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Protests have erupted across the US, from coast to coast and north to south, in reaction to the killing of George Floyd, an African American man in Minneapolis who died under the knee of a white police officer last Monday. Major cities from New York to Los Angeles and Miami to Seattle have seen a […] More
Fire, pestilence and a country at war with itself: the Trump presidency is over Robert Reich A pandemic unabated, an economy in meltdown, cities in chaos over police killings. All our supposed leader does is tweet Donald Trump looks back as he boards Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on Saturday. […] More
Protests rock cities across US as anger over killing spreads Atlanta police chief: ‘black lives being diminished’ Officer in George Floyd killing charged with murder Get a fresh perspective on America – sign up to our First Thing newsletter LIVE Updated Play Video 1:22 Protests spread across US in response to George Floyd killing – […] More
Political leaders in Kentucky have condemned rightwing protesters against the state’s measures to fight the coronavirus, after the demonstrators hanged an effigy of Democratic state governor Andy Beshear from a tree. The incident happened on Sunday during a protest in favor of gun rights and other mostly conservative causes. Several men produced a rope and […] More
Gretchen Whitmer says heavily armed men and Confederate flags at state capitol ‘depicted some of the worst racism and awful parts of our history’ Armed protesters take part in rally on 30 April at the Michigan state capitol in Lansing, demanding the reopening of businesses shut as an anti-coronavirus measure. Photograph: Jeff Kowalsky/AFP via Getty […] More
Mayor: Georgia reopening decision ‘reckless, premature and dangerous’ Trump signals possible bailout for oil and gas industry Live global updates See all our coronavirus coverage Support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution LIVE Updated Play Video Coronavirus: New York governor Cuomo provides update on outbreak – watch live 11.23am EDT11:23 Cuomo says White House […] More
The ‘anti-lockdown’ protests are about more than just quarantines Cas Mudde Like the Tea Party, the demonstrations are a blend of grassroots and ‘Astroturf’ activism – and they are key to Trump’s election hopes Protesters gather in Sacramento, California. The demonstrations have largely targeted Democratic governors. Photograph: Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images This weekend thousands […] More
Play Video 1:17 Demonstrations have taken place across the US against orders put in place to limit the spread of coronavirus. The protests were organised by the far-right media site Infowars. Rallies were held in state capitals, with more planned for next week in other states. Hundreds of people stood and chanted for the US […] More
