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Activists criticize level of funding for Pittsburgh Police Department in 2021 budget proposal
By Amanda Waltz PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto and his administration have received criticism from some advocates for what they say is prioritizing police funding over the needs of under-served communities, especially during a pandemic that has left many residents struggling. Activists believe there is too high an allocation towards the police department in the City […]
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Real change doesn't come from the top down. Real change happens when everyday working people of all races come together to take bold action
Wolf marches for Black lives, but crowd demands more answers
“George Floyd could not breathe,” Wolf, Pennsylvania’s chief executive, said in a brief address to protesters. “When that happened it meant that none of us could breathe.”