civil rights
Thousands protest police violence in Staten Island
August 27, 2014The marchers, from all five New York City boroughs, called for reforms in the process of disciplining police officers who use unlawful force, and in police officer training.
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Protestors stand their ground against racism and ignorance
August 26, 2014The pro-Darren Wilson folks were screaming rage-soaked insults, but the protestors stoically chanted back in unison.
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Community and labor stand together in peaceful cry for justice for Eric Garner
August 25, 2014"The people in this crowd should have this amazing view: It's a sea of people of every culture and heritage coming together for change."
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Federal court ruling a victory for 700 arrested on Brooklyn Bridge
August 21, 2014"This is a major victory upholding the fundamental constitutional rights of people to engage in First Amendment-protected activity in New York City."
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Washington state teens initiate march protesting killing of Michael Brown
August 21, 2014"I wanted to raise awareness about this issue and to support the people of Ferguson to let them know there are people here on the west coast who care about them."
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