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Congo Doesn’t Need An Apology, It Needs Justice And Reparations
Protests against racism sparked by the police killing of George Floyd continue to sweep the globe, including in Belgium, where activists have demanded the removal…
What’s Behind Brazil’s COVID-19 Disaster?
Indigenous, poor, and working-class communities in Brazil are all under threat from COVID-19. One man is largely to blame for the country’s pandemic disaster: President…
Climate Crisis: Fracking Pioneer Goes Bankrupt, Pipelines Get Big Legal Win
Welcome back to TRNN’s Climate Crisis News Roundup. In recent weeks, this column has focused heavily on the intersection between COVID-19 and the climate crisis,…
BLM Protests Captured In Black And White
The post BLM Protests Captured In Black And White appeared first on The Real News Network. Source: https://therealnews.com/columns/blm-protests-captured-in-black-and-white Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and…
Activists Push Police Out Of Schools In Madison
Queer, trans, and Black students organized for their safety and dignity and pushed for the removal of police from Madison public schools. The post Activists…
Stir Crazy! Episode #65: First Nation Friday
On today’s show: Journalist, organizer, and founding executive director of Crushing Colonialism Jen Deerinwater, Miwok journalist and community organizer Desiree Kane, and journalist and community…
Srebrenica At 25: Have We Learned Anything?
In 1995, between July 11-22, Serbian forces murdered 8,327 defenseless Bosnians in an act of genocide. What’s happened to international law and outrage over crimes…
A Blueprint For Violence: Police Training Manual Reveals Disturbing Methods
A training manual obtained by PAR raises questions about what cops are being taught and how they handle encounters with civilians. PAR speaks with Jaelyn…
Stir Crazy! Episode #64: Get Onboard or Get Out The Way
On today’s show: Sociologist Taure Brown, YDSA Co-Chair Amelia Blair-Smith, and Michael Ratner Middle East Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies Khury Peterson-Smith. Hosted…
Strange Slow Dance Between Israel And The Gulf States, Despite Annexation
UAE ambassador Yousef al-Otaiba wrote a Hebrew article promising normalization on the condition that Israel does not annex parts of the West Bank. Jamal Juma’…
Looming Eviction Crisis Will Endanger Public Health And Economic Recovery
Last week, Baltimore housing advocates held a “Truth Commission” in front of Baltimore City Hall, declaring that elected officials had failed to protect residents from…
Lawmaker Says Union Fired Him For Pushing Police Reform
Organized labor must confront police unions’ opposition to meaningful accountability, says Delegate Gabriel Acevero. The post Lawmaker Says Union Fired Him For Pushing Police Reform…
Why You Should Give a F*ck | Ep. 5 | Campaigns
We explore the world of political campaigns, and discuss the importance of local elections, and the type of people who run for office. The post…
Alex Vitale: Defunding The Police Is The Future
Police and police unions have proven incapable of ensuring public safety, argues Alex Vitale, author of The End of Policing The post Alex Vitale: Defunding…
#WhiteCoatsForBlackLives Wants Racial Justice In The Medical Field
The healthcare industry has a long and well-documented history of racist treatment of Black and Indigenous people. Now, doctors join the movement for Black lives….
Stir Crazy! Episode #63: No More Whitewashed History
On today’s show: Sociologist Taure Brown, Chinatown Collective founding member Leandro Lagera, and climate and housing organizer Rachel Eve Stein. Hosted by Kim Brown If…
The US Should Stop Lying About Its History
Not only should statues celebrating Columbus be removed, but textbooks should reflect his murderous legacy, argues Maryland Delegate Gabriel Acevero. The post The US Should…
Majority Black Prison Populations In Maryland See Disproportionate COVID-19 Spikes
Racial disparities in Maryland prisons are affecting COVID-19’s spread, with majority white populations receiving protective equipment even as Jessup institutions with majority Black populations struggle…
Whose Freedom Do We Celebrate On The Fourth of July
What, to the descendants of those left out of the Declaration of Independence, is the Fourth of July? The post Whose Freedom Do We Celebrate…
Cop Pulled A Gun On Woman’s Unarmed Son, Then Used Facebook Posts Against Her In Court
PAR investigates police use of Facebook posts in the cases of Korryn Gaines, Arturo Adame, and Michael Avery, and follows Erica Hamlett’s fight for accountability…
What Happens When Wildfires and Covid Collide?
COVID-19 may make the impacts of the west’s wildfire season more deadly, hitting aging and vulnerable communities the hardest. The post What Happens When Wildfires…
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