“Policing is a violent institution that must end. We imagine a country where there is enough money to educate our children, care for our sick and feed those who are financially unstable. Defunding the police allows for this vision,” Color of Change President Rashad Robinson said after the Minneapolis City Council voted to “dismantle” the city’s police department. … [Read more...] about ‘A Violent Institution’: These Celebrities Are Funding The ‘Defund The Police’ Movement
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LA ballot measure would shift nearly $900 million away from law enforcement: report
The board voted 4-1 to include the amendment, called “Reimagining L.A. County” which would permanently move 10 percent in general funds from law enforcement to programs like housing, mental health services and other programs aimed at alternatives to jail, FOX 11 reported. … [Read more...] about LA ballot measure would shift nearly $900 million away from law enforcement: report
Rep. Steve Watkins loses Kansas primary after voter fraud charges
Kansas Rep. Steve WatkinsSteven (Steve) Charles WatkinsFive primary races to watch on Tuesday The Hill's Campaign Report: What to watch for in Tuesday's primaries House GOP Steering Committee selects four members for new committee positions MORE (R) lost the GOP primary in the state’s 2nd District on Tuesday, just weeks after he was slapped with voter fraud charges. … [Read more...] about Rep. Steve Watkins loses Kansas primary after voter fraud charges
