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As all of this was happening, frustration was growing elsewhere. Even before Boudin had joined the discussion, other Clubhouse users had caught wind of the “Future of SF” conversation and noted that many of the speakers were white people advocating tough-on-crime policies that have historically hurt marginalized communities and people of color the most. (Boudin’s office was quick to highlight this dynamic in its statement sent to The Chronicle that said that Boudin was “disappointed to see a lack of diversity in the conversation and the exclusion of important voices of those who have personal experiences with the criminal justice system.”) … [Read more...] about On Clubhouse, a conversation about ‘the future of S.F.’ sparks familiar debate

While Harris, who is of Jamaican and Indian descent, made history this week when she became the first Black woman and first Indian American to be selected to run for vice president on a major party ticket, her selection for vice president was a first in other ways, too. … [Read more...] about Kamala Harris draws support from unique bloc: Sorority sisters

Republicans appear unmoved by pleas for equality. Republican Sen. Tom Cotton took to the Senate floor to denounce the Democrats’ move in a racially tinged speech depicting D.C. as an elitist conclave of the “deep state” and Mayor Bowser as someone who could not be trusted to keep the city and its statues safe. “Yes, Wyoming is smaller than Washington by population,” he tweeted, “but it has three times as many workers in mining, logging, and construction, and 10 times as many workers in manufacturing. In other words, Wyoming is a well-rounded working-class state." … [Read more...] about A Major GOP Nightmare Moves a Step Closer to Reality

Floyd’s police-involved death last week kicked off widespread protests and unrest across the nation over the course of the week. Video showed Floyd was in custody when Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin held his knee on the man’s neck. Floyd screamed for help and later died in a hospital. … [Read more...] about NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar defends George Floyd protests in op-ed

Tonight: President Biden’s transportation secretary nominee, Pete ButtigiegPete ButtigiegThe Hill's 12:30 Report: Sights and sounds from Inauguration Day Biden faces tall order in uniting polarized nation OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Senate majority offers Biden new avenues on Trump environmental rollbacks | Democrats eye action on range of climate bills | Biden pushing to cancel Keystone XL pipeline as soon as he takes office: reports MORE, appears on NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” … [Read more...] about The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Sights and sounds from Inauguration Day