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George Floyd

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Nicholas Reardon Is Not Derek Chauvin

Shane Vander Hart: According to preliminary evidence shows Columbus Police Officer Nicholas Reardon acted to save lives, Derek Chauvin callously took a life.

Barr Confronts House Democrats in Opening Statement

Attorney General William Barr testified before the House Judiciary Committee stating that President Donald Trump has not interfered with his decisions.

Waterloo Police Updates Use of Force Policy

The Waterloo, Iowa Police Department updated its use of force policy following the death of George Floyd in Minnesota, and following protests and unrest.

Graham: The Pandemic Doesn’t Care How Just Your Cause Is

Adam Graham: COVID-19 doesn’t care about your gathering’s purpose. If conditions are right, it will spread, it will infect, and in too many cases, it will kill.

Polk County Board of Supervisors Lifts Curfew

The Polk County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to rescind the curfew order that required residents to be in their home between 9:00 pm to 5:00 am.

Mattis Offers Sharp Rebuke to Trump’s Handling of Civil Unrest

James Mattis: “Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people — does not even pretend to try.”

Video: Fifth Night of Protests in Des Moines Ends on a Peaceful Note

After hundreds of protesters rallied in front of Iowa’s Governor’s mansion and then marched around the State Capitol the night ended peacefully.

Video & Photos: Rally for George Floyd at Iowa State Capitol

On the fourth day of protests in Des Moines over 1,000 people attended a rally at the Iowa State Capitol in response to death of George Floyd.

Video: Fourth Night of Unrest in Des Moines

A group of protestors gathered at the Des Moines Police Station while another group marched downtown and were later dispersed from the State Capitol grounds.

Reynolds, Community Leaders Say Rioters Hijack George Floyd Protest’s Message

Gov. Kim Reynolds, Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie and other community leaders addressed the civil unrest in Iowa over the last 72 hours.

Video: Second Night of Unrest in Des Moines

Protesters clashed with police for a second night in downtown Des Moines following protests over the death of George Floyd.

Video: Des Moines George Floyd Rally and Protesters Clash With Police

Watch the rally for George Floyd in front of the Des Moines Police Department and protestors clash with law enforcement afterward.

Farris: The Judicial Complicity in Police Violations of Civil Rights

Michael Farris: Want to end racial disparity? Want to ensure free speech? The courts must put an end to qualified immunity.
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Can We Admit We Have A Law Enforcement Problem Now?

Kelvey Vander Hart: While the recent murder of Ahmad Arbery served as a reminder that racism is still thriving in every corner of America, the murder of George Floyd added a chilling footnote to that reminder: It is thriving among those who are supposed to be the upholders of justice and liberty for all.