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Elections November 10, 2022

Minnesota county at center of George Floyd protests elects first ever Black sheriff, new top prosecutor

Minnesota's Hennepin County, which saw Minneapolis-area racial justice protests since the killing of George Floyd, elected Mary Moriarty as top prosecutor and Dawanna Witt as sheriff.

The New York Times October 27, 2022

Our 'cowardice' prevented us from defending James Bennet amid NYT's Tom Cotton op-ed uproar: WaPo media critic

Washington Post's Erik Wemple says journalists should have rallied behind James Bennet after liberals attacked The New York Times for publishing an op-ed penned by Sen. Tom Cotton.

Media October 26, 2022

Newsweek roasted after publishing fact-check denying existence of Antifa groups

Newsweek fact-checked Sen. Ted Cruz after he brought up "Antifa riots" during an appearance on The View. Commentators across Twitter blasted the outlet for gaslighting.

OPINION October 26, 2022

Democrats soft on crime and midterms give Americans a chance to choose safety

With the midterms weeks away, Democrats are trying to distance themselves from defund the police rhetoric. But it's too late. Voters trust GOP more on public safety.

George Floyd October 24, 2022

Ex-Minneapolis police officer Kueng pleads guilty in George Floyd killing

J. Alexander Kueng, a former Minneapolis police officer, pleaded guilty on Monday to aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd.

Minnesota October 21, 2022

Minneapolis to pay more than $700,000 over police brutality at George Floyd protests

Minneapolis has to pay $700,000 after police used excessive force at the 2020 George Floyd protests. The city council approved four separate settlements.

The New York Times October 18, 2022

Former New York Times editor blasts newspaper over Tom Cotton op-ed fiasco: 'Threw me in the garbage'

Former New York Times editorial page editor James Bennet didn't mince words about how he was treated by his old newspaper in 2020, saying he was stabbed in the back.

US October 18, 2022

Minneapolis city subcommittee approves police request to contract social workers

A Minneapolis city council subcommittee approved the police department's request to contract social workers in their offices, with the goal of improving responses to 911 calls.

Oregon September 29, 2022

Civil trial begins for Portland police accused of using excessive violence in 2020

The first civil suit alleging police in Portland used excessive force has begun. A protestor suffered severe injuries during a demonstration in 2020.

Justice Department September 29, 2022

Biden DOJ ‘public safety’ push shells out $57M for ‘racial equity,’ criminal 'justice system reforms’

The Justice Department under President Biden announced on Wednesday that $57 million will be awarded in grant funding to support "justice system reforms and racial equity."

Texas September 25, 2022

Texas police chiefs decry surging violence: 'There's a lack of value for life... no fear of consequences'

The police chiefs of three of Texas' largest cities said that rising crime rates have been exacerbated by increased officer attrition in recent years.