Government And Institutions

Are police in America militarized?

Some heavy-handed tactics by police during protests over the death of George Floyd have put the militarization of police back in the spotlight.

What does 'defund the police' really mean?

The idea of defunding the police has been around for decades, but the movement picked up steam as protests erupted nationwide following George Floyd’s death while in the custody of Minneapolis police in May.

Florida sets 1-day coronavirus death record

Doctors had been predicting a surge in deaths because Florida’s daily reported infection cases have gone from about 2,000 a day to more than 12,000 in the past month.