The Officer Who Arrested George Floyd Doesn’t Live in Minneapolis
People at a police precinct In Minneapolis on Tuesday protest the death of George Floyd. Richard Tsong-Taatarii/Star Tribune via AP For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.On a quiet tree-lined street in the suburb of Oakdale, Minnesota, several protesters gathered Tuesday evening outside the home of Derek Chauvin,…
After a Minor Parole Violation, Gregory Glenn Pleaded For an Alternative to Prison. On Sunday He Died There From COVID-19.
Prisoners at a federal correctional institution.David Zalubowski/AP Photo For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.The US Bureau of Prisons announced this week the death of Gregory Phinton Glenn, making him the 64th person in the federal system to die from the coronavirus and one of a growing number to die…
A Bakery Owner’s Free Cakes Just Sweetened the Day for High Schoolers in Several States
For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.Bakery owner Bill Hanisch knew what to do when his old high school’s graduation ceremonies were called off: He announced that he’d bake hundreds of free personalized cakes, and appreciation came so fast that parents and administrators offered donations if he’d bake…
Minneapolis Banned Warrior-Style Police Training. Its Police Union Kept Offering It Anyway.
Lt. Bob Kroll, president of the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis, at a Trump rally in October 2019.Richard Tsong-Taatarii/AP For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.George Floyd’s killing on Monday at the hand of a white police officer is sparking intense scrutiny of the Minneapolis Police Department—an institution long…
Donald Trump Is Mentally Unhinged
Oliver Contreras/CNP via ZUMA For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.In the past few days Donald Trump has: Cranked up the volume on his pointless cold wars with China and Iran Turned mask wearing into a culture war campaign issue Accused a TV host of murdering an intern…
California Bullet Train Will Require Subsidies
For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.Even I’m a little tired of my obsession with the California bullet train, but here’s the latest anyway: The state rail authority is moving ahead with a plan to issue a massive contract for tracks and an electrical system that would enable…