When Robert Washington’s employer reopened for business, he went back on the job — his family says it cost him his life. Source
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The poetry of Bob Dylan’s lyrics
Dylan tells 60 Minutes that his songs weren’t intended to be sermons or protests, but they did have “poetic nuance” Source
“White Lives Matter” spray-painted on Arthur Ashe statue
Ashe’s memorial is the only statue on Memorial Avenue that is not dedicated to a Confederate leader. Source
Young activists at the forefront of New York City protests
New York City has seen some of the largest protests around the country following the killing of George Floyd. Jamel Mims, one of the activists behind the protests and an organizer with Refuse Fascism, joined CBSN to talk about the the turnout and goals of the movement. Source
Nike, Twitter and other top companies are observing Juneteenth
Growing number of major U.S. companies are offering workers a paid day off to mark the historical end of slavery. Source
1.5 million new jobless claims were filed last week
More than 1.5 million Americans filed for unemployment last week. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what the latest numbers mean and what soaring retail sales could indicate for an economic recovery. Source
Supreme Court blocks Trump effort to end DACA program
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle an Obama-era program that protects young undocumented immigrants from deportation was unlawful. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN to explain the ruling. Source
N.J. congressman on police reform and how Camden reinvented its police force
As activists and lawmakers push for major police reform, one New Jersey city offers an example of what meaningful change can actually look like. Less than a decade ago, Camden was one of the most dangerous cities in the U.S., but crime has dropped since it disbanded and rebuilt its police force. Rep. Donald Norcross, who represents New Jersey’s first district, including the city of Camden, joined CBSN to discuss what those changes entailed. Source
Criminal law expert calls for “reimagination” and “dismantling” of policing in America
“The entire police function in this country has been built on this model of using force unnecessarily,” Professor Angela Davis told “Face the Nation”‘s Margaret Brennan. Source
Muslim celebrities
In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s controversial executive action, a look at the major athletes, musicians and public figures who follow the religion of Islam Source