Joe Biden’s campaign has turned the former vice president’s speech on civil unrest across the nation into a digital ad released Wednesday in battleground states. The ad, “Build the Future,” plays footage of the presumptive Democratic nominee’s speech and overlays it with images and video of the chaotic clash between protesters and federal law enforcement…… MORE
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Obama to discuss George Floyd death and policing in virtual town hall Wednesday
Former President Barack Obama plans to address in a virtual town hall Wednesday night the death of George Floyd, stressing the importance of “ensuring that this moment becomes one for real change” and that the protests around the country lead to new policies, according to an Obama aide. Those comments will mark Obama’s first time…… MORE
Coronavirus cases rise in US south and west as crowded protests spark worries
Coronavirus cases continued to spread in parts of the American south and west in the past week as experts warn that packed protests could exacerbate the pandemic. The early parts of the American coronavirus outbreak struck hardest in the dense metropolitan areas on the coasts, such as New York, New Jersey, Boston, and California. But…… MORE
European unemployment is half that of America. Here’s why
Unemployment in the European Union ticked up in April as job losses tied to the coronavirus pandemic mounted. But short-time work programs — which are far more common than in the United States — helped cushion the blow. The EU unemployment rate rose to 6.6% in April from 6.4% in March, Eurostat, the statistical office…… MORE
Amazon’s best sellers list is dominated almost entirely by books on race right now
Advocates say that one of the most important ways to be an ally to marginalized people is to educate yourself on the systems that oppress them and your role in sustaining them. From what the Amazon best-sellers list suggest, many Americans are taking that step. As of Wednesday, 15 of the top 20 bestselling books…… MORE
The pandemic is saving soup sales as people stock up and eat at home
As people stocked up for an unknown future and sheltered in place because of the coronavirus pandemic, they reached for soup — and helped spark a turnaround for Campbell. The company reported a 35% increase in US soup sales in retail for the three months ending on April 26. “Now more than ever, consumers are…… MORE
Minnesota governor personally apologizes to CNN reporter arrested while covering protests
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz personally apologized Wednesday to CNN reporter Omar Jimenez for the arrest of him and his crew last week as they reported live on the protests over the death of George Floyd. “Thank you for the professionalism, thank you for understanding, and I’m deeply sorry,” Walz, a Democrat, said to Jimenez during…… MORE
Police accountability and immunity could get a closer look by the Supreme Court
The protests and clashes unfolding across the country in response to the killing of George Floyd have upheld a resonant message for courts to consider: Law enforcement accountability is missing in the justice system. The Supreme Court could decide soon whether it will take a closer look at a legal doctrine it created nearly 40…… MORE
A decision has been made on additional charges for officers in George Floyd case
The Minnesota Attorney General’s office has finished its initial review of evidence in the investigation of four former Minneapolis Police officers involved in the killing of George Floyd and has rendered a decision regarding additional charges, two law enforcement officials briefed on the state’s investigation told CNN. One of the officials said state Attorney General…… MORE
The US national security adviser says there’s no systemic racism in policing. Studies suggest otherwise
When a Trump administration official said he doesn’t think systemic racism exists in policing, many were stunned — especially after studies have shown different races are often treated differently. “No, I don’t think there’s systemic racism,” national security adviser Robert O’Brien told CNN. “I think 99.9% of our law enforcement officers are great Americans. Many…… MORE
