David Miller, Mintpress News. (2023-05-07). George Floyd's Murder Reminds Us; Israel's Knee Sits On The Neck Of Black America. popularresistance.org Nearly three years have passed since, on 25 May 2020, four Minneapolis police officers were involved in killing George Floyd. Then, the iconic shots of Derek Chauvin kneeling on Floyd sparked a rejuvenated mass movement against structural racism in the police, specifically about using the "knee-on-neck" technique. The iconic photo meant that Chauvin became…

Common Dreams Staff (2023-05-07). Police Arrest Dozens for Peacefully Protesting King Charles III's Coronation. truthout.org Thousands of King Charles III's subjects protested against the monarchy Saturday in London — and heavy-handed police detained many of them for "suspicion of breaching the peace." Earlier this week, the Metropolitan Police tweeted that they would have an "extremely low tolerance" of those seeking to "undermine" King Charles III's coronation day. "A significant police operation is underway in… |

Tom Anderson, The Canary. (2023-05-07). Public Order Act Dubbed 'The Worst Attack' On Dissent 'For Decades'. popularresistance.org The draconian Public Order Act was given royal assent on 2 May, dramatically increasing police powers to arrest protesters. The Home Office has already cited the new Act in threatening letters to anti-monarchists. The campaign group Republic received intimidating letters this week, listing the arrest powers under the new Act. Extinction Rebellion has also received similar threats. | In fact, the Guardian reported that one 'senior' insider, who knew about the discussions between the police and the government, confirmed that the Act had been brought into force early, ahead of the coronation on 6 May.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-05-07). El rey Carlos III es coronado como monarca de los británicos. telesurtv.net La policía arrestó a varias personas que participaban en una protesta del grupo antimonárquico Republic, entre ellos al líder de la organización, Graham Smith.

David Miller (2023-05-05). George Floyd's Murder Reminds Us: Israel's Knee Sits on the Neck of Black America. mintpressnews.com As the three-year anniversary of George Floyd's death nears, David Miller investigates the campaign to silence critics of Israel's role in training American police on the violent tactics of suppression meted out on Black Americans.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-05-06). El rey Carlos III es coronado como monarca de los británicos. telesurtv.net La policía arrestó a varias personas que participaban en una protesta del grupo antimonárquico Republic, entre ellos al líder de la organización, Graham Smith.

Staff (2023-05-05). Freedom to Learn: Nat'l Day of Action Targets Ron DeSantis, "Anti-Woke Cabal" over Book Bans & More. democracynow.org This week, protests were held across the United States against right-wing efforts to ban books and antiracism education in schools. Fourteen protesters with Florida's Dream Defenders were arrested Wednesday for staging a peaceful sit-in inside the office of Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis at the end of the state's legislative session, in which he backed efforts to ban abortion after six weeks, deny gender-affirming care for youth, roll back rent control, censor discussions of LGBTQ issues and Black history in schools, and crack down on immigrants and unions in his political crusade ag…

Kerry Smith (2023-05-05). Tamil community leader arrested at immigration minister's office. greenleft.org.au Tamil refugee activist Aran Mylvaganam was arrested, then released, during a protest at federal immigration, citizenship and multicultural affairs minister Andrew Giles' office. Kerry Smith reports.

Amy Goodman (2023-05-05). "Freedom to Learn" Protests Target Book Bans, Right-Wing Attacks on Education. truthout.org This week, protests were held across the United States against right-wing efforts to ban books and antiracism education in schools. Fourteen protesters with Florida's Dream Defenders were arrested Wednesday for staging a peaceful sit-in inside the office of Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis at the end of the state's legislative session, in which he backed efforts to ban abortion after six… |

Sharon Zhang (2023-05-04). AOC Blasts Corporate Media for "Disgusting" Coverage of Killing of Jordan Neely. truthout.org Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) has condemned corporate media for peddling right-wing narratives surrounding the horrific killing of Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old Black man who a white man choked to death on a New York City subway on Monday. As videos and photos of the incident show, the man, who has been identified as a 24-year-old former Marine, placed Neely in a chokehold after Neely… |

WSWS (2023-05-04). An interview with Harvard anthropology Professor John Comaroff—Part two. wsws.org We spoke recently to South African-born John Comaroff, the Hugh K. Foster Professor of African and African-American Studies and of Anthropology, and Oppenheimer Research Fellow in African Studies, Harvard University. This is the second of two parts.

