Tag: racism
Four years after Eric Garner’s killing in police chokehold, his family...
Officer Daniel Pantaleo, who applied the fatal chokehold, continues to work for the New York Police Department on paid desk duty and has received multiple raises since Garner’s death.
Donald Trump’s startling global agenda: Taking white supremacy worldwide
Trump appointee kills U.N. language on racism, hate speech and nationalism, claiming there’s no rise in intolerance.
Papa John resigns after using racial slur during conference call
"Regardless of the context, I apologize. Simply stated, racism has no place in our society.”
Coward cop identified after ignoring racist assaulting woman on video
“Today a video surfaced of an undignified event in which a Puerto Rican woman was brutally harassed by a bigot while an officer did not interfere. I am appalled, shocked & disturbed by the officer’s behavior.”
Endorsing ‘violence and extremism among his base,’ Trump pardons Oregon ranchers...
"This pardon is a win only for those with no respect for life and basic decency."
The con of diversity
Diversity in the hands of the white power elites – political and corporate – is an advertising gimmick.
Memorial for lynching victims a first step toward reconciliation
It offers a place of reckoning for generations of racial trauma.
Police officer charged with criminal homicide of unarmed teen
“Taking human life is one of the most important things in this community, dealing with these types of tragedies. You do not shoot somebody in the back if they are not a threat to you.”
SCOTUS votes in favor of Trump’s ‘Muslim’ travel ban
"I am deeply disappointed that this ruling gives legitimacy to discrimination and Islamophobia."
15 actions that can shut down Trump’s assault on immigrant families
Simply put, Trump’s plan is ethnic cleansing. Here are things you can do to help.
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Shock and awe at UT Austin as state troopers in riot gear quash student...
An aggressive show of force by Texas state troopers raises questions about the right to peaceful assembly, as students at the University of Texas at Austin face riot gear and arrests during a Gaza solidarity protest.
Trump faces contempt charges over gag order violations
In a contentious courtroom showdown, former President Donald Trump may face criminal contempt charges as he's accused of flouting a judicial gag order, casting a spotlight on his ongoing legal battles.
UK sets new standard as renewables outpace fossil fuels in power generation
For the first time, wind energy leads the charge in the UK's power grid, marking a pivotal shift towards cleaner, sustainable electricity amid global environmental concerns.
The case against RFK Jr.
Would RFK Junior be just another crackpot in the growing pool of fringe politicians?
How Summer Lee’s landslide victory defies billionaire influence in politics
In a resounding rejection of billionaire-funded opposition, U.S. Rep. Summer Lee secures a primary win, highlighting a growing resistance against corporate and dark money in American politics.