Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors posted a video to her Instagram page Thursday saying people must “fight” for an “abolished” criminal justice system after the murder of George Floyd and police-involved shooting of Ma’Khia Bryant.She did say that the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial for the murder of George Floyd was a “victory in accountability” but not a victory in getting rid of the criminal justice system.“While we watched Derek Chauvin be convicted for murder, a black child named Ma’Khia Bryant was murdered by police, proving there is no justice. We must fight for...…Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors posted a video to her Instagram page Thursday saying people must “fight” for an “abolished” criminal justice system after the murder of George Floyd and police-involved shooting of Ma’Khia Bryant.She did say that the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial for the murder of George Floyd was a “victory in accountability” but not a victory in getting rid of the criminal justice system.“While we watched Derek Chauvin be convicted for murder, a black child named Ma’Khia Bryant was murdered by police, proving there is no justice. We must fight for...WW…

A church in Alberta, Canada, has been shut down and fenced off by the Alberta government for running afoul of coronavirus rules.Alberta Health Services announced in a statement that would stay closed until it can provide proof that it will comply with health restrictions, the Canadian Press .CTV News that the police and security staff were around as chain-link metal fencing was installed around the church building and its parking lot Wednesday.The church, located west of Edmonton, dismissed public health warnings for months, and its pastor, James Coates, spent a month behind bars.Coates was...…A church in Alberta, Canada, has been shut down and fenced off by the Alberta government for running afoul of coronavirus rules.Alberta Health Services announced in a statement that would stay closed until it can provide proof that it will comply with health restrictions, the Canadian Press .CTV News that the police and security staff were around as chain-link metal fencing was installed around the church building and its parking lot Wednesday.The church, located west of Edmonton, dismissed public health warnings for months, and its pastor, James Coates, spent a month behind bars.Coates was...WW…

A crowd of protesters disrupted diners eating in the outdoor dining area of an upscale French restaurant called Balthazar in New York City on Thursday night.Dozens of demonstrators flocked to the restaurant’s outdoor space, some repeatedly banging on the restaurant’s windows, while one of the protesters who called herself Qween Jean gave a speech.After Qween Jean swiftly demands Spring Street diners' attention for an important message about NYC's Black and Brown communities, she concludes, "Have a good evening," and the group sweeps onward.Police trailing on parallel roads / mostly put of...…A crowd of protesters disrupted diners eating in the outdoor dining area of an upscale French restaurant called Balthazar in New York City on Thursday night.Dozens of demonstrators flocked to the restaurant’s outdoor space, some repeatedly banging on the restaurant’s windows, while one of the protesters who called herself Qween Jean gave a speech.After Qween Jean swiftly demands Spring Street diners' attention for an important message about NYC's Black and Brown communities, she concludes, "Have a good evening," and the group sweeps onward.Police trailing on parallel roads / mostly put of...WW…

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied efforts to require former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to face a deposition over her unsecured email setup while she served in the Obama administration.In an unsigned issued with no comment, the justices denied an appeal from the conservative legal group Judicial Watch, mainly keeping in place a federal appeals court from last August which stated that Clinton could not be forced to sit for a deposition.Judicial Watch had wanted to depose Clinton, her aide Cheryl Mills, and other State Department employees over Clinton’s use of an unsecured...…The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied efforts to require former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to face a deposition over her unsecured email setup while she served in the Obama administration.In an unsigned issued with no comment, the justices denied an appeal from the conservative legal group Judicial Watch, mainly keeping in place a federal appeals court from last August which stated that Clinton could not be forced to sit for a deposition.Judicial Watch had wanted to depose Clinton, her aide Cheryl Mills, and other State Department employees over Clinton’s use of an unsecured...WW…

Coca-Cola’s legal department penned a to its U.S. outside counsel on January 28 stating law firms that want to work with Coca-Cola must “commit that at least 30 percent of each of billed associate and partner time will be from diverse attorneys, and of such amounts at least half will be from black attorneys.”But the “ultimate aspiration” will be at least 50 percent, with at least half that amount from black attorneys.For new matters, a law firm’s failure to comply with these diversity guidelines after two quarterly reviews will result in a non-refundable 30 percent reduction in fees...…Coca-Cola’s legal department penned a to its U.S. outside counsel on January 28 stating law firms that want to work with Coca-Cola must “commit that at least 30 percent of each of billed associate and partner time will be from diverse attorneys, and of such amounts at least half will be from black attorneys.”But the “ultimate aspiration” will be at least 50 percent, with at least half that amount from black attorneys.For new matters, a law firm’s failure to comply with these diversity guidelines after two quarterly reviews will result in a non-refundable 30 percent reduction in fees...WW…

