Nikole Hannah-Jones emphasizes the relevance of the Preamble by connecting it to the historical impact of slavery on America’s foundation, asserting that the narrative of the nation is inherently linked to its legacy.
Isaiah Martin, a Democratic congressional candidate, was arrested during a state redistricting hearing for refusing to yield the microphone after criticizing a Republican proposal that could disenfranchise Black and Latino voters.
During the arrest, officers in tactical gear use a stun gun on one man and put another in a chokehold while belittling the situation, saying: 'You've got no rights here. You're a migo, brother.'
Internal DWP documents obtained by Big Brother Watch show that the Universal Credit Advances model, used to risk score almost a million Advances claims each year, displays consistent, statistically significant bias.
"We believe that part of making good trouble is community building and getting organized so that when the time comes to make some kind of good trouble, you have people on your side," said Tal Karsten, an organizer with 50501 San Jose.
Charlotte Church emphasized that history illustrates that when dissent rises against injustice, those in power often attempt to label such dissent as dangerous and criminal. She stated that movements for change are frequently silenced by being branded as extremists or terrorists, from the suffragettes to the civil rights movement, noting the transformative journey of ideas once seen as radical now celebrated as moral courage. She underscored the need to remember this recurring pattern and firmly resist the erosion of rights by fear.
Mr. Barranco will be released on bond sometime tomorrow afternoon, God willing! He can remain free until mid-August, where he will have another hearing to try and adjust his status to parole in place.
As of Friday, the Los Angeles Police Department is investigating 86 incidents related to officer misconduct during last month's protests, with 59 cases involving possible excessive force.