Stories tagged: "Jacob Blake"
Many react with disappointment, but not surprise, after a jury acquits the out-of-state teen who killed two people and injured a third.
Despite immense pressure for change, political leaders have done little. Activists have stepped up.
A busy day at the Capitol as Republicans pass voter restrictions and Evers calls for more police reform despite signing bills.
Evers says he’ll sign the bills, but he, legislative Democrats, and organizers say the state needs deeper reforms.
On the anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, one lawmaker says moderate change is “not appropriate for this moment in history.”
Community leaders are encouraged by early actions and statements, but they want the president’s intentions to turn into real reforms.
The recommendations, which carry no legal weight, have an uncertain path to becoming law.