Dr. Dopwell has a Ph.D. in Social Service with a background in research and evaluation, macro practice, oppression, COVID-19, and helping marginalized groups.
This child will likely grow up to fear and possibly hate police. And all this for a bag of Doritos? Even if the child had stolen the chips, a talk would have worked. But first, we must see him as a human,worthy of the benefit of the doubt and of respectful treatment.
Syracuse (NY) police officers detained an 8-YEAR-OLD for allegedly stealing a bag of Doritos! Rather than talking to him or handling this incident in a different way, officers chose to escalate this incident and detain an obviously terrified young boy! How traumatizing is this?!
New research conducted over a 12-year period in California shows that adults in the state who lived with a handgun owner were almost twice as likely to die by homicide as their neighbors without guns.
https://t.co/V1N5b6Tk1k
"I don't want to receive a letter...I want true, meaningful, face-to-face dialogue with timelines, intent and follow-up." The Hon. Amber Torres on the #RESPECTConsultation bill, which would require agencies to consult with tribal governments at the federal level for the 1st time.
Never forget this: The GOP’s nonsensical culture war is meant to distract you from corporate corruption, worker oppression, and staggering wealth inequality.
In letter to Senate Judiciary Cmte, the ABA says "The Standing Committee is of the unanimous opinion that Judge
Jackson is “Well Qualified” to serve on the United States Supreme Court."
Letter here: https://t.co/HRFFmSurgH
CDC’s new #COVID19 Community Levels tool will help you know if your area is experiencing low, medium, or high levels of COVID-19 spread & which prevention measures are needed to protect you & your loved ones & decrease strain on hospitals. See the data: https://t.co/aVgHav0F11.
The #COVID19 pandemic isn’t over yet & the preventive measures should be eased cautiously with health authorities weighing the risks against the anticipated benefits. Lifting the public #health measures does not mean lifting the foot off the pedal of #pandemic vigilance.
#COVID19 is on the rise in many countries. @DrMikeRyan explains the dangerous ‘double effect’ of opening up too quickly and high Omicron transmissibility.
The good news is vaccination also has a double effect:
1️⃣ saves lives
2️⃣ protects health systems
If you have COVID-19 symptoms, you must self-isolate until 48 hours after you feel better. Not everyone with symptoms will need a test. You can check if you need a test or book one here: https://t.co/8qUrQSND5Q
#StaySafe | #ForUsAll
UTK STUDENTS‼️ Come cheer on @LadyVol_Hoops for FREE tomorrow! Your support makes a difference and we wanna see these ladies make the Sweeeeeet 16! 🍊 #Vols
Tomorrow, confirmation hearings for Judge Jackson start in the Senate Judiciary Committee. We have a chance to make history. Meeting with Judge Jackson confirmed for me how qualified she is for a seat on our highest court. I can’t wait for America to hear her for themselves.
Rep Matt Gaetz has every right to run as Florida Man. But he does not have the right to sit on the House Judiciary Committee which has oversight over the Department investigating him for sex crimes.
Also, both of his sentences below are grammatically incorrect.
#sundayvibes