Kerry Smith (2023-05-05). Tamil community leader arrested at immigration minister's office. greenleft.org.au Tamil refugee activist Aran Mylvaganam was arrested, then released, during a protest at federal immigration, citizenship and multicultural affairs minister Andrew Giles' office. Kerry Smith reports.

Staff (2023-05-04). Headlines for May 4, 2023. democracynow.org Russian Shells Kill 23 in Kherson as Moscow Accuses Ukraine of Drone Attack on Kremlin, Israeli Soldiers Kill 3 Palestinians in Raid on Occupied Nablus, Rwanda Death Toll from Flooding and Landslides Rises to 136, Egypt Frees Al Jazeera Journalist Hisham Abdel Aziz After Four Years Behind Bars, Protesters Confront Blinken over Julian Assange Extradition and Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh, Fed Chair Accused of "Aiming to Put People Out of Work" with Latest Interest Rate Hike, Police Arrest Wife of Texas Mass Shooter, Whom She Accused of Domestic Violence, Georgia Police Arrest Mass Shooting Suspect as Se…

teleSUR (2023-05-04). Dream Defenders Arrested at Florida Governor's Office. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, 14 Dream Defender activists were arrested for participating in a sit-in at the offices of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. They were indicted for staying without permission in a public place after closing hours. | RELATED: | They were protesting against the anti-immigration policies that DeSantis promotes. In the early hours of Thursday, the activists were released but were banned from entering the Flori…

Staff (2023-05-04). Headlines for May 4, 2023. democracynow.org Russian Shells Kill 23 in Kherson as Moscow Accuses Ukraine of Drone Attack on Kremlin, Israeli Soldiers Kill 3 Palestinians in Raid on Occupied Nablus, Rwanda Death Toll from Flooding and Landslides Rises to 136, Egypt Frees Al Jazeera Journalist Hisham Abdel Aziz After Four Years Behind Bars, Protesters Confront Blinken over Julian Assange Extradition and Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh, Fed Chair Accused of "Aiming to Put People Out of Work" with Latest Interest Rate Hike, Police Arrest Wife of Texas Mass Shooter, Whom She Accused of Domestic Violence, Georgia Police Arrest Mass Shooting Suspect as Se…

teleSUR (2023-05-04). Dream Defenders Arrested at Florida Governor's Office. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, 14 Dream Defender activists were arrested for participating in a sit-in at the offices of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. They were indicted for staying without permission in a public place after closing hours. | RELATED: | They were protesting against the anti-immigration policies that DeSantis promotes. In the early hours of Thursday, the activists were released but were banned from entering the Flori…

WSWS (2023-05-04). Former Minneapolis cop who held back bystanders during George Floyd's murder found guilty. wsws.org Tou Thao, the last of the four former Minneapolis officers to stand trial on state charges for the May 25, 2020, police killing of George Floyd, was found guilty on Monday of aiding and abetting second degree murder.

Staff (2023-05-03). Headlines for May 3, 2023. democracynow.org Fighting Continues in Sudan Ahead of 7-Day Ceasefire as Aid Groups Fear Regional "Ripple Effect", Biden Admin to Deploy 1,500 Troops to Border, Cuts Deportation Deal with Mexico as Title 42 Ends, Minnesota Judge Finds Tou Thao Guilty of Aiding and Abetting the Killing of George Floyd, Israel and Gazan Fighters Agree to Ceasefire After Israeli Air Raids on Enclave, Ugandan Lawmakers Pass Modified Anti-LGBTQ Bill Which Still Includes Death Penalty, House Democrats Seek to Force Debt Limit Raise Without Backing of GOP Leaders, Senate Panel Holds SCOTUS Ethics Hearing Amid Mounting Conflict of Interest Sc…

Unicorn Riot (2023-05-03). Fourth Killer of George Floyd Found Guilty. unicornriot.ninja

Lee Camp (2023-05-03). The Truth About Crazy High Rents in the US. mintpressnews.com 64% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, with one of the main reasons being the high cost of rent and housing, thanks in part to large investors, like Blackstone, buying up homes and leaving them vacant while raising rents.

