Whenever I post anything about the cops, my replies are constantly filled with people who are like "NOT ALL COPS." So l tried to put together a cogent analogy to help them understand why it IS ALL COPS. 🧵/x

¿Cómo se dice "fuck the police"?

1/ For 50 years, police have called less-lethal munitions a life-saving alternative to deadly force. But from Belfast to Black Lives Matter, there’s another story—one of imprecise science, unmeasured usage, under-trained officers, death and disfigurement. rubberbullets.longlead.com

Rubberbullets.longlead.com I just read part one. A bit of pressure to be the first subject, but it was thoughtful and very well done. Looking forward to reading the rest. Thank you to Linda Rodriguez emily keegin @jppullen and others.

One more reason to fuck the police (or definitely never fuck them) rubberbullets.longlead.com

11 years ago Scott Olsen's skull was crushed by a bean-bag round. His traumatic brain injury launched a call to ban less-lethal munitions. In 2020 he watched in horror as other protesters experienced similar—and worse—wounds. Why has nothing changed? buff.ly/3S7inBP

With the release of new FBI crime data today, here are some important things Ethan Corey thinks you should know: 1.) Crime data is often manipulated for political purposes, which has helped feed a profound disconnect in public perceptions of crime. theappeal.org/fbi-crime-data…

Save the date January 1st OGF will be hosting its annual Oscar Grant Vigil at Fruitvale Bart Station. 3401 E. 12th Str. Oakland CA 94601 Time: 12 pm A time to remember, build community and celebrate life. #fruitvale #fruitvalestation #oscargrant #oscargrantvigil #oakland

just dropped a new Sole & DJ Pain 1 song with Time (from Calm.) & @freeleereed on patreon... "everybody hates the cops" patreon.com/soleone

Cops put suspect in squad car parked on railroad crossing and in the path of a high speed train youtu.be/OyKyGJ3jb40

For #BandcampFriday All CDs vinyl digital zines everything 50% off on bandcamp w code “arcticplunge” I’m Clearing some space and raising some funds to build a dedicated commercial kitchen in our barn for midcoastvegan Sole.bandcamp.com

A C A Bee 🐝🎶🎵

And now... What you have been waiting for. Wold hired a contractor who came back with a quote, but Wold said it was too high. Friday the contractor told workers, "Get away. You’re going to die.” Byline shared w/ the incredible Sarah Watson qctimes.com/news/local/con…

I used live in Davenport and have friends there still. This is one of the most egregious rich slumlord/city hall things I've ever seen.

After breaking into a police station and trashing it, the crowd left dressed all in police vests, helmet and gear.