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Chicago Action: Testify – Police Violence Against Disabled Chicagoans of Color

Posted on By David Perry

On Tuesday night, The Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office will host a hearing on police violence in Chicago. Advance Youth Leadership Power – a group focused on organizing disabled youth of color – will lead an action before it to focus on the intersection of police violence against people of color and … Continue ReadingChicago Action: Testify – Police Violence Against Disabled Chicagoans of Color

Laquan McDonald – “Acting Erratic” while black (#CultOfCompliance)

Posted on By David Perry

I’ve been out of town so haven’t been commenting directly on the Laquan McDonald killing. Two major points. First, I believe that the elected officials of Chicago tried to cover this up and delay justice for political gain. The Cook County prosecutor, Anita Alvarez, must have had probable cause to indict Officer Van Dyke for … Continue ReadingLaquan McDonald – “Acting Erratic” while black (#CultOfCompliance)