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... it.” Activists interviewed for this article said they support the movement that Parkland survivors have created. “I think any tragedy, anything that is so traumatic for a community, is worth organizing around,” said Dante Barry, who founded the human rights organization Million Hoodies Movement for Justice. But many recent efforts ...
... is not living up to that potential. Yes, I teach U.S. history and civics, but also aim to teach the whole child. That means teaching them to stand up for what they believe in and fight for justice. Until America does better, I will not pledge allegiance to a ...
... Castile told the officer he had a gun, which he carried legally. Dashcam video released this past summer documented Yanez telling Castile not to reach for his gun; Reynolds testified that Castile was reaching for his ID. Castile can be heard telling the officer he wasn’t reaching for his ...
... with murdering San Francisco resident Kate Steinle in 2015 drew immediate fire from President Trump. Mr. Trump has repeatedly invoked her death to rally support for a crackdown on illegal immigration. For more on the verdict, we are joined by Vivian Ho. She covers criminal justice for The San Francisco ...
... for his wallet, per Yanez's instructions. Castile was also licensed to carry a gun. David French wrote that the verdict was a "miscarriage of justice," saying, "it’s simply false that the mere presence of a gun makes the encounter more dangerous for the police. It all depends on ...
... pieces of legislation introduced around the country this year to make voting easier, according to a March analysis by New York University's Brennan Center for Justice. While Republican-leaning states have moved to tighten voting rules — nearly 90 such bills have been introduced — those efforts have been outstripped by ...
... House and outmaneuvered the Democrats for a slim majority in the Senate. In less than three weeks, on the West Front of the Capitol, Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the presidential oath to Donald Trump, the GOP's newfound ally. First up for Republicans is repeal and delay of ...
A Miami police officer shot and injured a black unarmed behavioral therapist Monday as he was taking care of his autistic patient. Cellphone video of the incident surfaced Wednesday.
Obama says when incidents like this occur, many Americans feel it's because they're not being treated the same. He says, "That hurts."
The Supreme Court has managed to function effectively at less than its full nine-member strength for two extended periods in the past 50 years. The question now is whether the death of Justice Antonin Scalia in the middle of the court term and a polarizing presidential campaign will make it harder for the justices to...
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