Chauvin proceedings serve as a kind of sinister propaganda
From the beginning, the defense’s motions appeared to be aimed at propagandizing those watching.
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Taylor verdict adds insult to injury
Not only was justice not served, the desultory and insufficient result we received was also unacceptably slow in manifesting.
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Dr. King’s legacy requires us to continue the fight for justice
Honoring Dr. King’s legacy in the 21st Century means rigorously interrogating the U.S. criminal justice system and refusing to accept the high rate of incarceration among African Americans.
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WORD ON THE STREET | Community verdict: No surprise!
The MSR hit the streets to get people’s initial reactions to the Noor verdict and sentencing and ask what this means to the Black community.
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‘This Is America’: Noor verdict adds to collective trauma
A collective trauma continues to rock communities of color following the murder conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor.
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‘Becoming Ms. Burton’ offers lifeline in a sea of injustice
But Burton, a recovering addict and former convict, turned the strength of prevailing against personal adversity into a resource for others to do the same.
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County Attorney debate probed volatile issues
BVMM sponsored the evening at the Minneapolis Urban League, hosted by Robbins and activist Bill English and moderated by former Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton.
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Former prosecutor reimagines how criminal justice system can serve domestic abuse victims
Like many victims I met, Marina suffered gruesome violence at the hands of her boyfriend. Marina testified at trial that her boyfriend tried to rip out her tongue and that she believed his threats to kill her and her 10-year-old daughter. The jury agreed and convicted him.
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The racial optics of the opioid epidemic
Where is the lock ‘em up and throw away the key sentiment towards opioid users that politicians showed towards crack dealers?
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