2020–2022 protests following the police murder of George Floyd
Democrats and progressives wrestle with the ‘Woke 1.0’ era: Some feel the use of the term is derogatory, while others think it’s a good branding exercise
theweek.com/politics/democrats-progressives-wrestle-woke-era
Mixing southern imagery and murder balladry on the road: Lewes date
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Denver to pay out additional $3 million in police settlements related to George Floyd protests
denverpost.com/2026/06/09/denver-police-settlements-george-floyd-protests/
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Former Sacramento Kings announcer Grant Napear still stands by message that cost him job
awfulannouncing.com/nba/former-sacramento-kings-announcer-grant-napear-all-lives-matter.html
Protesters condemn Ireland’s ‘George Floyd moment’: Yves Sakila, a Congolese man who lived in the country for 20 years, died after he was pinned down for several ...
thetimes.com/world/ireland-world/article/death-yves-sakila-irish-george-floyd-protests-93k6lz9x3
Paid articlePaywall Denver must pay George Floyd protesters $14 million, court rules: Denver must pay $14 million to protesters injured by police during the 2020 George Floyd ...
denverpost.com/2026/04/21/denver-george-floyd-protester-lawsuit/
Caesar Rodney statue to get place of honor in Washington: Caesar Rodney, whose statue was placed in storage amid racial injustice protests in 2020 ...
nytimes.com/2026/02/28/climate/caesar-rodney-statue-trump.html
Family of Black man killed by Aurora police intends to sue the city: The family of Rajon Belt-Stubblefield, a Black man killed in August by Aurora police ...
denverpost.com/2026/02/23/rajon-belt-stubblefield-aurora-police-shooting-lawsuit/
‘A Terrifying Line Is Being Crossed’: Mayor Jacob Frey on the Turmoil in Minneapolis
nytimes.com/2026/01/31/magazine/jacob-frey-interview.html
Chaos in Minneapolis Exposes an Internet at War With Truth: Technological advances and an erosion of trust have transformed the way news unfolds online ...
nytimes.com/2026/02/03/technology/minneapolis-ai-disinformation-misinformation-truth.html
The People Are Winning the Battle Against ICE: The Nation Magazine
thenation.com/article/activism/people-winning-against-ice-minneapolis/
Black Lives Matter leader indicted on embezzlement and wire fraud charges: Tashella Dickerson is accused of using millions of dollars in donations to pay ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/tashella-dickerson-blm-oklahoma-city-indictment-b2883332.html
Former FBI Agents Sue Kash Patel After Being Fired For George Floyd Protest: Their lawsuit argues that kneeling during the George Floyd protests was a tactical ...
newsweek.com/fbi-protest-fired-george-floyd-kash-patel-trump-11175464
FBI agents fired over 2020 kneeling photo during George Floyd protests sue Director Kash Patel
cnn.com/2025/12/08/politics/fbi-agents-george-floyd-fired-kneeling
OpinionCincinnati's $8.1 million settlement encourages law breaking | Letter: Opinion: Cincinnati's $8.1 million settlement with protesters who violated a curfew during ...
cincinnati.com/story/opinion/contributors/2025/12/08/cincinnati-rewards-breaking-curfew-during-2020-george-floyd-protests/87670511007/
OpinionCity settles with protesters and leaves police holding blame | Opinion: Opinion: The settlement with protesters arrested during the 2020 George Floyd protests is ...
cincinnati.com/story/opinion/contributors/2025/12/08/cincinnati-pays-protesters-8-1-million-while-police-take-the-blame/87668126007/
'No Kings' protest organizers aim to break these crowd records: The first "No Kings" protest in June clinched one of the top spots for most attended ...
eu.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/10/17/no-kings-protests-size/86728501007/
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New York mayoral candidate Mamdani apologizes for 2020 police remarks: New York Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has apologized to police for comments ...
en.yenisafak.com/world/new-york-mayoral-candidate-mamdani-apologizes-for-2020-police-remarks-3709425
Denver approves $1.5 million more in settlements in case filed over 2020 protests
denverpost.com/2025/10/15/denver-protest-settlement-city-council/
Trump is 'closer than ever' to invoking the Insurrection Act, say former officials
msnbc.com/news/news-analysis/trump-national-guard-insurrection-act-project-47-newsletter-rcna237558
OpinionOpinion | Our Beautiful Portland Hellscape: With the millions being used to deploy troops to Portland, Trump could help with treatment for substance use ...
nytimes.com/2025/10/11/opinion/portland-trump-troops.html
Trump says he'll send troops to Portland, Oregon: President Donald Trump says he will send troops to Portland, Oregon. He says he is “authorizing Full Force ...
apnews.com/article/trump-federal-troops-portland-oregon-f8659de72f28289ef22bd924d149a52f
Key FactsNational Guard Deployment Escalates Portland Tensions
Oct 4, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
- The Trump administration deployed 200 National Guard members in Portland pending a judge’s decision on a restraining order.
