‘Outside Agitators’ Have Always Been a Racist Myth
You’ll often hear police, mayors, and governors blame “outside agitators” for protests — and it’s almost never true.
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Richmond Police Retract Disinformation Blaming George Floyd Protesters for Tear-Gassing
The department was compelled to publicly admit that it had lied and apologize as part of a legal settlement.
‘Jeffrey Westerfield’ Facebook Post
Viral posts purportedly describing the death of law enforcement officer Jeffrey Westerfield on his 47th birthday circulated in May 2021, co-opting language of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Did Columbus Police Not Arrest Anyone After a College ‘Party’ That Left Cars Overturned?
Readers and viewers noted the striking difference in the handling of “ChittFest” compared to Black Lives Matter protests
Daily Wire: BLM ‘Fuming’ After Chauvin ‘Guilty’ Verdict
The right-wing blog bizarrely claimed that Black Lives Matter activists were “fuming” after former law enforcement officer Derek Chauvin was convicted for killing George Floyd.
Did Brian Williams Say Activists Should Join Police Departments?
The MSNBC host’s call for people to change policing “from the inside” ignored the reality of what happens to whistleblowers.
‘George Floyd’s Girlfriend Was Daunte Wright’s Teacher, Fred Hampton’s Mom Babysat Emmett Till’
A viral tweet addressed “the violence & collective trauma of systemic racism across families, communities & generations—& know how little has changed.”
On a ‘Scroll That Has 470+ Names of People Killed by MN Police,’ Was Derek Chauvin Involved in Five?
As the trial of the former Minneapolis law enforcement officer for killing George Floyd drew nearer, a popular tweet claimed that Chauvin was involved in four prior incidents.
Bar Owner Dies by Suicide After Indictment for Allegedly Shooting, Killing Protester?
Business owner Jacob Gardner had been indicted in the shooting death of James Scurlock, a “rioter” who “attacked him.”
Did a Dallas Teacher Call the Kenosha Homicide Suspect a ‘Hero for the Modern Age’?
The Wisconsin teen was listed alongside civil rights leaders — and one of the people he killed.