Friday, May 15, 2026

Tag: police violence

Colorado judge bans use of tear gas, says it violates one...

Citizens should never have to fear peaceful protest on the basis of police retaliation, especially not when protesting that very same police violence."

2 more Atlanta cops fired after assaulting college students on video

Although the Atlanta Police Department confirmed that Hood and Jones were terminated on Wednesday, officials did not explain why they were not fired earlier along with Gardner and Streeter.

“He didn’t deserve to die over $20”: George Floyd’s brother urges...

“People of all backgrounds, genders and races have come together to demand change. Honor them. Honor George.”

Buffalo police assaulted a 75-year-old longtime peace activist, now Trump is...

“Martin is someone who deserves, like all our elders, much more respect and care.”

Fifth correctional officer pleads guilty to beating inmate and covering up...

“Correctional officers must abide by and adhere to the same laws they take an oath to uphold and enforce.”

Movement to defund US police departments is a beautiful and doable...

Who needs cops for school discipline, domestic disputes, traffic control and serving warrants?

New Mexico cop fired and arrested after killing man with neck...

Following the death of Valenzuela, the Las Cruces Police Department immediately prohibited the use of neck restraints in apprehensions.

Cop pushes old white man over backwards, leaves victim bleeding and...

This cancer of a creeping police state and of rampant brutality in our communities will continue and grow worse.

‘This is huge’: Move to defund police gains support nationwide

“In moments of crisis, people want services and resources that go directly to help people rather than police that surveil, brutalize, and kill us.”

Say her name: Breonna Taylor was killed by police in March....

The 26-year-old African American woman who was an emergency room technician treating COVID patients and was shot to death by police inside her own apartment in March.

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A new study shows how erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar alternative, directly damages human cells that comprise the blood-brain barrier.

Nearly all plant-based meat alternatives Contain mycotoxins

The researchers found that 100 percent of the plant-based meat substitutes contained at least one of 19 different types of mycotoxins, often showing high "co-occurrence" (multiple toxins in a single product).

Waterboarding for dollars in Cuba

The CBS Sunday Morning program, “Next: Cuba?” which aired on April 26, presented a discussion of the recent intensification of sanctions on...

California officials accuse Trump administration of targeting blue states after Medicaid funding freeze

Federal officials cite fraud concerns while California leaders warn millions could lose access to critical healthcare and in-home support services.

Butter (and schools), not guns (and warfare)

The War Against Iran, Up Close and Personal (and All Too Far Away).