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Snyder no longer has a choice, and he knows it, as this controversy reaches its endgame

by Jerry Brewer July 3, 2020July 4, 2020

Jerry Brewer: There’s no need for a ‘thorough review.’ Just change the name as soon as possible.

Sports

Washington’s NFL team moves toward changing controversial name

by RICK MAESE, MARK MASKE and LIZ CLARKE July 3, 2020July 4, 2020

The team says in a statement that a thorough review ‘can and will be conducted with the best interest of all in mind,’ and sources expect it to result in a new team name.

Nation / World

Ex-officers involved in George Floyd killing set to appear in court

by By Holly Bailey June 29, 2020

The appearance comes about a month after the 46-year-old Black man was pinned at the neck.

Nation / World

House passes broad police reform legislation in wake of George Floyd’s killing

by Felicia Sonmez, Paul Kane and Rhonda Colvin June 25, 2020June 29, 2020

President Trump has vowed to veto the House legislation, arguing that it goes too far in imposing federal mandates.

Nation / World, Politics

Black Americans see racism, policing as top issues for November, poll shows

by Scott Clement, Dan Balz and Emily Guskin June 25, 2020June 29, 2020

Former Vice President Joe Biden currently leads Trump by a not-unexpectedly lopsided margin among Black registered voters, 92% to 5%.

Nation / World

The Latest: Police officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting is fired

by Josh Linehan June 23, 2020June 24, 2020

The latest on protests against racism and police brutality around the U.S. and the world. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville Metro police department has fired one of the police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor, more than three months after the 26-year-old black woman was killed in her home. A termination letter […]

Maine, News

Anti-racism protest that got violent caught Portland police unprepared, City Council told

by Matt Byrne June 22, 2020June 23, 2020

The city releases a 4-page report on its response to the demonstration of June 1, which police now say drew about 2,500 protesters and put the department ‘in a crisis mode.’