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Jim Goad has produced a short film to accompany his latest essay, “Sonya Massey Is This Election Cycle’s George Floyd,” on how Massey, a black woman who was killed by police as she was preparing to throw a pot of boiling water at them, is set to become this election season’s George Floyd. (more…)
Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson and Sonya Massey about one minute before he shot and killed her. Source: Illinois State Police
Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson and Sonya Massey about one minute before he shot and killed her. Source: Illinois State Police
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Nearly two weeks ago after surviving an attempt on his life, it appeared as if Donald Trump had sewn up November’s election.
Then, on Sunday night, Joe Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed the cackling biracial knob-gobbler Kamala Harris as his replacement.
On Monday, Illinois State Police released bodycam footage of a white male officer shooting a mentally ill black woman dead in her home. The shooting had occurred back on July 6, but in politics, timing is everything. (more…)