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‘A unique relationship:’ How Kamala Harris courts the progressive left

Despite pledges to lead a ‘people-first presidency’, Harris has faced criticism from the far-left wing of the Democrats.

Al Jazeera

Why we don’t need more policing – even after the riots

In response to the violent far-right riots across the UK, we have seen pledges from Keir Starmer’s Labour government to increase police resources, expand policing powers, and implement tougher and quicker sentencing to keep our communities safe. Far-right violence is a danger to individuals and communities across the UK but…

The Conversation

Police in Ferguson make arrests amid protests on 10th anniversary of Michael Brown's death

Police in the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson arrested two people and said more arrests were likely following protests on the 10th anniversary of a shooting that was a pivotal moment in the national Black Lives Matter movement

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Michael Brown's death 10 years ago sparked change in Ferguson

Michael Brown’s death was the catalyst for massive change starting in Ferguson, Missouri

The Independent UK

Claims of two-tier policing at far-right riots ‘racist gaslighting’, equality campaigners say

Claims riots policed differently to other disorder dismissed as ‘deliberate racist and Islamophobic dog-whistle’

The Independent UK

What is ‘two-tier policing’? Nigel Farage and Elon Musk’s claims debunked as UK faces more riots

Critics and the far right have claimed previous protests - including those in 2011 after the fatal shooting of Mark Duggan and the Black Lives Matters demonstrations in 2020 - were policed ‘more favourably’ than racist demonstrations that have spanned the UK since murders in Southport

The Independent UK

England riots: how has ‘two-tier policing’ myth become widespread?

Idea has been propagated by Tommy Robinson and others from far right but claim does not stand up to scrutiny

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Tuesday briefing: Are far-right rioters victims of unfair policing? All the evidence says no

In today’s newsletter: Voices from Tommy Robinson to Nigel Farage have complained of ‘two-tier policing’ – but their claims do not add up

The Guardian - UK

Black Lives Matter supporter accused of wrecking wreaths at World War Two memorial

BLM supporter Soulman Freeman denies criminal damage

Evening Standard

Priti Patel criticises Nigel Farage for comparing far-right riots to BLM protests

Tory leadership candidate says Reform leader’s comments are deeply misleading as she urges parliament recall

The Guardian - UK

Farage joins calls for Parliament to be recalled and claims ‘soft policing’ at BLM protests to blame for riots

The House of Commons is currently not sitting as a result of summer recess, with MPs not due to return until September 2

The Independent UK

Trump Suggests Pardoning Capitol Rioters, Compares To BLM Protests

Former President Trump downplays Capitol riot convictions, falsely compares to BLM protests.

Top News

Whole Foods settles "BLM" lawsuit

The suit, originally filed in 2020, involved Black Lives Matter face masks and dress code policies

Salon

Conservatives’ racist and sexist attacks on Kamala Harris show exactly who they are

Hatred will continue to ooze from the right. Pay attention – because that bigotry isn’t just talk, it’s Republican policies

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The Independent UK

From John Lennon to NWA: 14 of the best protest songs, ranked

From Marvin Gaye to Little Simz, here are 14 songs that illuminate the power of protest music to make change, as ranked by Finn Cliff Hodges

The Guardian - US

Internal memo reveals Anti-Defamation League surveillance of leftwing activist

Self-styled anti-hate group tracked Black organizer who opposed links between US police and Israeli military

Salon

NYPD commissioner buries cop misconduct

Victims are never told their cases have been buried by NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban

The Independent UK

Texas court denies request to reconsider governor's pardon in BLM demonstrator's killing

A Texas appeals court denied a request to consider whether to reverse Gov. Greg Abbott’s pardon of a man who was convicted of killing a Black Lives Matter demonstrator

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Allowing "Black Lives Matter" Signs in Classrooms But Forbidding "All Lives Matter"/"Blue Lives Matter" Might Violate First Amendment

So holds the Eighth Circuit, concluding that the plaintiffs had sufficiently alleged that the "Black Lives Matter" signs were private speech, rather than government speech.

Reason

No Pseudonymity for Plaintiffs in Black-Lives-Matter-Poster-Related Lawsuit, Despite Fear of "Cancel Culture" Retaliation

In Cajune v. Indep. School. Dist. 194, decided today by the Eighth Circuit, plaintiffs sued to challenge the School District's permission for teachers to display Black Lives Matter posters in classrooms (but not for members of the public to display other posters, such as All Lives Matter or Blue Lives…

Top News

Protesters Awarded 0,000 For Civil Rights Violation In Seattle

Seattle protesters awarded 0,000 for civil rights violation after anti-police graffiti arrest. Verdict emphasizes upholding free speech rights and accou...

The Independent UK

Jury awards $700k to Seattle protesters jailed for writing anti-police slogans in chalk on barricade

Four protesters have been awarded nearly $700,000 after they were jailed for writing anti-police slogans in chalk on a temporary police barricade on Jan. 1, 2021

Salon

Teacher beats back DeSantis' war on woke

"I feel vindicated but I also feel sad," Amy Donofrio said after a judge ruled her BLM banner broke no school rules

The Guardian - UK

‘Crank’ Tory candidates accused of sharing online conspiracy theories

Labour has expressed concerns about the calibre of would-be Tory MPs after a some shared outlandish views online

The Independent UK

Prosecutor asks Texas court to reverse governor's pardon of man who fatally shot demonstrator

A prosecutor says he is asking the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to reverse the governor’s pardon of a former Army sergeant who was convicted of fatally shooting a Black Lives Matter demonstrator

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