The police serve to reinforce the rulers’ definition of crime, but no system is more criminal than U.S. capitalism, the social/political/economic institution they serve.
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Mpls awaits fulfillment of promised police reform
Some of the shine has been rubbed off the ‘mini-apple’ as the world has glimpsed the brutality and lawlessness of the Minneapolis Police Department.
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Black Lives Matter founder finds hope in global protests for George Floyd
‘Public safety is not about bloated police budgets. It’s about expanding the safety net for Black people.’
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Gov. Walz, House, Senate leaders announce sweeping police accountability, reform legislative priorities
The proposals support use of force reform, funding for alternatives to policing, and greater police oversight.
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MPD Chief Arradondo announces suspension of police union negotiations
Minneapolis Police Chief announced that the MPD would immediately suspend contract negotiations with the police federation.
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Court orders MPD to make immediate changes, including ban of chokeholds
Hennepin County Judge signed court order filed by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights Hennepin County Court today approved the proposed court order filed by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) that requires the Minneapolis Police Department to implement initial structural changes, as part of MDHR’s ongoing civil rights investigation. The court has the power to […]
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Minneapolis’ ‘long, hot summer’ of ’67 – and parallels to today’s protests over police brutality
After a riot broke out in 1967, Minneapolis officials squandered an opportunity to address the structural racism that led to George Floyd’s death and a wave of unrest across the country.
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State, City of Minneapolis agree on immediate changes to ban chokeholds, reform MPD policies
Governor Tim Walz announced next steps in the civil rights investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department following the death of George Floyd.
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Bob Kroll reaffirms suspicions the MPD is beyond reform
Minneapolis Police Lt. Bob Kroll remains a hindrance to the MPD’s efforts to build trust in the community.
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Minneapolis burning should not come as a surprise
For those who choose to sit in judgement, this sign carried during a protest seeks to confront it: ‘Merchandise can be replaced. Black lives cannot.’
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Anger still smolders as justice for George Floyd hangs in the balance
he local demand for justice has been joined by over 30 U.S. cities and several countries, where protests have been held in solidarity with the Twin Citians.
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The political and structural context of the police murder of George Floyd
George Floyd’s death represents the everyday inhuman racist treatment of people of color in the United States. This case is socially and politically explosive.
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County Attorney Mike Freeman announces charges in George Floyd’s death as protests grow
Protests across the nation continued even as an officer was charged in the death of George Floyd.
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Former MPD officer Derek Chauvin charged with murder of George Floyd
Fired police officer Derek Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter.
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Protesters, Mpls mayor call for cops involved in George Floyd’s death to be jailed
Wednesday afternoon Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey agreed with protesters who called for officers involved in George Floyd’s death to be jailed.
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Shocking video apparently shows Minneapolis police cause man’s death; four officers fired
Four Minneapolis police officers have been fired following the shocking video of a police officer with his knee on the neck of George Floyd apparently causing his death.
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Cops gone wild: police recklessly opened fire in Vue shooting
Police have not been forthcoming about why so many shots were fired, and why, if they were indeed aiming at Vue, so many missed their target.
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Trust level plunges after Kroll embraces Trump
A deeper look at the reaction of Minneapolis Police Lt. Bob Kroll’s embrace of President Trump.
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Homeless conundrum greets new Transit chief
New chief of Metro Transit Police Eddie Frizell heads a growing police force.
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NAACP: Keep speaking out against police misconduct
The NAACP Minneapolis has called for an apology and additional action from the Hennepin County Sheriff’s office after the arrest of two Black women last month.