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Ilhan Omar wins historic win in Minnesota’s Democratic Primary

Keith Ellison wins Democratic nomination for MN attorney general despite abuse allegations

John Legend calls for the end of racist non-unanimous jury convictions in Louisiana

“Unite the Right” white supremacist rally vastly outnumbered by counter-protesters

DA reverses sheriff’s decision not to charge white man who killed Black man over FL parking space

Supplies meant for Puerto Ricans suffering hurricane aftermath found abandoned

“Race is a factor in everything”: Mass. progressive challenger Ayanna Pressley defends against charges of “ID politics”

New study confirms that innocent people are pleading guilty because the system is rigged

“We microchip our dogs”: OH city council member proposes microchips instead of ankle monitors

Inspired by Fox News attacks, Lebron James set to produce ‘Shut Up and Dribble’ docuseries

Amazon reiterates “unwavering support” for US law enforcement, military despite worker complaints

Largest for-profit prison company in Florida threatens to sue Dream Defenders for anti-ICE protests

Zimbabwe election protests turn fatal after soldiers crack down on demonstrators calling results a sham

American history classes are actually worsening kids’ understanding of America

PA Catholic church wages war to prevent court report’s release on clergy abuse scandal

Florida police chief allegedly ordered false arrests for random Black people to improve stats

Facebook confirms coordinated attacks, possible midterm election meddling by Russians

Teen Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi released after widely rebuked term in Israeli prison

Canada is using DNA testing sites to target immigrants for deportation

Philadelphia ends contract with ICE following protests

New Zealand to grant 10 day paid leave for domestic abuse survivors

String of Black LGBTQ+ murders sparks fear of serial killer in Central Florida community

17 arrested in South Florida as pro-immigrant protests pick up steam

Florida white man kills Black dad over parking space, won’t be arrested because of “Stand Your Ground”

NFL temporarily suspends anthem policy after Miami Dolphins plan harsh penalties for protests

Metro Nashville City Council votes to prohibit investments in private prisons

Social media calls out France’s racism, islamophobia after 2018 World Cup win

Elon Musk faces growing criticism over his contributions to Republican Political Action Committees

Tens of thousands protest Trump visit in London

The NFL Player’s Association officially challenges league’s anthem policy with grievance

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