Advocates for Police Reform. On Wednesday, one day after the funeral of his brother George Floyd, Philonise Floyd traveled to Washington to speak before Congress about the need…
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Senator Scott, Others, Draft Police Reform Legislation
“We’re listening, we’re hearing, and we’re reacting,” he said. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina is leading a group of senators in drafting police reform legislation. He was…
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Legislation to Address Police Violence and Racial Injustice
House of Representatives works to respond to national demonstrations. Lawmakers in the House of Representatives introduced a sweeping 134-page bill to address police violence and racial injustice. The…
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Attorney General Barr Comments on George Floyd
Says that rioters will be held to the “rule of law.” At a press conference on Thursday, Attorney General William Barr addressed the steps the federal government is…
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Pentagon Chief Addresses President’s Call for Military Force
Use of active duty military to contain demonstrations should only be a last resort. On Wednesday, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper clarified the call from President Trump to…
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Senate Chaplain Prays, “Inoculate Our Nation Against Hate”
“Use our lawmakers for your glory,” he said. Earlier this week, while opening the United State Senate’s session with a prayer, Senate Chaplain Barry Black employed the power…
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Former Presidents Clinton and Carter Speak Out
Racial injustice must be overcome. Former President Bill Clinton issued a statement saying, “No one deserves to die the way George Floyd did. And the truth is, if…
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Former President Bush Speaks Out
Justice for all is the duty of all, he said. Former President George W. Bush voiced his support for protestors against the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis…
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President Trump Visits Church Burned in Riots
U.S. Park Police disperse violent demonstrators to adhere with D.C. mayor’s curfew. President Trump pledged to mobilize military forces against looters across the nation on Monday. “We are…
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Department of Education Rules in Title IX Question
Biological males are not permitted to compete in female sports. The Department of Education ruled last week that allowing biologically male athletes to compete in female events violates…
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