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Cyclists and skateboarders hit D.C. streets for a night of Halloween-themed activism

Cyclists and skateboarders hit D.C. streets for a night of Halloween-themed activism

by Madison Muller | Oct 15, 2020 | Featured, Social Justice

WASHINGTON — On Wednesday night, organizers from DC Bike Party, The Palm Collective, Extinction Rebellion DC and Shutdown DC took to the streets for a night of socially distanced, spooky fun. Since 2012, DC Bike Party has been organizing creative monthly rides around...
Washington’s COVID-19 response inadequate, especially for Latinos, Arizona’s Democratic Senate Candidate says

Washington’s COVID-19 response inadequate, especially for Latinos, Arizona’s Democratic Senate Candidate says

by Jay Silver | Oct 14, 2020 | Coronavirus, Featured, Social Justice

ARIZONA-Democratic Arizona Senate nominee Mark Kelly criticized Washington’s stalled COVID-19 efforts Wednesday while emphasizing the importance of the Affordable Care Act and mental health resources for Arizonans. “We’ve got a serious public health crisis and...
Use of physical force to seize suspects debated in Supreme Court

Use of physical force to seize suspects debated in Supreme Court

by Alicia Diaz | Oct 14, 2020 | Featured, Politics, Social Justice

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on whether law enforcement officers can be granted qualified immunity when using force to detain a suspect who has escaped or whether they can be charged under the Fourth Amendment with use of excessive force....
Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend tells CBS News what happened on the night of her death

Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend tells CBS News what happened on the night of her death

by India Walton | Oct 14, 2020 | Featured, Social Justice, Topics

WASHINGTON-Breonna Taylor was killed by police on March 13, boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, spoke publicly about the fatal encounter, “I am a million percent sure nobody identified themselves.” In an interview with CBS’ Gayle King on Wednesday, Walker discussed what...
American Sign Language workshop promotes inclusion in social justice movement

American Sign Language workshop promotes inclusion in social justice movement

by Alicia Diaz and Madison Muller | Oct 8, 2020 | Featured, Social Justice, Topics

(Madison Muller/MNS) WASHINGTON — Throughout the summer, chants reverberated through the streets of D.C. as protesters demanded justice for Black lives. At the same time, a different type of battle cry was also being demonstrated – for those who knew how to spot it....
After months of marching, DC protesters continue to demand justice for Black lives

After months of marching, DC protesters continue to demand justice for Black lives

by Madison Muller | Oct 6, 2020 | Featured, Social Justice

WASHINGTON — For some, protesting has become a Saturday tradition. Back in June, it was not unusual to see hundreds of protesters hitting the streets to demand justice for Black lives and condemn police brutality. But now crowds have thinned as this summer’s...
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