After a week in which President Donald Trump threatened to use military force against protesters, Colin Powell and other retired military leaders blasted the commander […]
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House Democrats to Pitch New Legislation to Ban the Use of Tear Gas
Tear gas has been banned from the war by the Geneva Protocol but law enforcement still uses it against large crowds like the peaceful protestors […]
LeBron James Forms Voting Rights Group, “More Than A Vote”
NBA superstar LeBron James and a group of other prominent black athletes and entertainers are creating a group aimed at protecting African Americans’ voting rights […]
West Virginia Elects First Openly Transgender Official
Rosemary Ketchum was elected to the Wheeling City Council on Tuesday, making her the first openly transgender official in West Virginia. What We Know: Ketchum’s […]
Nancy Pelosi demands removal of Confederate statues from U.S. Capitol
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is demanding for the removal of 11 statues from the U.S. Capitol’s National Statuary Hall Collection which “is comprised of statues […]
End to ‘qualified immunity’ for police
“Qualified immunity” has been a shield to police officers who have been sued by the people for brutality. It is a legal doctrine by the […]
Houston Mayor Announces Chokehold Ban, Names June 9 “George Perry Floyd, Jr. Day” in the City
Just two days after the New York Assembly passed the Eric Garner Anti-Chokehold Act, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced that Houston police will no longer […]
George Floyd’s Brother Delivers Moving Testimony on Police Reform: “Stop the Pain”
In a dramatic moment in the crisis over race and policing, George Floyd’s brother, Philonise Floyd, testified Wednesday before the House Judiciary Committee on reform […]
No Reports from White House as Covid-19 outbreaks spike across the US
The white house has gone mysteriously quiet as Covid-19 cases in the US have risen by the thousands. What We Know: White House Covid-19 task […]
Georgia Officials Launch Investigation Into Election Day Chaos
After Tuesday’s primary elections resulted in long lines and confusion, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has decided to launch a full investigation. These elections […]