2020 Protests
Breonna Taylor Is On The Cover Of O Magazine — The First One Ever Without Oprah
"Breonna Taylor had dreams," Oprah Winfrey said. "They all died with her the night five bullets shattered her body and her future."
A Sheriff Told Library Staff Not To Call 911 Because They Were Thinking Of Supporting Black Lives Matter
"I wish you good luck with disturbances and lewd behavior, since those are just some of the recent calls my office has assisted you with in the past."
Federal Officers Are Leaving Portland — But Heading To Other Cities
The Justice Department announced Wednesday it would send officers to Milwaukee, Detroit, and Cleveland to fight violent crime. Detractors say the federal crackdown is political.
NYPD Officers Grabbed A Protester Off The Street And Sped Off In An Unmarked Van
The NYPD said it arrested the person for criminal mischief and "making graffiti."
Police Say The "Umbrella Man" At The George Floyd Protests Was A White Supremacist Trying To Incite Violence
Minneapolis investigators said the man is a member of the Hells Angels biker gang who started violence at what had been a peaceful protest.
A Man Was Fatally Shot At A Black Lives Matter Protest In Texas
The suspect who allegedly shot Garrett Foster was released by police pending further investigation.
WNBA Players Didn’t Kneel During The National Anthem — They Walked Out
“We’re dedicating this season to Breonna Taylor,” said New York Liberty player Layshia Clarendon.
A Judge Won’t Force Federal Officers In Portland To Identify Themselves When Making Arrests
The judge found the Oregon attorney general’s office could not bring a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the federal presence in Portland.
Former Officials Say The Elite Border Patrol Unit Sent To Confront Portland Protesters Is Like A “Fish Out Of Water”
"This is political theater for an audience of one.”
Statues Of Christopher Columbus And Robert E. Lee Were Removed From Chicago And Richmond
A Robert E. Lee High School in Virginia was also renamed for civil rights icon John Lewis.
A Judge Said Federal Officers Can’t Arrest Or Use Force Against Journalists In Portland
The new 14-day temporary restraining order, which the Trump administration opposed, represents the first court order placing limits on the federal law enforcement action in Portland.
Multiple Government Watchdogs Are Investigating The Use Of Force By Federal Officers In Portland And DC
More than 100 federal law enforcement officers have been deployed to respond to protests in Portland, according to the Justice Department.
The Photos From Portland This Week Look Pretty Dystopian
Oregon is trying to put a restraining order on the federal government against its use of force after a week of protests where Portland moms and the mayor were teargassed.
Trump Says He's Sending Federal Agents To Chicago And Albuquerque Even Though They're Not Wanted
"We just started this process, and frankly we have no choice but to get involved," Trump said. "This bloodshed must end. It will end."
“Disturbing And Demoralizing”: DHS Employees Are Worried The Portland Protest Response Is Destroying Their Agency’s Reputation
"We have a lot of work ahead in terms of repairing the public’s trust."
A Photographer Says He's Traumatized By What He's Captured In Portland
"Last night was the most horrifying thing I have ever experienced in my life."
Joe Biden Says Donald Trump’s Use Of Federal Force In Portland Is "Egregious"
“They are brutally attacking peaceful protesters, including a U.S. Navy veteran,” Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, said in a statement to BuzzFeed News.
Donald Trump's Portland Rhetoric Doesn't Match Reality
The right-wing media portrays a city under siege — but the city's real siege is from the federal government.
A White Couple Who Pointed Guns At Protesters In St. Louis Have Been Charged
Mark and Patricia McCloskey face felony charges of unlawful use of a weapon.
An 18-Year-Old Protester Said Her Teeth Were Knocked Out After Police Were Filmed Punching Her In The Face
Miracle Boyd said she was already leaving the protest to go home and eat when she saw police beating and macing people. So she started filming them, and that's when an officer punched her.
She Criticized The CEO Of Her Old Company Over Diversity. He Told Her Apologize Or "We're Going To War."
The popular kids clothing company Hanna Andersson has zero Black employees at its corporate headquarters — something employees say is affecting its marketing and response to the Black Lives Matter movement.
“Flat-Out Unconstitutional”: Federal Officers In Unmarked Vans Are Snatching People Off The Streets In Portland
“They're snatching people and asking questions later," said one resident.
Here’s Why BLM Protesters Have Asked Journalists Not To Show Their Faces
As demonstrations against police brutality continue, the norms of photojournalism are also being tested.
This Woman Lost Her Job For Sharing Art Showing Lynched KKK Members Because A Colleague Felt "Harassed"
Madison Hartmann worked at SeaQuest in Utah, an aquarium and petting zoo, until she shared artistic images in response to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Robert Fuller's Death Has Officially Been Declared A Suicide
Robert Fuller's body was found hanging from a tree in Palmdale, California, last month. His case attracted national attention after his family said they didn't believe he was suicidal.
Indiana Police Arrested A Woman For A Hit-And-Run Crash At A Black Lives Matter Protest
Christi Bennett, 66, was booked on four preliminary charges for the alleged hit-and-run.
The Driver Who Hit Two Protesters With His Car, Killing One, Was Charged With Homicide
Dawit Kelete's attorney said the collision on a Seattle freeway was a "horrible accident."
Transcripts Show George Floyd Told Cops He Couldn't Breathe More Than 20 Times: "I'll Probably Just Die This Way"
"Tell my kids I love them. I'm dead."
Facebook Removed Hundreds Of Fake Accounts Connected To Roger Stone, Proud Boys, And PR Firms
The social media company said four different networks of accounts were removed for inauthentic coordinated behavior.
The Leaders Of Sleeping Giants Are Splitting Over A Dispute On Credit And Titles
Nandini Jammi is leaving the activist organization she helped build with Matt Rivitz over a dispute about titles, credit, and equality.