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Boycott CVS Pharmacy: They Choke Shoplifters to Death

• May 12, 2010 • 9 Comments

Posted in Black People, Class, Crime, Crime-Cops-Injustice, Cultural History, Drug Culture/Industry, Hate Crimes, Murder/Manslaughter, Race, The Mainstream Media (MSM)
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Derrion Albert Update: Fifth Chicago Youth Arrested in Beating Death, While Chicago Public Schools Fail to Provide a “Culture of Calm”

• February 15, 2010 • 1 Comment

Posted in Black People, Chicanos/Latinos, Class, Crime, Crime-Cops-Injustice, Education, Gang Violence, Health, Mental Health/Psychology, Murder/Manslaughter, Obama Administration, People of Color, Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome, Race
Tags: A Culture of Calm, Adults, Announcement, Assistant State's Attorney Kevin DeBoni, Blacks, Chicago Public Schools, Cook County, Cook County Jail, Derrion Albert, Director of Communications Monique Bond, Eric Carson, Eugene Riley, Fenger High School, Hubbard High School, Juvenile, Lapoleon Colbert, Latinos, Mary Mitchell, Mexican Americans, Michael Clancy, Monique Bond, Robert Mixon, Roslynn Arnold, Silvonus Shannon, The Community Angels

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As Hot Spots Shift, Pandemic Enters a New Phase May 29, 2020
Some Americans face economic ruin with government aid set to end. Masks become a flash point for businesses, and the C.D.C. proposes changes that would remake the workplace.
Indian Casinos in California Reopen, Defying the Governor May 28, 2020
Some casinos swung open their doors last week despite health concerns. “This virus does not recognize jurisdictional boundaries,” Gov. Gavin Newsom wrote to tribal leaders.
George Floyd Protests in Minneapolis: Live Updates May 29, 2020
Protesters set a police station on fire after clashing with officers outside as demonstrations escalated for a third night after Mr. Floyd’s death. Rallies were also held around the country.
An ‘Avalanche of Evictions’ Could Be Bearing Down on America’s Renters May 28, 2020
The economic downturn is shaping up to be particularly devastating for renters, who are more likely to be lower-income and work hourly jobs cut during the pandemic.
In George Floyd’s Death, a Police Technique Results in a Too-Familiar Tragedy May 29, 2020
Police departments have tried to ban or severely limit the use of chokeholds and neck restraints. But in Minneapolis, a knee pressing on a neck led to a man’s death.
Watch: Protesters Set Minneapolis Police Precinct On Fire May 29, 2020
Demonstrations over the killing of George Floyd boiled over late Thursday night. Protests broke out after a video went viral this week showing Mr. Floyd, a black man, struggling to breathe as a white Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee against Mr. Floyd’s neck.
7 People Shot at Louisville Protest Over the Death of Breonna Taylor May 29, 2020
The protests in Kentucky were prompted by the shooting death of a black woman, who was killed when police entered her home in March.
Inclusion of Transgender Student Athletes Violates Title IX, Trump Administration Says May 29, 2020
Three female high school students in Connecticut had challenged a scholastic sports policy that allows transgender athletes to compete against them in track.

The Guardian, UK

Coronavirus live news: global deaths near 360,000 as Philippines has biggest daily spike in cases May 29, 2020
Up to six people can gather in UK parks from Monday; Donald Trump says he would take hydroxychloroquine again; drug combination triples death risk in cancer patients Global report: France to ease Covid-19 travel restrictions and open restaurants US job losses pass 40m as coronavirus crisis sees claims rise 2.1m in a week Coronavirus Australia live news: Vict […]
Global report: Philippines opens up despite record cases, as outbreaks hit Asia May 29, 2020
Manila’s 12 million residents to enjoy free movement as daily infections pass 500; Mumbai’s hospital close to collapse; South Korea records dozens more casesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe Philippines president has announced plans to ease one of longest and toughest coronavirus lockdowns in the world despite the country seeing […]
Patients share beds as coronavirus cases overwhelm Mumbai’s hospitals May 29, 2020
As India’s pandemic continues, in some areas the healthcare system is close to collapseCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageIn Mumbai’s Sion hospital emergency ward there are two people to a bed. Patients, many with coronavirus symptoms and strapped two to a single oxygen tank, were captured lying almost on top of each other, top-to-to […]
Trump campaign attempts to remove satirical cartoon from online retailer May 28, 2020
Cartoonist Nick Anderson calls president ‘adolescent’ after work parodying bleach-injection claim sparked a legal manoeuvreThe Pulitzer-winning cartoonist Nick Anderson has described Donald Trump as an “adolescent wannabe authoritarian”, after the US president’s re-election campaign failed to pull one of Anderson’s cartoons mocking Trump’s inaccurate suggest […]
Hong Kong crisis: China pledges to 'support' territory's police as US warned not to interfere May 29, 2020
Hardening of positions comes after international outcry over China’s parliament voting to proceed with controversial national security lawsChina’s public security ministry has pledged to “guide and support” the Hong Kong police force after parliament in Beijing approved a decision to impose a new national security law on the semi-autonomous territory.The mov […]
Trump signs executive order to narrow protections for social media platforms May 29, 2020
Move comes amid president’s feud with Twitter after it fact-checked him for the first timeDonald Trump has fired a shot across the bows of “big tech” companies by signing an executive order that aims to narrow their protections from liability over the content posted on their services.The move came as the US president stepped up his attacks against social med […]
Palace letters: high court rules Queen's secret correspondence in lead-up to Whitlam dismissal are commonwealth records May 29, 2020
Historian Jenny Hocking wins landmark case after campaigning for release of secret letters between monarch and then Australian governor general Sir John KerrThe historian Jenny Hocking has won a landmark high court case in her bid to secure sensitive correspondence between the Queen and former Australian governor general Sir John Kerr about the dismissal of […]
Hong Kong tensions end winning streak for global stock markets - business live May 29, 2020
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, amid heightened tensions between the US and China over Hong Kong China pledges to ‘support’ Hong Kong’s police as US warned not to interfereUK says it will extend Hongkongers’ visa rights if China pursues security laws 8.44am BST In a sign that some semblance of normality is expected in the UK in th […]

The BBC

George Floyd: Protesters set Minneapolis police station ablaze May 29, 2020
The US city sees a third night of unrest sparked by the death of an unarmed black man in custody.
Twitter hides Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence' May 29, 2020
For the first time, Twitter has hidden a tweet on the president's profile behind a warning.
UK could offer 'path to citizenship' for Hong Kong's British passport holders May 29, 2020
Hong Kong residents holding a UK overseas passport could gain a route to UK citizenship.
Online child abuse rising during lockdown warn police May 28, 2020
Police forces across the world are warning criminals are using the restrictions to target children.
Gough Whitlam dismissal: Australian court grants access to Queen's letters May 29, 2020
The Queen's letters about the 1975 sacking of Australia's PM will be made public after a legal fight.
Men hired for sexual fantasy break into wrong house May 29, 2020
The pair, hired for role play involving a broom, mistakenly went to the wrong house with machetes.
Trump signs executive order targeting Twitter after fact-checking row May 28, 2020
The US president's move follows a decision by Twitter to add a "fact-check" notice to his tweets.
Moscow more than doubles city's Covid-19 death toll May 28, 2020
Officials now say 1,561 people died from the disease in April - not 639 as initially announced.