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Atlanta Police Chief Ericka Shields Resigns After Rayshard Brooks Killing

Atlanta Police Chief Ericka Shields has resigned amid protests in the wake of Rayshard Brooks death at the hands of police officers Friday night. “Chief Ericka Shields has been a…

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REPORT: Florida Activist Oluwatoyin Salau Found Dead At 19 Years Old

Florida activist Oluwatoyin Salau has reportedly passed away at 19-years-old. Salau was last seen June 6, 2020 at a demonstration in the Tallahassee area. Hours prior to being reported missing,…

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Jacksonville Emerges As Lead Candidate For Relocated GOP Convention

Jacksonville, Florida has emerged as the leading candidate for this summer’s Republican National Convention. According to multiple outlets, the Florida city has a “99 percent” chance of hosting the event…

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Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Says ‘It’s Absolutely Absurd’ That Protests Can Happen Without Reopening Small Businesses

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan took aim at local Baltimore officials during a press conference on Wednesday. During his time with press, he criticized the city’s willingness to allow protests against…

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Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Says She’s ‘Not At All’ Reconsidering Her Proposed $45 Million Increase In Police Funding

During a recent interview with NPR, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says she’s “not at all” reconsidering her proposal to provide an additional $45 million to the city’s police force.…

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Georgia Secretary of State Launches Investigation Amid Concerns Of Voter Suppression

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has announced that he intends to launch an investigation into Tuesday’s state primary elections. A number of Georgians reportedly experienced extended wait times and…

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USA Today Network Reporter Andre Lamar Arrested While Covering Protests In Delaware

USA Today network reporter Andre Lamar was arrested on Tuesday afternoon while covering a protest in Delaware. At the time of his arrest, Lamar was filming officers taking several protesters…

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