WSWS (2023-05-03). An interview with Harvard anthropology professor John Comaroff—Part one. wsws.org We spoke recently to South African-born John Comaroff, the Hugh K. Foster professor of African and African-American studies and of anthropology, and Oppenheimer research fellow in African studies, Harvard University.

Staff (2023-05-04). Headlines for May 4, 2023. democracynow.org Russian Shells Kill 23 in Kherson as Moscow Accuses Ukraine of Drone Attack on Kremlin, Israeli Soldiers Kill 3 Palestinians in Raid on Occupied Nablus, Rwanda Death Toll from Flooding and Landslides Rises to 136, Egypt Frees Al Jazeera Journalist Hisham Abdel Aziz After Four Years Behind Bars, Protesters Confront Blinken over Julian Assange Extradition and Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh, Fed Chair Accused of "Aiming to Put People Out of Work" with Latest Interest Rate Hike, Police Arrest Wife of Texas Mass Shooter, Whom She Accused of Domestic Violence, Georgia Police Arrest Mass Shooting Suspect as Se…

WSWS (2023-05-04). Former Minneapolis cop who held back bystanders during George Floyd's murder found guilty. wsws.org Tou Thao, the last of the four former Minneapolis officers to stand trial on state charges for the May 25, 2020, police killing of George Floyd, was found guilty on Monday of aiding and abetting second degree murder.

Staff (2023-05-03). Headlines for May 3, 2023. democracynow.org Fighting Continues in Sudan Ahead of 7-Day Ceasefire as Aid Groups Fear Regional "Ripple Effect", Biden Admin to Deploy 1,500 Troops to Border, Cuts Deportation Deal with Mexico as Title 42 Ends, Minnesota Judge Finds Tou Thao Guilty of Aiding and Abetting the Killing of George Floyd, Israel and Gazan Fighters Agree to Ceasefire After Israeli Air Raids on Enclave, Ugandan Lawmakers Pass Modified Anti-LGBTQ Bill Which Still Includes Death Penalty, House Democrats Seek to Force Debt Limit Raise Without Backing of GOP Leaders, Senate Panel Holds SCOTUS Ethics Hearing Amid Mounting Conflict of Interest Sc…

Unicorn Riot (2023-05-03). Fourth Killer of George Floyd Found Guilty. unicornriot.ninja

Lee Camp (2023-05-03). The Truth About Crazy High Rents in the US. mintpressnews.com 64% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, with one of the main reasons being the high cost of rent and housing, thanks in part to large investors, like Blackstone, buying up homes and leaving them vacant while raising rents.

WSWS (2023-05-03). An interview with Harvard anthropology professor John Comaroff—Part one. wsws.org We spoke recently to South African-born John Comaroff, the Hugh K. Foster professor of African and African-American studies and of anthropology, and Oppenheimer research fellow in African studies, Harvard University.

Staff (2023-05-04). Headlines for May 4, 2023. democracynow.org Russian Shells Kill 23 in Kherson as Moscow Accuses Ukraine of Drone Attack on Kremlin, Israeli Soldiers Kill 3 Palestinians in Raid on Occupied Nablus, Rwanda Death Toll from Flooding and Landslides Rises to 136, Egypt Frees Al Jazeera Journalist Hisham Abdel Aziz After Four Years Behind Bars, Protesters Confront Blinken over Julian Assange Extradition and Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh, Fed Chair Accused of "Aiming to Put People Out of Work" with Latest Interest Rate Hike, Police Arrest Wife of Texas Mass Shooter, Whom She Accused of Domestic Violence, Georgia Police Arrest Mass Shooting Suspect as Se…