- City and state lawyers warned the deployment might escalate unrest, asserting local police could manage the situation.
- Federal officials claimed troops were needed to safeguard the ICE detention facility from violent protesters.
- Oregon’s governor stressed upholding state values and urged peaceful demonstrations amid ongoing legal and social disputes.
Whenever you put in militarized troops in cities where people are protesting, you're literally baiting people to do something violent.— Mark Knutson, pastor of Portland's Augustana Lutheran Church, who leads trainings on nonviolent civil disobedience.
FBI fires agents photographed kneeling during 2020 George Floyd protests
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/09/27/fbi-fires-agents-photographed-kneeling/
Columbus settles last 2020 protester suit against police, bringing total payout to $6.7M+
dispatch.com/story/news/local/2025/09/29/columbus-settles-last-lawsuit-2020-protester-against-police/86426934007/
Trump Administration to Reinstall Albert Pike Confederate Statue in D.C.: Albert Pike was a Confederate general and diplomat who negotiated alliances with ...
nytimes.com/2025/08/04/us/politics/pike-confederate-statue-trump-dc.html
Key FactsReinstallation of Albert Pike Statue Set for 2025
Aug 5, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- The statue of Confederate General Albert Pike was toppled and vandalized amid nationwide protests in June 2020.
- The National Park Service aims to complete the statue's restoration and reinstallation by October 2025 near Capitol Hill.
- This action aligns with executive orders from former President Donald Trump opposing the removal of Confederate monuments.
- Advocates argue this move undermines recognition of critical American history, while the administration views it as restoring historical accuracy.
The National Park Service announced today that it will restore and reinstall the bronze statue of Albert Pike, which was toppled and vandalized during riots in June 2020.— The National Park Service stated that it is targeting to complete the statue's re-installment by October.
Key FactsLos Angeles protests intensify after ICE raids
Jun 9, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
- Donald Trump ordered 2,000 National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles on Saturday evening.
- By Sunday morning, about 300 National Guard troops had been deployed; roughly 500 Marines were prepared to deploy if necessary.
- Thousands gathered downtown during Sunday’s protests; demonstrators temporarily blocked the 101 freeway.
- Gavin Newsom and other Democratic governors called the deployment an alarming abuse of power; Karen Bass urged demonstrators to remain peaceful.
We have a president who is moving this country rapidly into authoritarianism. He does not believe in the rule of law.— Bernie Sanders told CNN, commenting on the president's actions and threat to US democracy.
Fake videos and conspiracies fuel falsehoods about Los Angeles protests: Recycled footage, a video game clip and debunked rumors have spread online ...
cbsnews.com/news/fake-videos-conspiracies-falsehoods-los-angeles-protests/
'Eddington' Trailer: Joaquin Phoenix Leads Ari Aster's COVID Western: Pedro Pascal and Joaquin Phoenix feud in A24's trailer for 'Eddington ...
variety.com/2025/film/trailers/eddington-trailer-joaquin-phoenix-ari-aster-covid-1236396607/
Los Angeles mayor puts parts of city under curfew in push to quell protests: Donald Trump vows to ‘liberate LA’ as he defends troop deployment in California’s ...
ft.com/content/256c4e9b-eb35-48c5-8006-a3106c6cc7df
LA protests live: Trump demands ‘bring in the troops’ after dozens arrested and reports of looting
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/los-angeles-ice-protests-latest-trump-b2765843.html
How the Right Has Reshaped the Narrative Around George Floyd: After George Floyd was killed, people from the right and left agreed that the act was ...
nytimes.com/2025/05/24/us/george-floyd-derek-chauvin-republicans.html
Minneapolis' former police chief reflects on 2020 protests and George Floyd's murder
npr.org/2025/05/22/nx-s1-5399724/george-floyd-2020-protest-minneapolis-police
Alex Soros Has Inherited the Responsibility of Beating Trump: With Trump on the rampage, Alex Soros takes control of his father’s empire. What will he do with ...
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