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Heather Long / Washington Post:
A ‘misclassification error’ made the May unemployment rate look better than it is. Here's what happened. — When the U.S. government's official jobs report for May came out on Friday, it included a note at the bottom saying there had been a major “error” indicating that the unemployment rate likely …
Dexter Filkins / New Yorker:
Trump's Public-Relations Army — Will the military allow the President to use it for political advantage? — The image of Donald Trump leading his advisers to St. John's Church may prove to be a defining one of his Presidency: Trump, passing through streets that had been cleared of protesters by tear gas …
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Pentagon Ordered National Guard Helicopters' Aggressive Response in D.C. — The high-profile episode, after days of protests in Washington, was a turning point in the military's response to unrest in the city. — WASHINGTON — Top Pentagon officials ordered National Guard helicopters …
Washington Post:
89 former Defense officials: The military must never be used to violate constitutional rights
89 former Defense officials: The military must never be used to violate constitutional rights
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Foreign Policy, The Independent, New York Times, Mediaite, Task & Purpose, The Hill and FactCheck.org
Michael Balsamo / Associated Press:
Barr says he didn't give tactical order to clear protesters — WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General William Barr says law enforcement officers were already moving to push back protesters from a park in front of the White House when he arrived there Monday evening, and he says he did not give …
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Matt Zapotosky / Washington Post:
Barr seeks to dissociate himself from move on demonstrators outside Lafayette Square — Attorney General William P. Barr sought to dissociate himself Friday from police's move earlier this week to push back a crowd of largely peaceful demonstrators using horses and gas, claiming that he did not give the …
Alexander Bolton / The Hill:
Republicans fear Trump may cost them Senate — Senate Republicans are feeling high anxiety over President Trump's aggressive response to nationwide civil unrest, which they fear is alienating middle-of-the-road voters who are crucial to keeping their majority after Nov. 3.
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Jeff Greenfield / Politico:
Is the Crisis Putting the Republican Senate in Jeopardy? — It's a question as obvious as it is critical: How will the trio of crises—the pandemic, the economy, the demands for racial justice—affect the 2020 race for the White House. But in Washington, there are other implications …
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Zach Montellaro / Politico:
Biden clinches Democratic presidential nomination — Former Vice President Joe Biden has clinched a majority of delegates to the Democratic convention, locking up the party's presidential nomination, according to The Associated Press. — The AP now projects that Biden has won 1,993 delegates …
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Washington Post:
In protests against police brutality, videos capture more alleged police brutality — Police in riot gear were marching across a mostly empty plaza in Buffalo when two officers shoved a lone 75-year-old man who stood in their way. He fell to the ground and hit his head on the concrete.
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57 Buffalo officers resign from special squad over suspension of two who shoved 75-year-old
57 Buffalo officers resign from special squad over suspension of two who shoved 75-year-old
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WIVB-TV, Law & Crime, The Atlantic, New York Post, The Bulwark, Reuters, The Buffalo News and The American Independent
Maki Becker / The Buffalo News:
57 members of Buffalo police riot response team resign
57 members of Buffalo police riot response team resign
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The Guardian, Mother Jones, Axios, New York Times and WBFO
USA Today:
Buffalo cops resign from unit in protest after two of their own are suspended for injuring 75-year-old
Buffalo cops resign from unit in protest after two of their own are suspended for injuring 75-year-old
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Balloon Juice and The Daily Dot
Ali Ingersoll / Investigative Post:
Police crowd-control unit resigns in protest
Police crowd-control unit resigns in protest
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WGRZ-TV, The Daily Beast, Law & Crime, The Indian Express, Common Dreams, NBC News, Breitbart, The Daily Caller, INSIDER, Twitchy, KTLA and Gothamist
George Conway / Washington Post:
Trump's soulless nature has done the nation incalculable harm — Just as crises can provide a test of anyone's character, they do so especially with presidents. We stand burdened with watching a president fail his test, in cataclysmic fashion, and with the nation suffering the consequences.
