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For US democracy to survive, it needs progressives like Sanders and AOC

The Democratic establishment says this election is about preserving democracy – yet are more worried about looking disunited than winning

The Guardian - US

Al Sharpton to deliver eulogy for Black man who died after being held down by Milwaukee hotel guards

The Rev. Al Sharpton is set to travel to Milwaukee to deliver a eulogy for a Black man who died after being pinned to the ground by hotel security guards

The Independent UK

Civil rights attorney calls for justice after US Black man killed by security guards

Ben Crump demands killing not be ‘swept under rug’ after D’vontaye Mitchell was held down outside Milwaukee hotel

The Guardian - US

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Study: George Floyd Protests Did Not Cause Mass Exodus of Police Officers

Most officer retirements happened in 2021, and there is no evidence showing cities with more intense protests saw a greater number of officer exits.

Reason

Appeal Confirms Acquittal Of Six Police In Swiss 'George Floyd' Case

A Swiss appeals court confirmed Monday the acquittal of six police officers charged over the death of a Nigerian man following a heavy-handed arrest, in a case that drew comparisons to George Floyd.

International Business Times

Atlanta City Council approves settlement of $2M for students pulled from car during 2020 protests

The Atlanta City Council has approved the payment of a settlement of $2 million to two college students who were shocked with Tasers and pulled from a car while they were stuck in downtown traffic caused by protests over George Floyd’s killing

The Independent UK

Two Texas jail guards are indicted by a county grand jury in the asphyxiation death of an inmate

A grand jury in Tarrant County, Texas, has indicted two county jail guards on murder charges for the asphyxiation death of an inmate at the jail in Fort Worth

The Independent UK

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When police shootings don’t kill

In recent years, more researchers have dug into the extent of fatal police shootings. But what about the survivors?

Salon

President Trump Credits National Guard For Preventing City Destruction

The aftermath of George Floyd's murder in 2020 sparked nationwide protests and discussions on racial justice and police reform in the US.

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Journalist shot by Minneapolis police at George Floyd protest in hospice care

Linda Tirado ‘is at life’s end’ due to eye injury sustained while covering a protest in 2020

The Guardian - US

Police in race crisis as minority ethnic officers end support for action plan

Exclusive: NBPA, which represents thousands of police across UK, accuses leaders of breaking promises

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Most Americans support keeping Confederate history alive, poll shows

The social reckoning following the murder of George Floyd prompted many communities to remove Confederate monuments. Now, some are backtracking

Texas Observer

The Struggle to Fulfill Juneteenth’s Promise and Reckon with Its History

Sam Collins, better known as Professor Juneteenth, says his work to educate Americans about the holiday’s legacy is unfinished.

The Conversation

Court blocks grants to Black women entrepreneurs in case that could restrict DEI efforts by companies and charities

In a 2-1 vote on June 3, 2024, a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit held that the Fearless Foundation – the charitable arm of the Fearless Fund venture capital firm – must suspend its Strivers Grant Contest. The contest is limited to Black women…

The Guardian - US

Former White House staffer says Trump called for leaker to be executed

Trump’s demand that 2020 leaker be punished with death raises questions about retribution if he is re-elected

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Reason

Justice Department Says Phoenix Police Violated Rights of Children, Minorities, Protesters, Homeless People

Phoenix police are trained that "deescalation" means overwhelming and immediate force, whether or not it's necessary.

The Conversation

Americans used to unite over tragic events − and now are divided by them

Tragedy seldom unifies Americans today.

The Independent UK

Family of Texas man who died after altercation with jailers wants federal investigation

The family of a Texas man who died after an altercation with jailers, including one who pinned his knee to the inmate’s back, has called for a federal investigation into the practices at the jail

Salon

Stewart: Companies exploit LGBT struggle

Comedian blasts firms' "pandering meant to convince you that not only are corporations people, they’re good people"

The Independent UK

How California cops kept this man’s in-custody death a secret for years

Darryl Dean Mefferd, 49 died in 2016 in circumstances similar to George Floyd – but authorities in Vallejo never publicly announced it

The Conversation

How DEI rollbacks at colleges and universities set back learning

Just four years ago, following the murder of George Floyd, almost every college and university in the U.S. had at least one diversity, equity and inclusion – or DEI – program. Many had existed long before. These programs ranged from DEI-related degrees and professional training to resources for culturally, linguistically…

Salon

Fuhrman decertified in CA for O.J. lies

Now 72, the move against the former LAPD officer stems from a law passed after the killing of George Floyd

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