Tag: #defundthepolice

Justice for Big Floyd

George Floyd was a peace activist and respected community leader. He was far from his home in Houston when he was murdered in broad daylight by Minneapolis police. SIGN THE PETITION CALL 612-324-4499 George Floyd, known as Floyd, or Big Floyd, by friends and family, was in Minneapolis on business, far from his family and … Read More

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Actions for George Floyd and Against Police Brutality

ACTIONS FOR GEORGE FLOYD AND AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY This info has been compiled from various places and is the result of the input of many people. It is continually updated, so please keep checking back. If there is something you see that is incorrect, or you know of something else that should be added, please email actionsforblacklives@gmail.com. Please … Read More

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NYC Budget Justice

Mayor de Blasio’s executive budget leaves the NYPD budget virtually untouched while calling for huge cuts in New York’s social and human services – exactly when they are needed most, during a once-in-a-century global pandemic and humanitarian disaster. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated every measure of inequality in New York City, and cutting critical public … Read More

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Calling City Council Members for NYC Budget Justice

Access a calling script for talking to city council members about defunding the police and diverting the funds into social services.

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Why Defund the Police? + Resources from @theslacktivists

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