Policing
Biden calls for police reforms, says protests are a ‘wake-up call’
In his first public appearance outside of Delaware in months, Biden said he would “seek to heal the racial wounds” in a speech from Philadelphia’s City Hall.
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Kenny’s curfew echoes Rizzo-led protest shutdown in 1964
Back then, mayors had to invoke state law to keep residents inside.
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Greater accountability for police action and recruitment aimed at attracting officers of color are urged by the elected officials.
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Listen 2:03Philly bail funds raise over $1.8 million as protests and marches roil the city
The influx of donations follows a similar surge in Minneapolis.
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What the George Floyd protests say about policing and black life in America
We talk about the protests over police violence against black Americans, the political implications, the public reaction and what comes next.
Air Date: June 2, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Governors push back on Trump’s threat to deploy federal troops to quell unrest
The upbraiding from the White House didn't sit well with many governors, who have been busy responding to clashes between protesters and police in dozens of cities.
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Park police tear gas peaceful protesters to clear way for Trump church photo-op
"I was outraged that he felt that he had the license to do that, and that he would abuse our sacred symbols and our sacred space in that way," Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde said.
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Philly NAACP president talks about George Floyd protests
Rodney Muhammad, president of the Philadelphia chapter of the NAACP, talks about this past weekend of protests in response to the killing of George Floyd.
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Listen 8:12Protesters tear-gassed in Philly after blocking highway traffic
From police headquarters, to City Hall to I-676, large groups of protesters have turned out Monday afternoon.
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Listen 0:49Medical examiner rules George Floyd death was a homicide
Floyd, a Black man who was in handcuffs at the time, died a week ago after a white Minneapolis officer held his knee on Floyd’s neck for several minutes.
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Philly DA: Curfew doesn’t apply to voters heading to polls on Election Day
You won’t be turned away for not wearing a mask — but it’s strongly encouraged.
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Trump took shelter in White House bunker as protests raged
President Trump spent nearly an hour in the underground shelter, which was designed for use in emergencies like terrorist attacks.
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Restaurant owner whose business burned calls for justice for George Floyd
"I know I can't come back from this. But this can be replaced. George's life cannot. George's life was more important. I hope he gets justice."
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Erie woman who was kicked by police officer says, ’I was 100 percent peaceful’
Video of the incident has gone viral.
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