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15 Nov, 5 tweets, 2 min read
America is bracing for a sequel to the protests after George Floyd's murder — this time, with a focus less on police and more on self-defense laws.

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Activists and law enforcement officials warn that two ongoing national trials — both where the accused are claiming self-defense — could have the ingredients to reignite racial tensions and public protests when verdicts are handed down.

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Activists worry that acquittals could embolden vigilantes who commit gun violence — especially against people of color — and then claim self-defense.

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"Stand your ground" laws allow deadly force in self-defense, with no obligation to retreat.

Advocates say these cases show how the laws benefit mainly white residents — and the racial disparities deeply ingrained in the judicial system.

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No matter the outcome of these cases, it's unlikely that states will repeal conceal-carry or Stand Your Ground laws, New Mexico State Rep. Antonio Maestas told Axios.

“We just have so many pressing issues to tackle and no one wants to touch gun laws.”

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6 Nov
13 Republicans crossed party lines to help Dems pass the $1.2T infrastructure bill, with some swing-district reps saying they can survive the fallout from their own party — and that their vote strengthens their standing with voters next year.

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6 Nov
BREAKING: The House has passed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill trib.al/9tYkujI
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4 Nov
WATCH: Axios’ @TReedinDC hosts a convo on the future of rare diseases, feat. @ncats_nih_gov Acting Director @jonirutter and @RARE_X_ Founder @nicoleboice.

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3 Nov
🌍 WATCH: Axios energy reporter @ben_geman and world editor @davidlawler10 discuss COP26 as it unfolds, feat. @UNDP Administrator @Asteiner and @unfoundation President/CEO @e_cousens.

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3 Nov
⚽️ 1/ Sports commentary is riddled with unconscious bias.

Now, a new study shows just how drastically race and gender can impact fandom. trib.al/vuhTWzL
2/ Using a clip of Senegal vs. Poland at the 2018 World Cup, researchers produced an animated rendering where players' race wasn't visible.

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3/ The results?

70% of participants who watched the original broadcast said Senegal was "more athletic or quick" — a common stereotype of Black players.

But 62% of those who watched the rendering picked Poland, whose players were all white, as the more athletic team. Image
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