Making Another Murderer:Â The Captivating Case of Temujin Kensu
Nearly a dozen witnesses have placed Temujin Kensu 450 miles away from a 1980s murder in Michigan. Yet, 40 years later, his conviction stands.
Tag: Covid
APIII Militia Infiltrator Warns of Danger to 2024 Elections; Leaks Show Targeting Journalists
After two years of actively participating in militia, 'the infiltrator' is dropping 13 gigabytes of 'internal, secretive communications,' says "APIII and other paramilitary groups provided the muscle" for voter intimidation. A new set of leaks from inside the Telegram chats of the American Patriots Three Percent militia group (AP3 or APIII) reveal a sprawling network buzzing with activity.
🦄 COVID-19, Global, Land & Housing, Tech
Triple Bank Collapse hits Silicon Valley & NY amid Economic Downturn
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapsed on Friday, March 10, after a wave of bad news rattled investors and depositors. While SVB was not “systemically important” to the U.S. economy, it was roughly the 16th-largest bank in America, by deposits, and was at the heart of…
COVID Commission Finds Bolsonaro Committed “Crimes Against Humanity”
Thousands of Black people occupied the streets of several cities throughout Brazil on November 20, a national holiday called Black Consciousness/Awareness Day. A month earlier, investigations into President Jair Bolsonaro’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic found him guilty of “crimes against humanity” and recommended indictments…
Brazil: 600K Deaths, Emergency Aid Ends, Protests Continue, & People Call for Lula 2022
Just over a week after President of Brazil Jair Messias Bolsonaro’s speech at the 76th United Nations Assembly on September 21, 2021, hundreds of thousands of Brazilians returned to the streets to request the immediate removal of Bolsonaro and his administration. As Brazil passes 600,000…
“Brazil is Asking for Help” – Artists and Activists Speak Out
COVID-19 continues to ravage Brazil, leading to record numbers of daily deaths. For a deeper understanding of some of the impacts the coronavirus pandemic is having on several areas and aspects of life, Unicorn Riot recently heard from four Brazilians across different states.
Brazilian Pandemonium:…
🦄 Prison
Prison Abolition Advocates Rally Outside Federal Prison on NYE
Lakewood, CO — As 2020 comes to an end, prison abolition advocates around the world will be continuing an annual tradition of demonstrating outside of prisons on New Year’s Eve.
A call for New Year’s Eve prison solidarity demonstrations was circulated earlier in December by…
Winter of Coronavirus: Seeking Shelter in Minneapolis During COVID–19
Minneapolis, MN – With winter setting in, many people experiencing houselessness in Minneapolis are forced to choose between living outdoors in freezing temperatures or entering a restrictive and non-private temporary indoor shelter.
A new scientific study finds that over 400,000 COVID cases and nearly 11,000…
Seven Arrested at Action Against Houseless Sweeps
Denver, CO – Nearly two hours before sunrise, advocates of the local unhoused community took part in a non-violent direct action (NVDA) in an attempt to stop a sweep of a tent encampment on Tuesday, November 17.
A line of about 20 advocates with linked…
🦄 COVID-19
Demands Reignite for Releases from GEO ICE Jail Amid New Covid Outbreak
Aurora, CO – Nineteen new COVID-19 cases were reported on September 30 at the GEO Group’s privately-owned and operated Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) jail. Published in the most recent accountability report by the office of Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO6), this COVID-19 outbreak is the…
🦄 COVID-19, Land & Housing
Minneapolis Park Police Displace Sanctuary Encampment
Minneapolis, MN – On Monday, July 20, dozens of houseless people were displaced and about 20 people were arrested as law enforcement executed an eviction of the eastern portion of a sanctuary tent encampment in Powderhorn Park.
After the raid, Unicorn Riot spoke to community…
🦄 Police
George Floyd Uprising in Minneapolis–Saint Paul — The First Two Weeks
Minneapolis, MN – Waves of rage tore through the Twin Cities community after a video of Minneapolis police officers mercilessly killing George Floyd went viral. Fires were lit across the world as a new movement spread rapidly with the goal of dismantling the police and…