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Aug 01 2024
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Black Lives Matter’s Surprising Stance on Harris
Black Lives Matter’s persuasive power and influence climaxed in 2020, in the reckoning that followed the murder of George Floyd. It was a time of rare consensus, when some two-thirds of Americans expressed support for the cause, according to the Pew Research Center. But by last year, only half of Americans continued to support BLM, and less than a quarter did so strongly. “A majority of
The Atlantic
Aug 26 2024
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Seattle trial begins in lawsuit over death of Black Lives Matter protester
A trial began Monday in a civil lawsuit brought against Washington state by the family of Summer Taylor, a 24-year-old Black Lives Matter protester who was struck and killed by a car on a Seattle freeway more than four years ago. In opening arguments at King County Superior Court, attorneys for both parties described the death of Taylor, a veterinary assistant who lived in Seattle’s Capitol
The Seattle Times
Jul 24 2024
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Black Lives Matter denounces Democrats for "anointing" Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris speaking at a campaign event in Wisconsin on Tuesday. Harris has secured the support of enough Democratic delegates to become her party's presidential nominee. Kamala Harris speaking at a campaign event in Wisconsin on Tuesday. Harris has secured the support of enough Democratic delegates to become her party's presidential nominee. Black Lives Matter has criticized the Democratic
Newsweek
Aug 26 2024
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In 2020 Democrats Embraced Black Lives Matter. In 2024 They’re Running as Cops.
In California’s 41st District, a showdown is taking shape that almost eerily mimics the showdown at the very top of the ticket. There, the Republican congressman is someone who was caught soliciting a sex worker early in his tenure; has consistently been deemed one of Congress’ most corrupt members over the years, thanks to his success securing legislative earmarks that directly benefited his
Slate
Jul 05 2024
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Church vandalized; Pride, Black Lives Matter flags burned
Click here for updates on this story KINGSTON, Maryland (WBZ) — A Plymouth man is facing felony charges for allegedly causing an estimated tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage to a Kingston church, including burning Pride and Black Lives Matter flags displayed outside the church. Kingston Police were notified of the damage to First Parish Unitarian Church on Main Street early Tuesday
KRDO
Jul 12 2024
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A 2020 Black Lives Matter protest is revived as a neighborhood celebration in Mantua
The Philly Tribune
Jul 02 2024
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Ruling reinstates lawsuit over ‘Black Lives Matter’ school posters
A federal lawsuit brought by parents, minors, and taxpayers of Lakeville School District concerned about “Black Lives Matter” posters in schools has been reinstated by the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The court agreed that the plaintiffs alleged a plausible claim of unconstitutional view discrimination when the district refused to put up “All Lives Matter” and “Blue Lives Matter” posters
Minnesota Lawyer
Aug 02 2024
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Lawyer in Black Lives Matter 'swatting' case sues LAPD over search of home
Black Lives Matter co-founder Melina Abdullah protests at City Hall on Jan. 17, 2023, in Los Angeles. An attorney for Abdullah has filed a lawsuit against the city. An attorney for Black Lives Matter-Los Angeles leader Melina Abdullah has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging that a search of his home earlier this year by police officers was part of a broader campaign of intimidation and
Los Angeles Times
Jul 16 2024
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Black Lives Matter activist will use fellowship to explore history, leadership, organic farming
Trahern Crews said he's long been driven to community action. First, he was a member of the Green Party. Then he joined the NAACP. But he became frustrated with a lack of community action after the police shooting of Marcus Golden in 2015 and helped found Black Lives Matter-Minnesota. The graduate of St. Paul Central High School has since led numerous protests. Now, the 49-year-old father of
Star Tribune
Aug 16 2024
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JD Vance said Amazon paid Black Lives Matter so rioters would burn rival stores
Just when you thought it wasn't possible for Jackass Douchebag "JD" Vance to be any more odious than he already is, get this: the unsavory phony has accused Amazon of funding Black Lives Matter as a way to get rioters to burn down brick and mortar stores. According to the Christian Science Monitor, Vance made the accusation in 2021 during a speech: "Who benefits most when small businesses on
Boing Boing