The Philadelphia Inquirer:
Philadelphia Police Inspector Joseph Bologna will face assault charges in the beating of a Temple student at a protest — A high-ranking Philadelphia police official will be charged with assault after video surfaced of him beating a Temple University student with a baton during a protest Monday along …
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Reuters:
Washington prepares for major protest as U.S. officials move to rein in police — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Protesters are expected to gather in Washington for a huge demonstration on Saturday, its police chief said, as U.S. street marches over the killing of a black man in custody enter a 12th …
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Tom Roussey / WJLA-TV:
D.C. expects largest crowd yet for George Floyd protest on Saturday
D.C. expects largest crowd yet for George Floyd protest on Saturday
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Gabrielle Mannino / WCSH:
All swabs will be thrown out following Trump visit, Puritan says — As Trump touted increased manufacturing of the coronavirus testing swabs, all in-house during his visit will be thrown out. — GUILFORD, Maine — President Donald Trump visited Maine on Friday and toured the Puritan Medical Products facility in Guilford.
Glenn C. Loury / City Journal:
I Must Object — A rebuttal to Brown University's letter on racism in the United States — Last week, in the aftermath of the national fury that has erupted, and continues, over the apparent killing by a Minneapolis police officer of a black man, George Floyd, while he was being taken into custody …
HuffPost:
As They Scream Voter Fraud, Trump And His Press Secretary May Have Voted Illegally — Kayleigh McEnany was living in Washington, but voted in Florida. Trump used an address he promised Palm Beach officials would not be a residence. — WASHINGTON - Even as they both attack the idea of voting by mail …
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Raw Story and The New Civil Rights Movement
Ken Belson / New York Times:
As Trump Rekindles N.F.L. Fight, Goodell Sides With Players — The president tweeted to say it was disrespectful to kneel during the national anthem, as Colin Kaepernick and other players began doing in 2016 to protest racial injustice. N.F.L. Commissioner Roger Goodell then said the league supported players peacefully protesting.
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Chloe Melas / CNN:
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says league was wrong for not listening to players earlier about racism
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says league was wrong for not listening to players earlier about racism
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HuffPost, The Guardian, Associated Press and Vox
Neil Irwin / New York Times:
Don't Lose the Thread. The Economy Is Experiencing an Epic Collapse of Demand. — A rip in the fabric of the economy won't be healed easily, and denial of the severity of the crisis won't solve it. — Despite it all — a nation on edge, with an untamed pandemic and convulsive protests …
Dan Noyes / ABC7:
Man who trains San Jose police about bias severely injured by riot gun during George Floyd protest — SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) — A community activist, who has worked for years to promote understanding between San Jose police and the public, was seriously injured by a riot gun in the George Floyd protest one week ago.
Ximena Bustillo / Politico:
Protests after Floyd's death reach rural America — BOISE, Idaho — Demonstrations sparked by the death of George Floyd have spread well beyond major urban centers to cities and towns across rural America. — In Boise, thousands of people attended a peaceful vigil this week honoring Floyd …
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Cockburn / Spectator USA:
Why isn't Andrew Sullivan allowed to write his column? — What has happened to New York media? Just as the New York Times was experiencing its own Inner Mongolia Moment over the now notorious Sen. Tom Cotton ‘Send in the Troops’ op-ed, the Maoists at New York magazine were going after their best columnist, Andrew Sullivan.
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Steven Ahle / David Harris Jr:
Democrat John Hickenlooper Held in Contempt After Failing to Comply with Subpoena over Ethics Complaint — ShareTweetSubscribe to David Harris Jr! — John Hickenlooper, former governor of Colorado and current Democratic Senate candidate has been held in contempt by the Independent Ethics Commission …
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Justin Wingerter / Denver Post:
Hickenlooper appears before ethics board after being held in contempt
Hickenlooper appears before ethics board after being held in contempt
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