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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy indicated Monday that he has no plans to enforce social distancing rules on large groups gathering for anti-racism protests even as non-essential businesses are allowed to reopen only in phases and other large groups are prohibited. “I can’t imagine what it would look like if we said to people, ‘Actually, …
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House Democrats announced a sweeping police reform bill on Capitol Hill Monday that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) claims will provide the “transformative structural change” the nation requires after weeks of unrest in the wake of the death of George Floyd. The “Justice in Policing Act 2020”, orchestrated by the Congressional Black Caucus, was …
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The callous taking of George Floyd’s life has provoked both peaceful protests and violent rioting in American cities. The turmoil in our streets underscores the essential importance of a criminal justice system rooted in the rule of law and of a free press that reports accurately on the actions of citizens and government officials. The …
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Nine members of the Minneapolis City Council announced their support for disbanding the Minneapolis Police Department at a rally Sunday afternoon in Powderhorn Park. City Council President Lisa Bender said, “our commitment is to end our toxic relationship with MPD and to end policing as we know it to recreate systems of public safety that …
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As activists across the country protest for dramatic change in law enforcement following the death of George Floyd, Democrats in the House and Senate introduced a major police reform package. Democrat lawmakers held a press conference on the reform bill Monday morning. Before going into detail on the legislation, the they held an eight-minute 46-second …
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A Georgia State Trooper is making the rounds on social media after telling Black Lives Matter protests that he only kneels for God. The Trooper’s remark came in the wake of police officers and Democrat lawmakers taking a knee during nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd. The Trooper, identified as O’Neal Saddler, was asked to …
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Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who faces a second-degree murder charge for the death of George Floyd, was given a $1.25 million bail at a Monday hearing. Chauvin’s bail could be $1 million if he meets certain conditions, Hennepin County Judge Denise Reilly ruled. Chauvin, making his first court appearance virtually since being …
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Actor Mark Hamill, who portrayed Jedi master Luke Skywalker in the iconic “Star Wars” franchise, took to Twitter Monday to show support for the worldwide protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death during an encounter with Minneapolis police last month. Hamill tweeted a photo of a statue of Yoda, the green alien who served …
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Mark Wahlberg has been dubbed a hypocrite after posting a tribute to George Floyd. The “Spenser Confidential” actor, 49, called for people to “work together” to fight racial injustices, which led some followers to remind him of his assaults on minorities when he was a teenager. “Let’s not forget that Mark Wahlberg himself almost beat …
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President Trump is considering giving a speech on race and unity amid ongoing national unrest, following the death of George Floyd. While the president has shared sympathies over the tragic death of Floyd on multiple occasions, he has yet to address the issue of racism in America. President Trump could make a major address to …
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy indicated Monday that he has no plans to enforce social distancing rules on large groups gathering for anti-racism protests even as non-essential businesses are allowed to reopen only in phases and other large groups are prohibited. “I can’t imagine what it would look like if we said to people, ‘Actually, …
