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Cincinnati's Curfew Conundrum: A Costly Lesson

December 9, 2025

Cincinnati recently made headlines by agreeing to pay $8. 1 million to protesters who broke a curfew during the 2020 George Floyd protests. This decision has sparked debate about the implications of such settlements. Critics argue that it sets a dangerous precedent, encouraging others to disregard c

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Police Chiefs in a Post-Floyd World: How They See the Changes

June 13, 2025

The murder of George Floyd in 2020 shook the United States. It brought policing into the spotlight. But what do the people at the top think? Police chiefs have a big say in how we see crime and safety. They also shape the rules and budgets for their officers. So, it's important to know how they view

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Five Years On: The Unfinished Fight Against Police Immunity

May 26, 2025

Five years have passed since George Floyd's death. This event sparked a wave of support for changing a legal rule called "qualified immunity. " This rule often shields police officers from being held accountable, even when they break the law. Many people hoped this would lead to big changes. However

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Five Years On: Remembering George Floyd's Impact

May 26, 2025

Five years have passed since George Floyd's tragic death. This event sparked a wave of protests against racism and police brutality across the United States. The country is remembering Floyd, with special events in both his hometown of Houston and the city where he died, Minneapolis. Floyd's fami

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A Life Changed by Chaos

May 25, 2025

The neighborhood of Minneapolis will never be the same after the tragic death of George Floyd. This event shook the community to its core and left lasting impacts on many lives, including that of Andrea Jenkins. She was the first Black, openly transgender woman to hold public office in the United St

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The Uncertain Future of George Floyd's Memorial Site

May 25, 2025

Five years have passed since George Floyd was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis. The spot where he took his last breath has become a significant landmark, drawing visitors from all over the world. This place, now known as George Floyd Square, is at the center of a heated debate. Some want it

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The Unseen Impact of George Floyd's Death on a Police Chief

May 24, 2025

The late-night call from a community activist changed everything for Medaria Arradondo. The video he was directed to watch showed a white officer kneeling on a Black man, George Floyd, who was struggling to breathe. Arradondo, then the police chief of Minneapolis, was shocked by what he saw. This mo

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The U. S. Justice Department's U-Turn on Police Reforms

May 22, 2025

The Justice Department recently made a significant shift in its approach to policing. It announced plans to cancel agreements with Minneapolis and Louisville. These agreements were meant to reform their police departments after the tragic deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. These events spark

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Floyd's Legacy: Justice Dept. Shifts Stance on Police Oversight

May 21, 2025

The Justice Department has made a significant change in its approach to police oversight. It is now backing away from cases against police departments in Minneapolis and Louisville, Kentucky. This decision reverses the previous use of consent decrees. These agreements were meant to hold law enforcem

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The Unseen Rift: Trump, Military, and George Floyd

February 23, 2025

The dismissal of Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. from his role as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff was sudden and left many wondering why. It was a Friday night when the news broke, and the general was at the border, focusing on one of the president's top priorities. The reason for his firing rem