‘Double standard’: Black lawmakers and activists decry police response to attack on US Capitol
“When Black people protest for our lives, we are all too often met by National Guard troops or police equipped with assault rifles, shields, tear gas and battle helmets,” [Black Lives Matter Global Network] said in a statement. “When white people attempt a coup, they are met by an underwhelming number of law enforcement personnel who act powerless to intervene, going so far as to pose for selfies with terrorists, and prevent an escalation of anarchy and violence like we witnessed today.’ Continue reading at USA Today. (Jose Luis Magana)
Police accountability is on the agenda in the upcoming legislative session
House and senate Democrats expect to introduce at least 13 police accountability and reform bills during the upcoming legislative session, which begins on January 11. Continue reading at The South Seattle Emerald. (Pastajosh)
Here are the groups for next phase of COVID-19 vaccine in Washington state
The state Department of Health on Wednesday unveiled the next steps in the statewide COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Phase 1B, the next priority, is broken into four tiers. Health officials said the state still needs to get through Phase 1A before moving on to 1B. Continue reading at The News Tribune. (Drew Perine)
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