One group, Voter Participation Center, is seeing a 250% increase in online voter registration applications. Source
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Trump’s decision to hold rally on Juneteenth stirs controversy
The president’s first rally in months will take place on June 19, which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. Source
The hunt for Forrest Fenn’s treasure
The eccentric millionaire hid a chest in the Rocky Mountains containing a fortune in gold and precious metals, inspiring thousands to join the chase Source
In Sonoma County, a hint at the rebound prospects for U.S. business
Northern California community exemplifies the complexity of reopening for business while COVID-19 stalks the land. Source
Trump to campaign in Arizona as COVID-19 cases climb
Arizona’s current trend in average new COVID infections is the worst in the country according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University. Source
Journalist on protests: “We have been here so many times”
“I feel like Ferguson laid the roots for what we’re seeing now,” Jimmie Briggs said. “I think the Black Lives Matter movement allowed us to reach this place.” Source
Louisville City Council unanimously passes “Breonna’s Law” banning no-knock warrants
The Louisville City Council unanimously voted to approve “Breonna’s Law,” effectively banning local police from using no-knock warrants. Courier Journal reporter Tessa Duvall joined CBSN to discuss the law, including some controversial amendments made. She also provided an update on the officers involved in the search where Taylor was killed, and the paper’s lawsuit against the police department. Source
Under-reported stories of African American women killed by police
As protests continue across the country over the death of George Floyd, advocates are asking why it took so long for the shooting death of Breonna Taylor to gain national attention. University of Florida law professor Michelle Jacobs joins CBSN to discuss why there is such a disconnect and what changes can be made. Source
Denver school board votes unanimously to remove police from schools
“The perpetuation of the school-to-prison pipeline is incompatible with our goal of creating safe, healthy, and equitable schools for all DPS students,” the district said. Source
Starbucks allowing workers to wear Black Lives Matter attire
In a memo to employees Friday, the coffee giant encouraged workers to “wear your BLM pin or t-shirt.” Source