Police release disturbing video of Andrew Kearse’s in-custody death as his widow fights for reform

Police release disturbing video of Andrew Kearse’s in-custody death as his widow fights for reform

By Chauncey Alcorn
By Chauncey Alcorn

Police release disturbing video of Andrew Kearse’s in-custody death as his widow fights for reform

"You don’t even do that to an animal, let alone a human being," Kearse's widow, Angelique Negroni-Kearse, said in an interview with 'Mic.'

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A history of Trump's love for Diet Coke

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A look back at HallowQueen, one of New York City’s most memorable queer Halloween parties

By Evan Ross Katz
As HallowQueen bids New York farewell, a look back at its journey from house party to Halloween institution.

Judge rules Georgia election officials can’t toss absentee ballots over mismatched signatures

By Brianna Provenzano
The ACLU victory comes as Kemp’s record of voter suppression becomes a major focal point in his contentious campaign for Georgia governor against Democratic contender Stacey Abrams.
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By Brianna Provenzano
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"If he’s an icon to one there’s no reason that it requires another adjective, as far as I see.”

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By Xavier Harding
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