Published by AFPSensitivity readers are fair game in children's fiction, argue some authors -- but adults have the option to put a book down if it … [Read more...] about Censorship or evolution? ‘Sensitivity readers’ divide publishing world
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Efforts since George Floyd killing fail to stem US police violence
Published by AFPThe US city of Memphis, Tennessee, on January 27, 2023, released footage of the fatal police beating of a 29-year-old Black man, Tyre … [Read more...] about Efforts since George Floyd killing fail to stem US police violence
Campaign Banner Defaced With Homophobic Slur, Stolen Over July 4th; Out Kansas City Candidate Justice Horn ‘Not Backing Down’
Not Backing Down Kansas City political candidate Justice Horn is currently on the home stretch of a Jackson County Legislature campaign that could … [Read more...] about Campaign Banner Defaced With Homophobic Slur, Stolen Over July 4th; Out Kansas City Candidate Justice Horn ‘Not Backing Down’
Jesuit school stripped of Catholic status over display of Pride and Black Lives Matter flags
Published by Raw Story By Brad Reed A Jesuit school in Worcester, Massachusetts can no longer identify as a Catholic … [Read more...] about Jesuit school stripped of Catholic status over display of Pride and Black Lives Matter flags
U.S. settles with Black Lives Matter protesters violently cleared from White House park
Published by ReutersBy Jan Wolfe and Ismail Shakil (Reuters) - U.S. law enforcement agencies have agreed to change some of their policies for … [Read more...] about U.S. settles with Black Lives Matter protesters violently cleared from White House park
Jussie Smollett Not Provided A Real Bed In Chicago Jail, Team Calls Conditions ‘Unacceptable’
Published by Radar OnlineMEGAJussie Smollett has been sleeping without a real bed and his team claims the conditions inside the Chicago jail are … [Read more...] about Jussie Smollett Not Provided A Real Bed In Chicago Jail, Team Calls Conditions ‘Unacceptable’
New York lawyers plead guilty in Molotov cocktail case
Published by ReutersBy David Thomas (Reuters) - Two New York lawyers pleaded guilty on Wednesday for their roles in a Molotov cocktail attack during … [Read more...] about New York lawyers plead guilty in Molotov cocktail case
Police Unions Sabotage Police Reform. Senate Never Voted on House Bill That Would Ban Immunity, No-Knock, Chokeholds
By Isaiah Poritz, opensecrets.orgSeptember 23, 2021 1:06 pm Formal talks on bipartisan police reform legislation broke down on Wednesday after … [Read more...] about Police Unions Sabotage Police Reform. Senate Never Voted on House Bill That Would Ban Immunity, No-Knock, Chokeholds
Grand Jury Indicts Sheriff’s Deputy in Police Shooting of Unarmed Virginia Man Isiah Brown; Faces Up To 5 Years in Prison
Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Deputy David Turbyfill has been indicted by a grand jury in Virginia for the April police shooting of unarmed Black gay … [Read more...] about Grand Jury Indicts Sheriff’s Deputy in Police Shooting of Unarmed Virginia Man Isiah Brown; Faces Up To 5 Years in Prison
Juneteenth Joy for Many; Others Fear Holiday is to Pacify Those Calling for More. Plus: Juneteenth On Fire Island and Ptown
Published by Reuters By Rich McKay and Brendan O'Brien ATLANTA/CHICAGO (Reuters) -Marching bands sparked loud cheers and … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Joy for Many; Others Fear Holiday is to Pacify Those Calling for More. Plus: Juneteenth On Fire Island and Ptown