police violence
NFL players’ union defends members in battle with Trump
September 27, 2017Trump claims players are disrespecting the flag and the military, a type of love-it-or-leave-it unquestioning “patriotism” popular with his followers.
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“Being deaf is not a crime”: Protests after OKC police shooting
September 26, 2017The killing of Magdiel Sanchez is the fifth police-involved shooting in Oklahoma City this year.
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Peaceful St. Louis protester speaks out on police brutality experience
September 22, 2017Alexx, a 23-year-old teacher in St. Louis, was brutally arrested during the recent protests over the Stockley verdict. In this People’s World exclusive, she shares her story.
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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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