How the George Floyd Protests Are Changing National Politics
A roundup of national political developments on Monday June 1, 2020, as the protests against the police murder of George Floyd continue to rock the United States.
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Brooklyn, Monday, June 1
A massive march in Brooklyn breaks the curfew and builds community support for the movement against police brutality.
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Manhattan, Monday, June 1
An eyewitness account from the Monday NYC march to protest the police murder of George Floyd.
D.C., Monday, June 1
A firsthand account of protests outside the White House against the police murder of George Floyd.
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Austin, Sunday, May 31
An eyewitness account from Sunday’s protests in Austin against the police murder of George Floyd.
New York City, Sunday, May 31
An eyewitness account from Sunday’s protests in New York City against the police murder of George Floyd.
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Sacramento, Sunday, May 31
“I was moved by the discipline from hundreds of people who stood together as police continued to flank the protest attempting to divide us into smaller groups.”
The Protests Aren’t a Conspiracy. People Are Really Pissed.
Black people and workers have every reason to revolt right now.
Chicago, Sunday, May 31
The City of Chicago is punishing the working class for protesting the murder of George Floyd.
Louisville, Sunday, May 31
A firsthand account of increased police violence against protests in Louisville on Sunday.