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Biden Up 10 Points Over Trump in Wisconsin After Kenosha Protests
The Democratic presidential nominee plans to hold a community meeting in the city.
Jacob Blake's Uncle Condemns Bill Barr's 'Gaslighting' Over Police Shooting
The day before the Blake family is scheduled to meet with Joe Biden, Justin Blake has condemned Bill Barr's comments over what occurred during the incident that ended with his nephew's shooting.
Trump Orders DOJ to Defund 'Anarchist Jurisdictions' of NYC, Portland, More
Trump said his administration would do "everything in its power to prevent weak mayors and lawless cities from taking Federal dollars while they let anarchists harm people, burn buildings, and ruin lives and businesses."
KY Officers' Group Says Schools Targeting Police After Brutality Question
Fayette County Schools came under fire after a fifth-grade class assignment on police violence and racial injustice was shared on Facebook.
NPR and New Book's Indefensible Defense of Looting
Stop pretending as if looting is ever permissible or acceptable. It isn't.
Kenosha Protests Caused $2M in Property Damage Over 8 Days, Official Says
Shelly Billingsley, the city's public works director, told local leaders the amount would be necessary to replace garbage trucks, street lights, traffic signals and more that were damaged or destroyed in the daily protests.
Mark Ruffalo Joins Jacob Blake Community Celebration Via Live Stream
Speaking to organizers in his hometown of Kenosha, Wisconsin, Ruffalo shared tactics he felt were helpful during the Standing Rock protests.
At Least 32 Boogaloo Members Present Day of Kenosha Shooting, Loyalist Says
The word "boogaloo" has been adopted by white supremacists and other far-right extremists as shorthand for a future civil war, according to the Anti-Defamation League.
Kenosha GOP Chair Says 80 Percent of People in Area Support Rittenhouse
"It looks like it was self-defense," Kenosha County GOP Chairwoman Erin Decker said of the actions Kyle Rittenhouse allegedly took during a protest last week.
Trump Visit Divides Kenosha Officials As City Braces for Fresh Unrest
The president credited the National Guard for saving the Wisconsin city, which has been the scene of violence since the shooting of Jacob Blake.
The Real Threat to Law and Order Is Trump's Presidency
Donald Trump is openly justifying violence by some Americans against other Americans. This nation needs protection from him, as well as the lawless behavior he incites.
Most Kenosha Arrests of People From Outside City
Of the 175 people arrested between August 24 and August 30, 12:30 p.m., 102 were people from 44 different cities outside Kenosha, Wisconsin.
'We Absolutely Don't Need' Trump to Visit Kenosha, Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Says
The lieutenant governor said President Donald Trump's previous "incendiary remarks" made him doubt that Trump "intends to come here to be helpful."
Jacob Blake's Father Asks Kenosha Police for Explanation During Rally
Jacob Blake's father spoke alongside community leaders during a rally held outside a Wisconsin courthouse on Saturday.
GOP Candidate Faces Backlash After Posting, Deleting Meme About Kenosha
Barry Moore, a congressional candidate for Alabama's 2nd District, said Sunday that he plans to focus on positive messaging moving forward.
Trump Will Vist Kenosha, Meet Police and Survey Damage
It's not clear if the president's visit on Tuesday will include a meeting with the family of Jacob Blake, whose shooting by a police officer sparked fresh protests against police brutality.
GA Senator, Critic of BLM Movement, Says She Has No Plans to Sell WNBA Team
Kelly Loeffler, who is a senator and co-owner of the Atlanta Dream, has been an outspoken critic of the Black Lives Matter movement, despite her team vocally opposing her viewpoints.
Kenosha Militia Issued 'Call to Arms' But Facebook Did Nothing
The Kenosha Guard event page remained up until the day after the deadly shooting in the city, despite numerous complaints from Facebook users.
Trump Says 'That's the Way It Works' after National Guard Suppresses Kenosh
Unrest has eased in the Wisconsin city after violence broke out following the police shooting of Jacob Blake.
Jacob Blake Released From Bed Restraints, Has Warrants Vacated, Lawyer Says
Patrick Cafferty, Blake's lawyer, told CNN's Sara Sidner that the restraints were removed after he agreed to a court hearing on the warrants, where they were vacated.
Kenosha Shooter Stays in Illinois Juvenile Jail Before Extradition Hearing
An extradition hearing for the 17-year-old, who faces five felony changes, is set for September 25.
Kenosha Mayor Points to Outsiders as Agitators, Vows to Rebuild his City
"We're slowly losing a generation," Mayor John Artaramian told Newsweek, "and that's all of our faults."
What Are the NBA's New Social Justice Initiatives?
After postponing playoff games on Wednesday and Thursday, the NBA has reached an agreement with players to resume the playoffs and demonstrate a greater commitment to social justice issues.
Why Kyle Rittenhouse, Filmed Fleeing Attackers, Was Charged With Murder
Conservatives have argued that the 17-year-old was acting in self-defense while shooting at two protesters in Kenosha.
More Than Half of Americans Support NBA Strike, Poll Shows
Fifty-seven percent of Americans support the Milwaukee Bucks, the Los Angeles Lakers and other NBA teams that have refused to play in the season playoffs in protest against the shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin.
Christian Site Raises Over $97K for Kenosha Shooting Suspect
The crowdfunding campaign raising money for the Kenosha shooting suspect's legal defense was close to meeting is $100,000 goal on Friday morning.
Brian Urlacher Is 'Blinded by Wealth, Privilege' for Slamming NBA Boycott
Urlacher shared a post to his Instagram story, glorifying Brett Favre for playing on the day his father died, while criticizing NBA players for standing up for Jacob Blake. Forte offered his prayers for people "blinded by their wealth, privilege and earthly fame."
Jacob Blake Protesters at Church Chant 'Burn It Down' If Justice Not Served
The chant, sometimes used by social justice protesters, refers to unjust systems of power rather than specific buildings.
Christian Crowdfunding Site Hosts Fundraiser For Alleged Kenosha Killer
"Let's give back to someone who bravely tried to defend his community," the creators of the campaign to financially benefit alleged murderer Kyle Rittenhouse wrote on the Christian crowdfunding site.
NBA Leans on Michael Jordan to Save The Season, Listen to Player Concerns
One of the greatest basketball players in the history of the sport has been one of the main figures to get the NBA playoffs back on track after a brief stint of protests.