Never thought I’d see the day but the Ferguson grand jury that refused to indict Darren Wilson was so ginned up even Nancy Grace won’t buy it. I feel that the district attorney, as much as I respect him in other ways, used the grand jury to do as he
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The Canadian Progressive: Ferguson Protesters: “The Results Are In And We Still Don’t Have Justice”
Ferguson protesters respond to the grand jury’s decision not to indict officer Darren Wilson for the fatal shooting of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown. The post Ferguson Protesters: “The Results Are In And We Still Don’t Have Justice” appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: #BlackLivesMatter: Ottawa Vigil For Michael Brown, Against Police Violence
Hundreds of activists are expected at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa this evening for a vigil for slain African American teenager Michael Brown. The post #BlackLivesMatter: Ottawa Vigil For Michael Brown, Against Police Violence appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingPolitics, Re-Spun: Ferguson?
If there’s anything you can learn from Ferguson this morning, it’s that we need to check our race- and class-based social, political and economic entitlements. It’s the least we can do this morning. "If racism is something you're sick of hearing about, imagine how exhausting it must be living it
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Russell Brand absolutely demolishes Fox News over Ferguson coverage
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Our MSM had left a large opening for challenging, inquiring interpretaions in regard to the events of the day. Turns out that artists, musicians and comediens often fill the missing gap with hard hitting commentary, satire and editorial assessment. Jon Stewart’s Daily Show, Stephen Colbert and many
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: Taking America Back to a Darker Time
The aftermath of the police execution of a black teenager, Michael Brown, in Ferguson, Missouri continues. The Policy.mic web site has a report on public generosity that has raised $200,000 for – wait for it – the shooter, officer Darren Wilson. Follow the link to read the remarks left by
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