Politics: Police Reform in Congress, Fight for DC Statehood, Climate Summit

Following Derek Chauvin's Conviction, Renewed Calls for Police Reform in Congress While many breathed a sigh of relief following the verdict, the days since have been a reminder of just how rampant police violence is in the country.  How Advocates Are Pushing President Biden to Confront Environmental Racism Although he’s already taking more steps than his predecessor, some advocates are pushing President Biden to go much further to address environmental racism. Statehood for Washington, DC to Advance to the Senate The nationwide reckoning over systemic racism and a groundswell of support for voting rights has elevated the fight for statehood.