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Police Are Arresting Protesters Over Facebook Posts—And It’s Just The Beginning
The FBI investigated and arrested Michael Avery for posting on Facebook about a Black Lives Matter protest. We talk with a tech industry whistleblower about “snitch apps” and how law enforcement uses technology to “protect”…
COVID-19 Is Amplifying Racial Inequities, Educators Say
Baltimore Teachers Union President Diamonté Brown discusses a recent lawsuit over unpaid instructional days, global protests against racism, the movement to defund the police, and calls to remove officers from schools. Subscribe to our page…
How Is Biden Different From Trump When It Comes To Palestine?
Biden pledges to keep the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, boasts of “unstinting support” for Israel, promises to fight the BDS movement and send military aid, and spins it as a way to somehow fight anti-Semitism…
Pride 2020 Brings Wins And Losses For LGBTQ Civil Rights
Trump reverses medical discrimination protections for trans people, while SCOTUS rules employers cannot fire workers for being gay or trans. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content…
Who Controls The Money When We Defund Police?
Do we trust the police to defund and restructure themselves? Will community control really guarantee permanent changes to policing as we know it today? Frank Chapman is executive director of the National Alliance Against Racist…
International Pressure Kept Canada From Joining Security Council
Despite Canada’s liberal reputation, its international affairs are built around support for empire and corporate interest. Director/Video Editor: Will Arenas Visual Producer: Andrew Corkery Chase Producer: Genevieve Montinar Subscribe to our page and support our…
Why You Should Give A F*ck | Ep. 4 | Voter Rights
We discuss your rights as a voter, and how in many places those rights are under attack from people in power. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video…
This is Not a Drill: LIVE, July 1st
What lessons does the long arc of Black political struggle bring to bear on the Bernie Sanders movement? In this moment of Black-led uprising, the shortcomings of the campaign are stark. And yet, Bernie’s campaign…
Cop Pulled A Gun On Woman’s Unarmed Son, Then Used Facebook Posts Against Her In Court
PAR investigates police use of Facebook posts in the cases of Korryn Gaines, Arturo Adame, and Michael Avery, and follows Erica Hamlett’s fight for accountability for an off-duty officer who pulled a gun on her…
Whose Freedom Do We Celebrate On The Fourth of July?
What, to the descendants of those left out of the Declaration of Independence, is the Fourth of July? Director: Taylor Hebden Video Editor: Oscar Leon Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate….
Majority Black Prison Populations In Maryland See Disproportionate COVID-19 Spikes
Racial disparities in Maryland prisons are affecting COVID-19’s spread, with majority white populations receiving protective equipment even as Jessup institutions with majority Black populations struggle to get supplies. Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional…
The US Should Stop Lying About Its History
Not only should statues celebrating Columbus be removed, but textbooks should reflect his murderous legacy, argues Maryland Delegate Gabriel Acevero. Director/Video Editor: Taylor Hebden Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. **…
Boycotting Israel Is Not A Crime, Says European Human Rights Court
The EHRC overturned the French court’s convictions of 12 BDS activists for “incitement to discrimination” in a watershed ruling for the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement. Producer: Shir Hever Director: Bababtunde Ogunfolaju Chase Producer: Genevieve…
Netanyahu Ties Corruption Trial To West Bank Annexation Plans
Netanyahu says his trial is not about corruption, but about the fate of Israel and the Jewish people. He demands Palestinians give their consent to Israeli annexation, leading to anti-annexation demonstrations in Israel. Director/Video Editor:…
Why Do American Police Keep Shooting People In The Back?
Despite promises of reform, police are still killing. PAR examines the case of Rayshard Brooks, shot in the back twice as he fled police, and speaks with James McLynas, who says his lack of law…
Tearing Down White Supremacist Monuments Isn’t Empty Symbolism
The monuments represent more than just the people they honor. They symbolize the brutal legacy of white supremacy, racism, colonialism, and genocide we live with today. Director/Video Editor: Taylor Hebden Visual Producer: Andrew Corkery Chase…
Alex Vitale: Defunding The Police Is The Future
Police and police unions have proven incapable of ensuring public safety, argues Alex Vitale, author of The End of Policing. Director/Video Editor: Cameron Granadino Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. **…
Lawmaker Says Union Fired Him For Pushing Police Reform
Organized labor must confront police unions’ opposition to meaningful accountability, says Delegate Gabriel Acevero. Director/Video Editor: Taylor Hebden Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended…
Why You Should Give a F*ck | Ep. 5 | Campaigns
We explore the world of political campaigns, and discuss the importance of local elections, and the type of people who run for office. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer:…
Why Disbanding Plainclothes Police Units Isn’t Enough
There’s reason to be skeptical of the NYPD’s claim it disbanded its notorious plainclothes units, says Brandon Soderberg, author of the upcoming book I Got A Monster: The Rise and Fall of America’s Most Corrupt…
Union Leads West Coast Port Shutdown On Juneteenth
Former political prisoner Arthur League talks about the ILWU shutdown and the campaign to free Black political prisoners, some of whom have been imprisoned for over 50 years. Producer: Ericka Blount Danois Director/Video Editor: Cameron…
Supreme Court ruling prevents 1.4 million from voting in Florida
Eddie Conway talks with an attorney about what the impact of this ruling will be in one of the most contentious presidential elections in history. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate….
Thinking beyond representation: progressives weigh Harris’ past
Oakland native and Berkley professor Brandi Thompson Summers tackles the contradictions wrapped up in Harris’ nomination. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational…
Lebanon’s future is uncertain after this month’s massive explosion
After protests, citizens are looking to end corruption once and for all. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes only)…
