Floyd’s death has led to nationwide protests and calls to end police brutality and systemic racism. Source
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Live updates: George Floyd memorials reach his hometown of Houston
Demonstrators have gone from demanding justice for George Floyd to insisting on changes in police practices and race relations in general. Source
New York City to cut NYPD budget, shift money to social services
“No one — I say no one — wants to go back to the way things were before,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said. Source
New York City Mayor BIll de Blasio on cutting NYPD funding
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio took questions from the press Monday about his plans to cut the police budget and redirect some funding to youth programs. He said he is not ready to announce a dollar amount. Watch his remarks. Source
Adrian Peterson: NFL players to take knee “together” during anthem
“Just four years ago, you’re seeing (Colin) Kaepernick taking a knee, and now we’re all getting ready to take a knee together going into this season, without a doubt,” Peterson said. Source
Rep. Marcia Fudge on “long overdue” Justice in Policing Act
Congressional Democrats are unveiling new legislation called the Justice in Policing Act of 2020, designed to hold police officers more accountable. Ohio Democratic Representative Marcia Fudge spoke to CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about the bill, as well the role of police unions and calls to defund police departments. Source
Cuomo cautiously celebrates New York City’s reopening
New York City began Phase 1 of reopening on Monday, which Governor Andrew Cuomo cautiously celebrated, but he called for protesters to get tested. “New Yorkers bent the curve by being smart,” he said. Watch his remarks. Source
Dunkin’ hiring 25,000 people amid signs of COVID-19 recovery
Coffee-and-donut chain launches national ad campaign touting benefits of working at one of its 9,630 U.S. outlets. Source
Ex-officer charged in George Floyd’s death to face judge
Floyd’s death has led to nationwide protests and calls to end police brutality and systemic racism. Source
Live updates: George Floyd memorials reach his Houston hometown
Demonstrators have gone from demanding justice for George Floyd to insisting on changes in police practices and race relations in general. Source