George Floyd protests have made police reform the consensus position
Something extraordinary is happening in America: 14 days of protests from coast to coast against police brutality and racism have produced a wave of change in public opinion on police reform. Link...
Fauci Warns That the Coronavirus Pandemic Is Far From Over
The nation’s leading infectious disease expert tells biotech executives that Covid-19 has inflicted global damage, exposing worrisome racial disparities. Denise Grady Link...
These leaders say Latinos need to acknowledge their racism, too
Some of the nation’s top Latino leaders say it’s time to acknowledge — and fight — problems that have been overlooked for far too long: racism and colorism within the Latino community. Link...
Wave of New Polling Suggests an Erosion of Trump’s Support
Joe Biden appears in a stronger position to oust an incumbent president than any challenger since Bill Clinton in the summer of 1992. Nate Cohn Link...
First black service chief in US military history confirmed by Senate
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed an African American man to serve as a service chief in the US military for the first time, marking a historic moment for the armed forces, which seldom see people of color among the top brass. Link...
Majority of Minneapolis City Council Pledges to Dismantle Police Department
Some cities are starting to to heed calls to “defund the police,” as lawmakers push proposals for greater police accountability. National Guard troops are being sent home from Washington, D.C. Link...
$1.2 Billion From U.S. to Drugmaker to Pursue Coronavirus Vaccine
The Trump administration announced a grant to AstraZeneca, which has licensed a potential vaccine that is in trials by Oxford University. David D. Kirkpatrick Link...
Daniel Radcliffe responds to J.K. Rowling’s tweets about gender identity
The boy who lived is speaking out. Link...
Biden embraces healer-in-chief role in return to campaign trail
Joe Biden is seeking to become America’s healer-in-chief, offering himself as a steady and compassionate leader as his methodical return to the campaign trail takes the former vice president to Houston to meet with George Floyd’s family on Monday. Link...
The Point: Colin Powell just called out every Republican in Congress
The big news out of Jake Tapper’s interview with Colin Powell on Sunday was that the former Republican secretary of state would not be voting for President Donald Trump in 2020. Link...