Tag: police brutality
Ohio cops under investigation for pulling paraplegic man from car
“I’m hoping for some kind of disciplinary action and furthermore, I wish that this doesn’t happen to no one else."
NYPD cops arrested on bribery charges
If convicted, the defendants face up to five years in prison.
Former California cops charged with assaulting unarmed teen
“Those who violate their oath to protect and serve discredit the good work law enforcement strives to do every day.”
Derek Chauvin pleads not guilty to beating black teen
Chauvin is currently serving 22½ years in state prison for killing George Floyd. He pleaded not guilty.
How the police stand to benefit from abolition
Although extending compassion to police officers might seem like a heavy lift, it is necessary if we want movement work to succeed.
Former Michigan police officer sentenced to 3 years in federal prison
"...Ryan McInerney, who abuse their official capacity in dereliction of duty, will be prosecuted like any other criminal.”
The police killing of Elijah McClain and his mother’s pursuit of...
It’s not just that movements make a difference. They make all the difference.
Videos reveal Chicago cop assaulting black woman walking dog
"I think this woman deserves to have answers as to what happened, as do members of the public.”
Los Angeles sheriff’s deputies charged with covering up excessive force
“There is no place in law enforcement for officers who use illegal force and then lie to cover up their crime or the crime of another officer.”
Lawsuit filed against California deputies who beat innocent woman unconscious
“They are approaching me and putting me on the car with force. So those that are listening, I am not resisting arrest.”
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Trump planning to run in 2024? From his jail cell?
This guy is a political crook that has been allowed to run free—so far.
Trump’s suicidal gut instinct at work: ‘Fix those ‘rigged’ elections or we won’t vote.’
Trump can’t stand that he can't punch one hole in one state’s tabulations, thus his ever-tiresome "rigged election" lies, taking the untenable to the unthinkable.
Toxic Clichés
Our students will be facing challenges beyond what we can begin to imagine, if these past few years are any indication, crises that require far-ranging intelligence, imagination, sensitivity.
Manchin fumes after Sanders op-ed in West Virginia paper calls out obstruction of Biden...
"Congress should proceed with caution on any additional spending and I will not vote for a reckless expansion of government programs."
Follow Alabama’s lead on child care
If one of our poorest states can rise to meet this basic human need, why can’t Congress?