How the 1968 DNC in Chicago Devolved into ‘Unrestrained and Indiscriminate Police Violence’

As protesters prepare for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week, a half-century old report provides lessons for preventing chaos. This article was first published by The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization covering the U.S. criminal justice system. Sign up for their newsletters, and follow them on Instagram, TikTok, Reddit and Facebook. The … Leggi tutto

U.S. Elections: Abortion Referendum Approved in Two Key States—Arizona and Nevada. Voting in November, “Historic Initiative”

Since the Supreme Court overturned the federally guaranteed right to abortion, the fight to reinstate it in individual states has never ceased. This extraordinary grassroots mobilization is changing the dynamics of the presidential race now that the referendum initiatives have passed in Arizona and Nevada, where they will be voted on concurrently with the presidential … Leggi tutto

U.S. Elections: All Eyes on Minnesota. The “Squad” Omar Running for Re-Election

Whoever wins the primary on Tuesday, August 13, in Minnesota’s Fifth District will also win the congressional seat. With over 700,000 residents, it is the most populous district in the United States and also one where Democratic victory is a tradition. Ilhan Omar is running for re-election here, and the Democratic Party is revealing all … Leggi tutto

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