Friday, November 13, 2026

Tag: Black Lives Matter

NYC Agrees to Pay Over $4 Million to Family of Akai...

In order to settle the wrongful death lawsuit filed by Gurley’s family, Liang has agreed to pay $25,000 to Kimberly Ballinger, the mother of Gurley’s young daughter Akaila.

Milwaukee Erupts Into Violence After Deadly Police Shooting

Tensions remain high in Milwaukee as of Sunday but the violence has died down. The National Guard is activated and remains on alert in case deployment is necessary.

After Historic Swimming Gold, Simone Manuel Addresses Police Brutality And Racism

“I just want to be an inspiration to others that you can do it.”

Neighborhood Watchman ‘Securing his Neighborhood from Hoodlums’ Kills Unarmed Black Man

"There’s some devil in them. They have firearms and we’re going to secure our neighborhood."

All Charges Dropped in Freddie Gray Case

Prosecutors in Baltimore just dropped all remaining charges against the last three city police officers awaiting trial in the death of Freddie Gray.

Videotaping A Crime Is Not A Crime

Videotaping a crime is not a crime. It's a public service. Police harassment of citizens who provide video evidence of police brutality has to stop.

Black Republican Senator Says He’s Been Repeatedly Stopped By Police In...

"I do not know many African American men who do not have a very similar story to tell, no matter their profession."

Trump Says His Struggle Has Been Similar To What Black People...

"Even against me the system is rigged."

Legalized Murder and the Politics of Terror

The police kill citizens with impunity, and that is exactly how the system is designed to work. The numerous little police states that exist in poor urban areas across the U.S. are models for a system that would enslave all of us.

Man Who Posted the Video of Alton Sterling’s Death Arrested by...

If LeDay was targeted for his role in the viral release of the Alton Sterling shooting, he wouldn’t be the first to face retaliation for releasing videos of police brutality

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10 Reasons Hakeem Jeffries Should Not Be the Next Speaker of the House

“Here are ten reasons why Jeffries should not be Speaker.”
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The real Dem bombshell – the new coalition’s breakthrough fusion of agendas and values

“The times, they are a-changin’ and progressive Dems, new and old, lead the redemption of America.”

The dark side of ecotourism: When green travel exploits people and the planet

As luxury eco-retreats and voluntourism surge, experts warn that without systemic reform, the industry may be doing more harm than good.
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Blue Tsunami, Meet the Senate Filibuster

Democrats will hold at least 54 Senate seats when the new Congress convenes on Jan. 3, 2027, but ending debate on a bill still takes 60 votes.
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House moves to vote on impeaching Hegseth over Iran war, boat strikes

Rep. Thomas Massie's eight articles allege at least 243 deaths in strikes on suspected drug boats, and impeachment would need three Republican votes.