Thursday, March 28, 2024

Tag: Black Lives Matter

Carmelo Anthony Issues A Powerful Plea To Fellow Athletes In The...

"We can't worry about what endorsements we gonna lose or going to look at us crazy."

We Already Know How to Reduce Police Racism and Violence

Recent research has shown cities what works. For starters, hire more female police officers.

Philando Castile Shooting: What You Should Know

Gov. Dayton has requested that The Department of Justice open an independent investigation into Castile’s death.

5 Officers Killed During Dallas Protests Against Police

The protests themselves were generally peaceful, with people gathered to march in solidarity with the recent victims of police violence, Alton Sterling and Philando Castile.

Why Black Lives Don’t Matter To The NRA

Two gun owners were killed this week, but don't expect outrage from the National Rifle Association.

A Tough Choice for Feminist Black Lives Matter Activists

Protesting a police killing and marching in support of a man convicted of rape can pose a real dilemma when one in five women nationwide has suffered a sexual assault.

The Black Lives Matters Speech You Can’t Miss

Jesse Williams delivers a speech dedicated to the Black Lives Matter movement.

Officer Found Not Guilty in Freddie Gray Case

Still no justice for Freddie Gray: Officer Edward Nero was acquitted of all charges.

Hollywood Walk of Fame Receives Black Lives Matter Makeover

Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame had the names of people killed by police officers glued onto them.

How Sandra Bland’s Tragic Death Inspired America’s Newest Congressional Caucus

The Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls will push elected officials to prioritize the demographic’s needs.

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Desperation and danger: Gaza’s aid crisis turns tragic with 12 Palestinians drowned in airdrop...

Amidst a blockade and escalating starvation in Gaza, a misguided attempt to deliver aid results in unforeseen tragedy, spotlighting the dire need for secure and dignified humanitarian access.

Cori Bush calls for repeal of antiquated Comstock law amid rising anti-abortion tactics

With the U.S. Supreme Court's current review of mifepristone access—a drug fundamental to over 60% of abortions in the U.S.—the urgency of Bush's demand is palpable.

The vexing Biden-Trump rematch could purge an era of broken, bipartisan dynamics—or not

That a shameless, dimwit outlaw like Trump can humiliate both state and federal justice confirms its own devastating “conviction" as failed legal systems.

Inside the historic suit that the gun industry and Republicans are on the verge...

Gunmakers have repeatedly tried to end one city’s lawsuit over illegal gun sales. Meanwhile, illicit purchases of firearms continued at an unrelenting and hazardous pace.

What’s so green about burning trees? The false promise of biomass energy

Bioenergy companies are clear-cutting American forests to heat and electrify Europe. This broken system harms public health, the environment, and the climate.