A WV post. I moved it from another thread.

“In Uprooting Racism, Paul Kivel makes a useful comparison between the rhetoric abusive men employ to justify beating up their girlfriends, wives, or children and the publicly traded justifications for widespread racism. He writes: During the first few years that I worked with men who are violent I was continually perplexed by their inability to see the effects of their actions and their ability to deny the violence they had done to their partners or children. I only slowly became aware of the complex set of tactics that men use to make violence against women invisible and to avoid taking responsibility for their actions. These tactics are listed below in the rough order that men employ them.… (1) Denial: “I didn’t hit her.” (2) Minimization: “It was only a slap.” (3) Blame: “She asked for it.” (4) Redefinition: “It was mutual combat.” (5) Unintentionality: “Things got out of hand.” (6) It’s over now: “I’ll never do it again.” (7) It’s only a few men: “Most men wouldn’t hurt a woman.” (8) Counterattack: “She controls everything.” (9) Competing victimization: “Everybody is against men.” Kivel goes on to detail the ways these nine tactics are used to excuse (or deny) institutionalized racism. Each of these tactics also has its police analogy, both as applied to individual cases and in regard to the general issue of police brutality. Here are a few examples: (1) Denial. “The professionalism and restraint … was nothing short of outstanding.” “America does not have a human-rights problem.” (2) Minimization. Injuries were “of a minor nature.” “Police use force infrequently.” (3) Blame. “This guy isn’t Mr. Innocent Citizen, either. Not by a long shot.” “They died because they were criminals.” (4) Redefinition. It was “mutual combat.” “Resisting arrest.” “The use of force is necessary to protect yourself.” (5) Unintentionality. “[O]fficers have no choice but to use deadly force against an assailant who is deliberately trying to kill them.…” (6) It’s over now. “We’re making changes.” “We will change our training; we will do everything in our power to make sure it never happens again.” (7) It’s only a few men. “A small proportion of officers are disproportionately involved in use-of-force incidents.” “Even if we determine that the officers were out of line … it is an aberration.” (8) Counterattack. “The only thing they understand is physical force and pain.” “People make complaints to get out of trouble.” (9) Competing victimization. The police are “in constant danger.” “[L]iberals are prejudiced against police, much as many white police are biased against Negroes.” The police are “the most downtrodden, oppressed, dislocated minority in America.” Another commonly invoked rationale for justifying police violence is: (10) The Hero Defense. “These guys are heroes.” “The police routinely do what the rest of us don’t: They risk their lives to keep the peace. For that selfless bravery, they deserve glory, laud and honor.” “[W]ithout the police … anarchy would be rife in this country, and the civilization now existing on this hemisphere would perish.” “[T]hey alone stand guard at the upstairs door of Hell.”
― Kristian Williams, Our Enemies in Blue: Police and Power in America

Bernie on the Senate floor today:

– Legalize marijuana
– Ban military equipment for police
– end qualified immunity
– Create civilian corps of unarmed first responders
– Expand Medicare to all
– Mail high-quality masks to all
-⬆️minimum wage to $15/hr
– Save the Postal Service

— Warren Gunnels (@GunnelsWarren) June 17, 2020

Had Quinn just been able to stay healthy. Miss 94 coming off the edge. Still don’t know how he didn’t win DPOY with 19 sacks. https://t.co/WrYFRjhNzP

— BGrisakDTR💭 (@bgrisakDTR) June 18, 2020

Just now.

Bedford-Stuyvesant
Brooklyn, New York:

Unreal…pic.twitter.com/xYunMRQnQ6

— Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) June 18, 2020

.@AlbertBreer's GamePlan focuses on an event next week that aims to get more black coaches into the QB coach ▶️ OC ▶️ head coach pipeline.

Plus, workouts lists, a possible COVID IR, DPOY candidates and more: https://t.co/VwHUBP87Ip

— The MMQB (@theMMQB) June 19, 2020

What’s happening with Jalen Ramsey contract?

Jourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigue
No new info for you there yet, but I think an Aaron Donald restructure happens first. News of one will hint at the other.

Gary Klein@LATimesklein
Rams coach Sean McVay just wrapped up 1 hour videoconference Q and A with local high school coaches. He fielded more than 20 questions ranging from blocking schemes, progressions, 7 on 7 passing leagues, communication with players and practice prep during a pandemic.

Jourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigue
McVay spoke for an hour answering questions from HS coaches in SoCal – including a female coach out of Western – and was just cool to listen to. That’s a rare bit of access that I appreciate as a writer also always trying to learn.

McVay is great on a Q about developing relationships with players virtually: Its about doing whatever you can to connect in that moment. Everyone is in the same boat and it’s just about focusing on what you can do in that space.

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NFL Suspends DB Marqui Christian https://t.co/v6adxy1jg7 pic.twitter.com/24JXzweIiU

— Pro Football Rumors (@pfrumors) June 18, 2020

NFL considering expanding practice squads to up to 16 players
https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-considering-expanding-practice-squads-to-up-to-16-players

Sean McVay is 'really excited' about Rams being on 'Hard Knocks' https://t.co/slKJEAn74K

— Rams Wire (@TheRamsWire) June 18, 2020

from Arizona Sheriff Who Refused to Enforce Lockdown Restrictions Has COVID-19

https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona-sheriff-wouldnt-enforce-lockdown-has-covid-19-mark-lamb-pinal-county-11476330?fbclid=IwAR3FAfBrGgm2oLZwxIi8bYHfrbEltriXgH6YvzKCXJdxHWDeeor92ocReKA

A Republican sheriff in Arizona who said he would not enforce the state’s emergency coronavirus orders has come down with COVID-19.

Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb announced on Facebook on Wednesday that he had tested positive, likely from attending a campaign event on Saturday. He says he found out when he was called on Tuesday to meet with President Trump at the White House and was screened for the virus.

Just got this email from an Atlanta police officer:

"Atlanta police officers are refusing to answer the radio and walking off of the job. The county can go screw themselves. If you want a society without police we’ll give you one. Let it burn!"

— Steve Deace (@SteveDeaceShow) June 17, 2020

Mike Garafolo@MikeGarafolo
NFL practice squads were to expand from 10 to 12 players in 2020. Now, there’s internal talk about expanding to as many as 16 for greater roster flexibility for positive Covid tests, sources tell me and
@judybattista. NFLPA would have to co-sign but that’s more jobs for players.

Ian Rapoport@RapSheet
NFL is considering expanding the practice squads to 16 players to allow flexibility for COVID-19 tests. As one exec said, this would mean fewer FA workouts & less travel. Plus if the preseason is shorter, it lets more young players stick

I love when they invite the wrong one on Fox. pic.twitter.com/2men6PBSfc

— Joshua Potash (@JoshuaPotash) June 17, 2020

While we continue to fight oppression, we can't leave out our youth. We need fair & equal education for low-income, black & brown communities. Passing the HEROES bill provisions would address education inequities & the digital divide. Solutions are key! https://t.co/To52WuQXYp

— Sebastian Joseph-Day (@SJD_51) June 12, 2020

This is quite possibly the greatest commercial I’ve ever seen… pic.twitter.com/t3oxiJrUr3

— Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) June 17, 2020