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PublishedAugust 21, 2020
Commentary: No time for platitudes about racism in our ‘justice system’
In Portland and across Maine, the blame lies not just with law enforcement, but also with higher-ups and all of us who have turned a blind eye.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2020
Insight: Getting our house in order
Black lives won't matter until we answer for the sins of slavery.
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PublishedAugust 15, 2020
Police departments show new interest in training officers to stop abuse in their ranks
U.S. cities are implementing duty to intervene policies after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2020
Thomas College announces task force on equity, diversity
Presidential Task Force on Equity, Diversity and Social Justice is composed of 35 staff members, students and alumni.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2020
Tear gas at Portland protests raises concern about pollution
Environmental officials aim to prevent pollutants from reaching the Willamette River.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2020
Legislatures race to pass policing reforms after Floyd’s death
Since May, there have been about 450 pieces of proposals introduced in 31 states.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2020
U.S. attorney for Maine: Law enforcement here paying price for brutality elsewhere
Maine police officers aren’t perfect, but they are always trying to improve and they’re open to progressive policies and procedures.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2020
Proposal to disband Minneapolis police blocked from ballot
A commission says it needs more time to review a City Council amendment to dismantle the department in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
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PublishedJuly 30, 2020
Protesters vary as much as their arrests, AP analysis shows
Those arrested during protests in Portland, Oregon, are self-described parents, Black Lives Matter activists and people taking advantage of the nightly chaos.
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PublishedJuly 29, 2020
Ex-Minneapolis officer seeks to have charges dropped in George Floyd death
Tou Thao will ask the judge to dismiss the charges at a hearing on Sept. 11.
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