Racism and policing, and the role of Police Unions. Come to order. I now recognize myself for an opening statement. Good morning and thank you to everyone for being here for this important briefing. Black lives matter. I cant breathe. Hands up, dont shoot. No justice, no peace. These powerful phrases are rallying cries for fair minded americans seeking to live up to one of this countrys core principles. Equal justice under the law. Since our nations founding, africanamericans have struggled, fought and died for the right to be free and equal citizens. This month marks 99 years since the tulsa race massacre, where an entire, vibrant community was destroyed and black men, women and children were systemically murdered. Today is juneteenth. A holiday that celebrate s the freedom of black people in america. That freedom did not come until 1865. Two and a half years after president lincoln abolished slavery. We are still working for freedom and we are still working to provide equal opportuni
Why the coronavirus protection has become a symbol of political tribalism. And pandemic checkup. What you need to know before you see a doctor or a dentist. And how hotels are trying to keep guests safe. Be listening with both ears. First, heres todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. There really isnt any guiding principle that i was able to discern other than whats good for Donald Trumps reelection. A new book by President Trumps former National Security adviser paints a damning portrait of a president who puts his own interests ahead of the countrys. He broke the law. Very simple. This is highly classified. Thats the highest stage. Its highly classified information. And he did not have approval. The Atlanta Police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks charged with felony murder. We want you to stay focused. This is not the finish line. This is the starting point. President trump is Going Forward with his planned rally in tulsa despite a surge in new covid19 cases. Were not r
House. And later, advancing Health Equity founder and ceo dr. Uche blackstock joins us to discuss covid19s impact on minority communities. Another ruling on the Affordable Care act, the Supreme Court ruled 72 yesterday in favor of a 2017 Trump Administration rule extending the exemption to the Affordable Care acts birthcontrol mandate. It is thursday, july 9, 2020. Good morning, and welcome to washington journal. We open the show and ask whether support employers decided denying contraceptive health care to employees. Here is how to join the conversation. If you support the exemptions, two of 274s 88000. Two748pose, it is to 80001. Commentsost additional at facebook. Com cspan. , specificallyting on that case, the New York Times this morning with a graphic on how justices voted and how people for it feel about where the public stands on this issue. They write the Affordable Care act requires Health Insurance plans for women include coverage for contraceptives, Birth Control, but the Tr
Children. I thought about them and i thought wow. He obviously didnt think about the legacy that he was leaving for his own family jacob says shes angered by her brothers murder but not angry she says hate vengeance and violence solve you. Underwood served as a federal protective officer for 10 years working for a company contracted by the department of Homeland Security. He was murdered 3 weeks ago outside the Federal Building in oakland while monitoring a protest acting Homeland Security secretary chad wolf says underwood served with honor several elected leaders attended the Memorial Service at underwoods alma mater Pinole Valley High School attendees will be good comes from his death and that deadly attacks on Law Enforcement come to an end in an old collegians all kron 4 news. Has issued an order to temporarily banned the Oakland Police department from using tear gas, flash bangs or rubber bullets on protesters. The decision comes amid a lawsuit over the departments use of these t
In Pinole Police to call a federal judge has issued an order to temporarily ban the Oakland Police department from using tear gas. Flash bangs or rubber bullets on protesters. The decision comes amid a lawsuit over the departments use of these tactics during recent demonstrations against Police Brutality following the death of george floyd the order prohibits police from using tear gas and firing rubber bullets or flash bang grenades at protesters. But states that police can use these measures if necessary to protect people from death or serious injury. The temporary ban will remain until a hearing is scheduled for july 2nd. Now this year june team has a new significance in a much bigger spotlight. After worldwide protest highlighted racial justice. But as the country celebrates the president prepares to attend a Campaign Rally in tulsa the site of one of the most vicious attacks of racial violence in american history. Nadia romero is at the white house and she has the very latest. Cro