Politics
Politics
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Head of Minneapolis Police Union: ‘Black Lives Matter Is a Terrorist Organization’
Moments after it was announced that police officers involved in the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Jamar Clark would not face federal charges, the president of the Minneapolis police union spoke out against the Black Lives Matter movement, calling it a “terrorist organization.” Speaking at a press conference Wednesday, Lt. Bob Kroll criticized Minneapolis Mayor Betsy…
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La.’s ‘Blue Lives Matter’ Bill Signed Into Law
On Thursday, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards officially signed into law the “Blue Lives Matter” bill, making the state the first in the nation to protect public safety workers under hate crime laws, the Washington Post reports. Hate crime laws usually bring additional penalties to those convicted of targeting victims on the basis of race,…
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Protest Outside Donald Trump Rally in NM Turns Violent
A protest outside a Donald Trump rally in New Mexico on Tuesday turned violent after several protesters began throwing burning T-shirts, plastic bottles and other items at police, authorities say. The scene outside the Albuquerque (N.M.) Convention Center turned chaotic as officers responded to the protesters’ taunts by firing pepper spray and smoke grenades into…
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Gun Used to Kill Trayvon Martin Sells for $250,000
The gun used to kill Trayvon Martin has been sold for $250,000, according to the shooter, George Zimmerman, who notes that he reneged on an initial deal when a higher offer was received. Speaking for the first time since listing the weapon for sale, Zimmerman continued his attack against the Black Lives Matter movement, presidential…