Tennessee shocked civil rights advocates after Gov. Bill Lee signed a new law that increases penalties and fines for common protest activities.
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Federal presence in Oregon gives protests new momentum
Far from tamping down the unrest, the presence of federal agents on the streets of Portland, Oregon, has given new momentum and a renewed, laser-sharp focus to protests that had begun to devolve into smaller, chaotic crowds.
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‘When does it stop?’ Slain man’s family makes tearful plea
Several Democratic Georgia lawmakers join protesters calling for justice in the death of Rayshard Brooks.
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Officials challenge Lafayette Square expulsion explanation
They disagree with the Trump administration’s claim that protesters were not moved to make way for his walk to the church for a photo op.
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‘Stop fighting!’ Atlanta sobriety test quickly turned deadly
Police video from the fatal shooting of a black man in Atlanta shows a largely peaceful encounter that lasts 40 minutes before spiraling into violence.
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Atlanta shooting, statues new focal points for protests
A makeshift memorial has been erected at a fast-food restaurant where a black man was fatally shot by a white Atlanta police officer.
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Our View: Voices of Mainers raising black children must be heard
We should recognize that the mothers and fathers of children of color shoulder a burden that few others understand.
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About 400 people march peacefully at Sanford protest
The demonstration at Gowen Park features black Mainers telling emotional stories about how racism has affected their lives.
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Protesters demonstrate at Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office
On Friday in Wiscasset, the protesters were greeted by the sheriff, while three armed men stood by at a war memorial across the street.
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