Second Night of Rage in Minneapolis as Killer Cops Remain Free

Last night protests continued in Minneapolis. While killer cops remain safe and comfortable in their homes, the national guard has been called to repress protesters. While the media demonizes the protesters as criminals and looters,it is clear that the real criminals are the killer cops and the National Guard protecting them.

Firing Killer Cops Is Not Enough

The police officers who murdered George Floyd have been fired, but that isn’t even close to enough. The killer cops must be jailed and we must organize together to overthrow the racist system that created them.

Justice for George Floyd: Black Man Murdered by Minneapolis Police

George Floyd was killed by a white cop, who suffocated him over the course of ten minutes. Floyd repeated that he couldn’t breathe and bystanders pleaded for the cops to stop.

Left Voice Speaks with BLM-Minneapolis

Miski Noor is one of the founders of the Black Lives Matter-Minneapolis chapter, which has been at the forefront of protests that broke out when city police executed Jamar Clark in mid-November. An African immigrant and long-time Minneapolis resident, Noor speaks with Left Voice about the BLM values and vision for change, her group’s run-ins with police and elected officials, and next steps for the Minneapolis chapter.

PhotoEssay: Minneapolis Protesters Take City Hall

"Minnesotans are tough. Even through the bitter, crisp cold air of winter, people will continue to march on until justice is served," writes Netsanet Negussie, a housing rights organizer and participant in the #Justice4Jamar protests since the start of the encampment at the 4th Precinct. Netsanet shares her photos and describes the events unfolding in Minneapolis.