Chauvin Found Guilty of All Charges in Floyd’s Murder
The trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has come to a close almost a full year since the world witnessed George Floyd’s horrific murder. With an anxious crowd gathered outside the courthouse, the jury relayed their decision on Tuesday after more than ten hours of deliberation spread over two days. Guilty on all […]
Weekend Review: 9 Casualties Reported in Latest U.S. Mass Shooting
Eight people were killed in a mass shooting at a FedEx warehouse in Indianapolis late Thursday night. At least five other victims were sent for treatment of injuries and one was listed in critical condition. The shooter also died at the scene, reportedly by suicide. Police have confirmed he was an ex-employee and that his […]
Defense Of Derek Chauvin Called Six Witnesses On Its First Day
On Tuesday, the defense team of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin began calling its own witnesses to testify on the 2020 killing of George Floyd. Chauvin has pleaded not guilty to second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter charges. His defense attorney, Eric Nelson, is attempting to make the following cases to acquit his […]
Corporate Push Against Voter Suppression Laws Angers GOP
With the fight against voter suppression laws still ramping, corporations find themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place. Since Georgia’s legislature passed SB 202, an outraged public has taken up arms against similar bills introduced across the country. Many have called upon corporations to take a stand and utilize their leverage and influence to […]
Weekend Review: Great Britain Prince Philip Dies at 99
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and husband to Queen Elizabeth II, died on Friday at 99. Buckingham Palace’s statement confirmed the prince “passed away peacefully (on Friday) morning at Windsor Castle.” The Royal Family will observe two weeks of mourning as the prince’s coffin lays at rest, reportedly in a private chamber inside the castle. […]
Arkansas Trans Law HB 1570 Becomes Law Despite Governor’s Veto
Governor Asa Hutchinson’s efforts did little to dissuade the passing of HB 1570, dubbed the Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act by legislatures. On Tuesday, both the state House and Senate overruled his veto by an overwhelming majority with tallies of 71–24 and 25–8, respectively. Though similar legislature has been introduced in as many as […]
Weekend Review: FL Rep. Matt Gaetz’s Raunchy Games Under Investigation
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida is under federal investigation concerning his sexual relationships, which reportedly may have included sex with a minor. According to The New York Times, investigators found communications between Gaetz and another Florida Republican, former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg, suggesting they both solicited sex with women in exchange for […]
Witnesses Relive Guilt, Trauma, Over Floyd During the Trial of Derek Chauvin
The trial of Derek Chauvin for killing George Floyd continued on Thursday as witnesses and first responders testify. According to court testimony, EMS workers were initially called to the scene at 8:20 p.m. for a mouth injury, a low-priority call that didn’t require the responding ambulance to turn on its sirens. One minute later, the […]
Georgia’s SB 202 Voting Bill Meets Heavy Opposition
On Thursday, March 25, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed SB 202, dubbed the “Election Integrity Act of 2021.” Officially, the 98-page bill seeks to reform the election system and eliminate election fraud. However, objectors contend its measures will do more to suppress votes rather than secure them. Highlights of the bill include new ID requirements […]
Weekend Review: Ruthless Armed Forces Ravage Myanmar, Kill 114 People
According to local media outlets, armed troops killed at least 114 people across 40 cities in Myanmar on Saturday. Among the dead was a 13-year-old child, one of 20 minors who have been killed since the military began a brutal pushback against protests last month. Today is yet another tragic weekend for children in #Myanmar. […]