A 91-year-old police officer in Arkansas, the oldest police officer in the state, is still patrolling the streets — and has no plans to quit his job anytime soon.Although he drives around in an unmarked police car, everyone knows L.C. “Buckshot” Smith’s name in Camden, where he patrols the streets of his hometown four days a week.“This badge and gun don’t make you a police officer. You got to respect people,” Smith CBS News.Smith earned respect by working for more than four decades as a deputy with the Ouachita County Sheriff’s Department. Everyone called him by his childhood...…A 91-year-old police officer in Arkansas, the oldest police officer in the state, is still patrolling the streets — and has no plans to quit his job anytime soon.Although he drives around in an unmarked police car, everyone knows L.C. “Buckshot” Smith’s name in Camden, where he patrols the streets of his hometown four days a week.“This badge and gun don’t make you a police officer. You got to respect people,” Smith CBS News.Smith earned respect by working for more than four decades as a deputy with the Ouachita County Sheriff’s Department. Everyone called him by his childhood...WW…

New York City high schools are set to reopen on March 22 after months of distance learning, officials announced Monday.The city’s decision to reopen again sets an important precedent, given it is home to one of the largest school districts in the country, the New York Times .New York City first reopened its schools last fall but switched to fully remote learning in November when the city’s coronavirus cases soared.The city has reopening for its elementary and middle school students, welcoming some elementary school students back to the classroom in December and middle school students in...…New York City high schools are set to reopen on March 22 after months of distance learning, officials announced Monday.The city’s decision to reopen again sets an important precedent, given it is home to one of the largest school districts in the country, the New York Times .New York City first reopened its schools last fall but switched to fully remote learning in November when the city’s coronavirus cases soared.The city has reopening for its elementary and middle school students, welcoming some elementary school students back to the classroom in December and middle school students in...WW…

The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday that would allow the state to put the brakes on the power of President Joe Biden’s executive orders there.would allow the Oklahoma state legislature to review each executive order and determine if the order should be given to the Oklahoma attorney general, who would determine if it is allowed under the U.S. Constitution.If the attorney general deemed an executive order unconstitutional, the bill seems to indicate the attorney general could sue for a court order invalidating the executive order.If the attorney general decides not...…The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday that would allow the state to put the brakes on the power of President Joe Biden’s executive orders there.would allow the Oklahoma state legislature to review each executive order and determine if the order should be given to the Oklahoma attorney general, who would determine if it is allowed under the U.S. Constitution.If the attorney general deemed an executive order unconstitutional, the bill seems to indicate the attorney general could sue for a court order invalidating the executive order.If the attorney general decides not...WW…

GOP state lawmakers in three battleground states where President Joe Biden narrowly defeated former President Donald Trump in November are looking to tighten their states’ vote-by-mail rules.The moves come after Trump spent the lead-up to the general election by going after vote-by-mail, which was implemented in many states to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.Trump repeatedly that vote-by-mail would lead to “fraud” and would “destroy this country.”There was a surge in early and mail-in voting during the 2020 election, with most votes cast by Democrats.Now, with legislative...…GOP state lawmakers in three battleground states where President Joe Biden narrowly defeated former President Donald Trump in November are looking to tighten their states’ vote-by-mail rules.The moves come after Trump spent the lead-up to the general election by going after vote-by-mail, which was implemented in many states to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.Trump repeatedly that vote-by-mail would lead to “fraud” and would “destroy this country.”There was a surge in early and mail-in voting during the 2020 election, with most votes cast by Democrats.Now, with legislative...WW…

The Philadelphia Police Department is dealing with a police shortage as they struggle to attract and retain police officers.The city’s police department, like other departments nationwide, is in “crisis” mode for recruiting as officers retire from their jobs. The situation is made worse by the national debate over police reform and the use of force, as well as the pandemic.“It’s the perfect storm. We are anticipating that the department is going to be understaffed by several hundred members, because hundreds of guys are either retiring or taking other jobs and leaving the department,” Mike...…The Philadelphia Police Department is dealing with a police shortage as they struggle to attract and retain police officers.The city’s police department, like other departments nationwide, is in “crisis” mode for recruiting as officers retire from their jobs. The situation is made worse by the national debate over police reform and the use of force, as well as the pandemic.“It’s the perfect storm. We are anticipating that the department is going to be understaffed by several hundred members, because hundreds of guys are either retiring or taking other jobs and leaving the department,” Mike...WW…