racism
Illinois Supreme Court rules Chicago police can’t destroy disciplinary records
July 8, 2020Disciplinary records are public property, and the Chicago cops can’t use their contract to cover up their past transgressions, the justices decreed, 6-1.
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Trump defends Confederate flag, attacks NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace
July 7, 2020It should come as no surprise that the ringleader of our absurd social, economic, and political circus, Donald J. Trump, still has a few racist tricks up his oversized sleeves.
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House Democrats unveil strong climate plan linked to racial justice
July 1, 2020"Turning this plan into reality will build a safer, healthier, and fairer America, restore our global climate leadership, enhance our national security, and provide a livable climate for today's youth and future generations."
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Pandemic Pride: LGBTQ struggle continues, learns from Black Lives Matter
June 26, 2020The early lessons of the movement are being re-learned: “Our own liberation is inextricably bound to the liberation of all oppressed people.”
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Federal authorities say ‘no hate crime’ in NASCAR noose incident
June 25, 2020“The news has disturbed us all, and of course we want justice and know who and why."
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