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Obama Equates ‘Defund The Police’ Call-to-Action as ‘Snappy Slogan’

Yolanda Machado — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 20:14:36 +0000

Another top Democrat has come out slamming the activist call-to-action “Defund the Police,” and it is none other than beloved former President Barack Obama. In an interview on Snapchat’s Good Luck America, Obama equated “Defund the Police” to a “snappy slogan” used in marketing practices most seen among shoe companies, musicians releasing an album, and

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AOC Links Coronavirus-Related Economic Insecurity to Crime Uptick in NYC

Raquel Reichard — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 20:15:14 +0000

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discussed violence and policing in New York during a recent Zoom conference with constituents. In it, AOC suggested that the uptick in crime reports in the city could be due to the growing economic insecurity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The conference addressed nationwide calls to reform and defund law enforcement, including

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What Does It Mean to Defund the Police?

Veronica Bayetti Flores — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 15:00:32 +0000

It is undeniable—the energy around this moment is different than that of protests of the past. Maybe it was the pandemic-induced months of isolation and quarantine, or the unprecedented economic precarity it has caused, or the astounding death toll which disproportionately affected Black people and immigrant communities. But as the horrifying video of George Floyd’s

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NYC Protesters Urge for Unity in the Fight for Systemic Change

Ecleen Luzmila Caraballo — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 21:19:06 +0000

The last two weeks have seen a tapestry of individuals from across the globe unite in one voice in defense of Black lives. Many cities and countries—such as Los Angeles and Brazil—have shown the world what active, intentional, peaceful activism looks like. New York City, as per usual, does not stay behind. While some seek

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