In the wake of the tragic death of Tyre Nichols, People For President Svante Myrick reflects on his tenure as mayor of Ithaca, New York and the public safety reforms he implemented for the city:

“Having spent 15 years in public office in Ithaca, first on the city council and then as mayor, I know what it takes to redesign public safety the right way. I’ve written about it extensively, and People For has developed a vital report on the subject. We made it happen in Ithaca, and the same model can work in cities around the country. It takes hard work and open minds on all sides, but it can be done. Here’s how we get started.”

Amid growing tragedies as a result of police violence, People For recently hosted a member briefing that detailed some of the reforms featured in our report, “All Safe: Transforming Public Safety for All.” The briefing examined the reforms through the lens of the recent tragedy in Memphis and highlighted how these reforms can and have been successfully implemented across the country.

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Black History Isn’t “Controversial,” It’s Real Life

Black history is the undeniable history of this country, its people, actions, triumphs, and atrocities. Yet, Black history is deemed “controversial” by people like Governor Ron DeSantis, institutions like the College Board that attempt to water down curricula, and those that press for outright bans on teaching about the contributions and experiences of African Americans in public schools. A battle is raging right now against words like “intersectional” and “systemic marginalization.” Meanwhile, the freedom to learn, the future of education, and the brilliance of our children are caught in the crosshairs.

Be sure to also read Svante’s op-ed on the attacks on Black history in Florida >>

There are more headlines highlighting the freewheeling approach to judicial ethics taken by some Supreme Court justices. This latest revelation involves the question of whether Chief Justice John Roberts should be recusing himself from cases where a party is represented by a law firm that his wife has had a business relationship with – specifically, as a recruiter.