[ad_1] Two candidates went to church today. Now I’m not a religious person, but these are two very different images. One meant it and the media didn’t cover it. The other cleared peaceful protestors with rubber bullets and pepper spray for a photo op. [ad_2] Original Facebook Post

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LWVUS Responds to Police Killing of George Floyd | League of Women Voters

[ad_1] “The League acknowledges, painfully, that America is a nation founded on racism. Therefore, all who live in this country must contribute to and participate in organizations actively working to achieve full liberation and inclusive freedom. We must all advocate for anti-racist policies at every level of government.” LWVUS Responds to Police Killing of George Floyd | League of Women Voters 5/29/2020 WASHINGTON – The League of Women Voters of…

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Wilton Clergy, Police & Town Officials to Hold ‘Walk for Peace and an End to Racism’

[ad_1] BREAKING NEWS, June 1, 2:45 p.m.–Following protests, demonstrations and violence across the country over the last weekend, town leaders are organizing a peaceful event in Wilton to demonstrate the community’s stance against racism and for racial unity. Find out the details, here… Wilton Clergy, Police & Town Officials to Hold ‘Walk for Peace and an End to Racism’ BREAKING NEWS, June 1, 2:45 p.m.–Following protests, demonstrations and violence across…

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How to Make this Moment the Turning Point for Real Change

[ad_1] From Barack Obama: "But eventually, aspirations have to be translated into specific laws and institutional practices — and in a democracy, that only happens when we elect government officials who are responsive to our demands. "Moreover, it’s important for us to understand which levels of government have the biggest impact on our criminal justice system and police practices. When we think about politics, a lot of us focus only…

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