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“Trail of Tears Walk” commemorates Native Americans’ forced removal
September 21, 2017It is estimated over 60,000 Native people were driven from their homes and the lands they had occupied for thousands of years. It was ethnic cleansing at its worst.
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“Sanctuary State”: California legislature passes immigrant rights protections
September 20, 2017Senate Bill 54 now awaits Gov. Brown's signature. It will strictly limit ways state law enforcement agencies can cooperate in enforcing federal immigration laws.
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Peace marks fourth day of protest over Stockley acquittal
September 19, 2017Around 1,000 activists gathered outside the St. Louis City jail Mondaynight to protest the continued incarceration of 50 activists arrested Sunday.
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Georgia police shoot LGBTQ student during mental health crisis
September 19, 2017The shooting of Scout Schultz has further fueled the debate over police responses to people dealing with mental health issues.
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Protests erupt in St. Louis after acquittal of ex-cop Jason Stockley
September 18, 2017St. Louis Bureau Chief Al Neal reports on-the-ground at the protests following the not guilty verdict in the Stockley police murder trial.
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