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Police Accountability
June 1, 2020
Over the last several days, we have seen shocking images of police violence against protesters. We have heard politicians at all levels of government, and from both sides of the aisle, speak of “outside agitators,” an age old lie told to delegitimize social movements, downplay rightful anger, and greenlight repression. These are dark and trying times. But it is precisely because of dark and trying times that we at Defending Rights & Dissent fight for the right to protest and engage in collective action aimed at building a more just world.
May 29, 2020
It is unconscionable for the president of the United States to use his platform to call for the military to shoot people here at home. Police or the national guard do not have authority to use lethal force unless their
February 15, 2018
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December 28, 2017
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July 11, 2017
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June 30, 2017
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June 30, 2017
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June 30, 2017
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June 30, 2017
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June 6, 2017
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May 3, 2017
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May 3, 2017
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May 3, 2017
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May 3, 2017
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February 21, 2017
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