Stories tagged: "Derek Chauvin"
Law and Policy
Law and Policy ‘More Work Left’: First Police Reform Bills Pass, but Some Push for More
Christina Lieffring
June 21, 2021 2:18 pm CDT
Evers says he’ll sign the bills, but he, legislative Democrats, and organizers say the state needs deeper reforms.
Education
Education GOP Wants to Ban Critical Race Theory in Wisconsin Schools, but That’s Not a Thing
Jonathon Sadowski
June 7, 2021 4:07 pm CDT
Critical race theory is barely taught outside of graduate school. Republicans’ intention, a leading theorist says, seems to be scaring teachers away from any talk of race.
Social Justice
Social Justice ‘Accountability, Not Justice’: Black Leaders Say Chauvin Verdict Is Far From Enough
Jonathon Sadowski
Julian Emerson
April 21, 2021 4:50 pm CDT
Police reform advocates cite ongoing frustrations, vow to “use this as a stepping stone” toward equality.
Courts
Courts ’Amen!’—Wisconsin Reacts to Chauvin Conviction. State’s Racial Disparities Task Force Begins to Wrap Up.
Jonathon Sadowski
April 20, 2021 5:48 pm CDT
Jurors in Minneapolis convict former police officer. Wisconsin panel still debating a "use of force" policy.
Law and Policy
Law and Policy Minneapolis Police Officer Who Killed George Floyd Charged With 3rd Degree Murder
Emiene Wright
May 29, 2020 2:23 pm CDT
“That’s less than four days," Minnesota Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington said, referring to the time between the killing and Chauvin’s arrest.
