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More from Protests in Minneapolis and nationwide following George Floyd’s death

Criminal Justice
From coast to coast, protests against police brutality and racism are still going strongFrom coast to coast, protests against police brutality and racism are still going strong
Criminal Justice

The death of Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta has added momentum to some demonstrations.

By Zeeshan Aleem
Culture
In Dave Chappelle’s surprise new special, he drops the comedy to meditate on black AmericaIn Dave Chappelle’s surprise new special, he drops the comedy to meditate on black America
Culture

In “8:46,” named for the length of time of George Floyd’s killing, Chappelle turns his stage into a somber pulpit.

By Aja Romano
The “abolish the police” movement, explained by 7 scholars and activists
Politics

“I’m sorry that the fight for justice and inequality could not be more convenient for political timetables, but it isn’t.”

By Sean Illing
“The protesters had to deescalate the police”: Demonstrators are the ones defusing violence at protests
Politics

Protesters describe the excessive force they’ve seen police use in cities across the country.

By Li Zhou
“Black Lives Matter” has become a global rallying cry against racism and police brutality
World Politics

The police killing of George Floyd has sparked a worldwide reckoning.

By Jen Kirby
How protesters are turning the tables on police surveillance
Technology

Armed with smartphones, the public is holding law enforcement to account.

By Adam Clark Estes and Sara Morrison
Meet the Romney-Gary Johnson-Bloomberg voter who’s embracing Black Lives Matter
Politics

“I have pretty much felt politically homeless since 2016.”

By Jane Coaston
Politics
Black National Guard members express discomfort with quelling Black Lives Matter protestersBlack National Guard members express discomfort with quelling Black Lives Matter protesters
Politics

Service members are criticizing aggressive commands that potentially curtail citizens’ civil rights.

By Aaron Ross Coleman
Race
White Americans are finally talking about racism. Will it translate into action?White Americans are finally talking about racism. Will it translate into action?
Race

Polling data shows a seismic shift in white people’s opinions about racism. But opinions aren’t everything.

By Anna North
Questions to ask yourself before sharing images of police brutality
Technology

“The video itself is valuable. The sharing of the video, there is a question of whether it causes more harm than good.”

By Sara Morrison
My cousin was killed in the Charleston church shootings. Here’s what happens after the cameras leave.
Race

“The promises made in front of cameras, when lights flashed and the eyes of a nation watched, are no more.”

By Zoe Christen Jones
Politics
Republicans tried to “both sides” police violence after testimony from George Floyd’s brotherRepublicans tried to “both sides” police violence after testimony from George Floyd’s brother
Politics

Republicans equated police lives with black lives at a House hearing Wednesday.

By Katelyn Burns
Technology
Members of Congress want to know more about law enforcement’s surveillance of protestersMembers of Congress want to know more about law enforcement’s surveillance of protesters
Technology

Lawmakers demanded more details about spy-grade technology, after a Predator drone was spotted over Minnesota.

By Rebecca Heilweil
Race
Merriam-Webster has a new definition of “racism”Merriam-Webster has a new definition of “racism”
Race

The revised definition will include systemic oppression.

By Fabiola Cineas
Minnesota’s unrest is decades in the making. Most Americans just forgot that black Midwesterners exist.
archives

Black people have long been left out of the imagined Midwest. It’s had damaging political implications.

By Malaika Jabali
Politics
A Republican witness at a congressional hearing on police brutality didn’t mention police brutalityA Republican witness at a congressional hearing on police brutality didn’t mention police brutality
Politics

Former Secret Service agent Dan Bongino asked Congress to not “attack” police and shred “the thin wall between civilization and chaos.”

By Katelyn Burns
George Floyd’s killing has opened the wounds of centuries of American racism
Explainers

The police killing of George Floyd and the ensuing protests, explained.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
George Floyd’s brother’s plea to Congress: “Stop the pain”George Floyd’s brother’s plea to Congress: “Stop the pain”
Politics

Philonise Floyd, one day after burying his brother in Houston, testified on police practices and law enforcement accountability.

By Alex Ward
Money
Some cities are shutting down transit after curfew. It’s a problem for essential workers and protesters.Some cities are shutting down transit after curfew. It’s a problem for essential workers and protesters.
Money

Places like Minneapolis, Chicago, and DC have imposed limits on transit systems after hours.

By Terry Nguyen
Politics
How 2 weeks of protests have changed AmericaHow 2 weeks of protests have changed America
Politics

Protesters have already brought about reforms to address systemic racism and police brutality following George Floyd’s death.

By Nicole Narea
Explainers
The racist history behind the 10 US Army facilities named after Confederate leadersThe racist history behind the 10 US Army facilities named after Confederate leaders
Explainers

“We are forcing our black soldiers to serve on a base named after leaders who served to keep them in chains,” an expert told Vox.

By Alex Ward
Politics
George Floyd was remembered by family, activists, and politicians at his funeral in HoustonGeorge Floyd was remembered by family, activists, and politicians at his funeral in Houston
Politics

He’ll be buried Tuesday next to his mom, whom he called out for in his final moments.

By Katelyn Burns
Explainers
The police shooting of Maurice Gordon, a black man killed during a traffic stop, explainedThe police shooting of Maurice Gordon, a black man killed during a traffic stop, explained
Explainers

Footage has been released of the 28-year-old black man being fatally shot during a routine traffic stop in New Jersey.

By Fabiola Cineas
Race
Body cams show police killing Javier Ambler while filming an A&E television showBody cams show police killing Javier Ambler while filming an A&E television show
Race

“I can’t breathe,” “save me,” the unarmed black man pleads during a traffic stop.

By Aaron Ross Coleman
Politics
Trump tweeted a conspiracy theory that an elderly man knocked over by police is “antifa provocateur”Trump tweeted a conspiracy theory that an elderly man knocked over by police is “antifa provocateur”
Politics

Martin Gugino is still in critical condition as the president tweets wildly unfounded claims about the man’s run-in with police.

By Katelyn Burns