Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is sentenced to 22 and a half years for the murder of George Floyd. Chauvin was convicted on April […]
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Supreme Court to take up case next term that could limit Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to take up a major abortion case next term concerning a controversial Mississippi law that banned most abortions after […]
Continue readingWhat could police reform look like?
Derek Chauvin's conviction for murder brought home the issue of police misconduct. But what can be done to fix the problem? #CNN #News
Continue readingWhy George Floyd’s memorial site is surrounded by barricades
Since May 2020, the site of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis has served as a memorial and place for prayer, but now it's surrounded by […]
Continue readingJacob Blake’s family speaks at Wisconsin march
Jacob Blake’s sister and other family members joined protesters in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to march and speak against police brutality and racial inequalities in the US. […]
Continue readingJacob Blake’s mom says violence doesn’t reflect her son
Julia Jackson, whose son Jacob Blake was shot by police as he tried to enter a SUV, called for healing and condemned violent protests during […]
Continue readingFamilies of people killed by police hold press conference in New York City | USA TODAY
Large scale black lives matter demonstrations continue across the country. Families of people killed by police, including Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner, killed by […]
Continue readingFrom Rodney King to George Floyd: Capturing police brutality on video
The beating of Rodney King was a monumental moment in 1991. TV crew recorded police officers attacking him. It sparked weeks of a violent uprising. […]
Continue reading4 killed in Jersey City shooting
At least four people, including one police officer, were killed in a shootout in Jersey City on Tuesday, authorities said. The shooting broke out in […]
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