#New Yorkers gather after Chauvin guilty verdict

#New Yorkers gather after Chauvin guilty verdict

“#New Yorkers gather after Chauvin guilty verdict” New Yorkers gathered and marched across the city in droves on Tuesday evening to celebrate the conviction of former Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd. Cheers and car honking erupted around the Big Apple — from Harlem to Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn — as…

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#White House distances itself from Maxine Waters’ comments

#White House distances itself from Maxine Waters’ comments

“#White House distances itself from Maxine Waters’ comments” The White House on Monday appeared to distance itself from House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters for telling racial justice protesters to “get more confrontational” if Derek Chauvin is acquitted in George Floyd’s murder trial. President Biden believes “protests must be peaceful,” White House press secretary…

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#Letters to the Editor — April 19, 2021

#Letters to the Editor — April 19, 2021

“#Letters to the Editor — April 19, 2021” The Issue: Media and politicians’ reaction to the police shooting of Daunte Wright. Thank you so much for Wednesday’s editorial. It was exactly on point (“Fanning the Flames,” Editorial, April 14). Thank you for saying the clear truth that so many are afraid to say or print….

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#Minnesota State Patrol updates guidance on reporters during protests

#Minnesota State Patrol updates guidance on reporters during protests

“#Minnesota State Patrol updates guidance on reporters during protests” Credentialed members of the press can no longer be subject to Minnesota State Patrol dispersal orders, and troopers will halt the practice of photographing them before letting them go while covering protests and have been prohibited from taking other actions against the media. “A free press is foundational to our democracy, and…

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#Media pushes false narrative of racism

#Media pushes false narrative of racism

“#Media pushes false narrative of racism” The riots that have erupted after the killing of Daunte Wright reinforce a familiar pattern. This response is rooted not only in tragedy, but in a distorted perception of reality.   Chelsea Handler, for example, suggested that people of color have a “50-50” chance of being shot by police.  This…

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#Protesters chase CNN crew covering Daunte Wright unrest

#Protesters chase CNN crew covering Daunte Wright unrest

“#Protesters chase CNN crew covering Daunte Wright unrest” Protesters in Minnesota chased away a CNN crew while they were attempting to cover the fourth night of demonstrations over the police-killing of Daunte Wright, a report said. One member of the crew got pelted in the head with a water bottle, falling to the ground, outside…

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#The truth about ‘racism’ & cops: Devine

#The truth about ‘racism’ & cops: Devine

“#The truth about ‘racism’ & cops: Devine” Who would want to be a cop in America?  It’s open season on anyone who wears a badge, so no wonder recruitment is down, retirements are up and the streets grow ever more violent.  By swallowing the false narrative of systemic racism, we have demonized and criminalized police…

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#Yang heckled, called ‘pro-cop,’ during Daunte Wright protest

#Yang heckled, called ‘pro-cop,’ during Daunte Wright protest

“#Yang heckled, called ‘pro-cop,’ during Daunte Wright protest” Mayoral hopeful Andrew Yang was heckled and called “pro-cop” during a Tuesday night New York City bike ride protest into the police killing of Daunte Wright. The Democratic candidate rode with roughly 150 cyclists from the Barclays Center into Lower Manhattan via the Brooklyn Bridge before he…

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#Man curses out CNN reporter while she’s live on air

#Man curses out CNN reporter while she’s live on air

“#Man curses out CNN reporter while she’s live on air” A man cursed out a CNN reporter while she was live on air covering protests in Minneapolis over the police death of Daunte Wright, video shows.  CNN correspondent Sara Sidner was reporting live around 9:45 p.m. EST Monday on the clashes between protesters and cops…

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#Protesters and cops clash after Daunte Wright killing

#Protesters and cops clash after Daunte Wright killing

“#Protesters and cops clash after Daunte Wright killing” Tensions ran high Monday night as hundreds of people gathered outside the Brooklyn Center, Minnesota police precinct — flouting a 7 p.m. curfew to protest the cop-killing of Daunte Wright. Officers aim less than lethal weaponry at demonstrators outside Brooklyn Center Police Department.Reuters Protesters were met by…

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