Portland protesters and journalists alike are facing violent arrest, with forceful removal of masks, mace, and other brutal handling adding Covid-19 specific threats to the ordeal.
Tag Archives: #DefundPolice
DC Budget under Pandemic and Protest
Pandemic and protests mean changes to DC budget calendar and participation, yielding unprecedented response.
DC Budget under Pandemic and Protest: 6/17 at 11
Review of the DC FY21 budget schedule with background on recommended cuts/revenue increase for defunding police and investing in Black communities.
BYP100 on Pandemic, Protest, and Police
Health risks, police violence, and protests for #DefundMPD in the current DC FY21 Budget cycle. GUESTS: Naiya Speight-Leggett, Dominique Hazzard, and Kendra Allen from BYP100 (Black Youth Project).