Welcome to Monday, January 30th, friends...

Memphis police released the footage of Tyre Nichols' murder.

Memphis authorities have released body camera footage from the arrest and murder of Tyre Nichols by five former police officers. The footage is extremely disturbing and has mobilized international outrage. Cities across the nation are bracing for protests.

The Memphis police department announced its permanently disbanding the SCORPION Unit, which included the five officers responsible for Nichols' death. 

How do you feel about the video and the police department's actions?

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declares a state of emergency over violent "cop city" protests 

Gov. Kemp has declared a state of emergency in Georgia until Feb. 9, authorizing the use of up to a thousand National Guard Troops to maintain public order and quell violence amid protests against "Cop City."

Do you support or opppose Kemp's decision?

All the Memes Fit to Print

And, In The End...

Today is National Escape Day. What is your ideal escape? A mountain, a beach, a bathtub? Perhaps it's on the couch with your phone switched off or a walk on a cool winter day. Here's to escape!

 —Emma Kansiz

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