Representative Hank Johnson’s proposed legislation seeks to permanently dismantle the Pentagon’s 1033 Program, addressing long-standing data that correlates the concentration of military-grade weaponry in Black and brown neighborhoods with an escalation in lethal force. By codifying restrictions on battlefield hardware, the bill aims to end a cycle of executive policy reversals and confront the disproportionate tactical burden shifted onto marginalized communities under the guise of public safety.
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Smith, Bowser respond to congressional panel accusing D.C. leaders of manipulating crime data
Allegations of crime data manipulation in Washington D.C. police department surface as Republican-led committee investigates.
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New policies endanger security of immigrant student population
President Trump’s immigration policies have created a climate of fear in schools, affecting not only immigrant students but also Black students, leading to increased anxiety, depression, and school disengagement.
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Robert Kennedy and healthcare. Is there trust?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaxxer, was confirmed as the new secretary of health and Human Services by the Senate in a vote split along party lines, 52-48.