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Why Things Have Only Gotten Worse For Black Folks in the 5 Years Since George Floyd Was Murdered
The protests over Floyd's murder seemed like a step in the right direction, but it was all smoke and mirrors.
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Brian Kemp Demands Stacey Abrams Leave ‘Radical’ Foundation That Supports Defunding the Police
However, Abrams tweeted a plan on Thursday to support law enforcement if elected governor.
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Moderate Democrats To Speaker Pelosi On Police Funding: ‘We Should Not Defund’
Nineteen moderate Democrats urged Speaker Nancy Pelosi to hold a vote soon on bipartisan legislation that would increase funding for police departments.
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President Biden To Propose More Money For Policing In 2023 Budget Plan
The increase in spending would surge resources for federal prosecutors and state and local law enforcement.
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The NYPD’s DNA-Stealing Lawsuit Is the Perfect Argument For Defunding
The public's money should never, ever be spent on such a breach of public trust
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi States ‘Defund the Police’ is not the Policy of the Democratic Party [Updated]
“Community safety to protect and defend in every way is our oath of office," says Pelosi
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Rep. Cori Bush Stands Behind “Defund The Police” Slogan and Calls For Meaningful Reforms
'If you all had fixed this before I got here, I wouldn’t have to say these things,'" Rep. Bush (D-MO) says.
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Wisconsin Republicans Propose Incentives to Help With Police Recruiting
The proposed package of bills includes $5,000 signing bonuses and another $2,000 for officers already on the force to encourage retention.
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In Loving Memory of Tim Scott
Sen. Tim Scott was once a proponent of police accountability. But after he obstructed police reform legislation, even cops are calling him a liar.