US election

Trump's victory signals a comprehensive defeat for wokeness, with shifts among young voters and minorities

The Independent UK

Australian ambassador to US deleted messages about ‘traitor’ Trump ahead of election win, report says

In one now-removed message, former Australian PM Kevin Rudd labeled Trump ‘the most destructive president in history’

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Decade Of Racial Justice Activism Transforms American Politics

Explore the evolution of racial justice activism in America, from grassroots movements to policy changes and political leadership.

The Independent UK

A decade of racial justice activism transformed politics but landmark reforms remain elusive

Michael Brown’s fatal shooting by police a decade ago set off more than a week of protests by thousands of people in Ferguson, Missouri

The Guardian - US

If Trump wins the election, US protest movements could face serious crackdowns

Since George Floyd’s death in 2020, Republican-led states have expanded riot laws to suppress protesters. Trump has a track record of calling for militarized responses to demonstrations

The Independent UK

Oklahoma’s school chief required Bibles in class and one seemed to meet the criteria – endorsed by Trump

In June, Oklahoma’s state superintendent of education directed all public schools to teach the Bible

The Independent UK

Metal festival’s Kyle Rittenhouse booking sparks exodus from bands

Rittenhouse claimed self-defense after fatally shooting two Black Lives Matter protestors

Latin Times

Fake Black Lives Matter Leader Imprisoned for Stealing George Floyd Donations, Using Funds to Go Shopping

Tyree Conyers-Page was sentenced to prison time after creating a fake non-profit organization associated with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement to defraud donors and supporters of the cause.

The Texas Tribune

Free speech or political intimidation? A jury says this Trump Train organizer crossed the line.

Eliazar Cisneros was accused of organizing and participating in a Trump Train that used harassment and intimidation to prevent others from exercising their support for a candidate.

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