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About mekorganic

I have been a Peace and Social Justice Advocate most all of my adult life. In 2020 (7.4%) and 2022 (21%), I ran for U.S. Congress in CA under the Green Party. This Blog and website are meant to be a progressive educational site, an alternative to corporate media and the two dominate political parties. Your comments and participation are most appreciated. (Click photo) .............................................. Created and managed by Michael E. Kerr

Oakland, CA Police Reform Efforts

Posted on July 10, 2020 by mekorganic

Victims of Oakland Police Brutality Alan Blueford Raheim Malik Brown Oscar Juliuss Grant III Derrick Jones

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Pittsburg, CA Police Reform Efforts

Posted on July 10, 2020 by mekorganic

Victims of Pittsburg Police Brutality Terry Amons Jr.

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Antioch, CA Police Reform Efforts

Posted on July 10, 2020 by mekorganic

Events Make A Stand in your Community Events Calendar Peaceful protest for Vanessa Guillen Wed July 15 5pm Poster Poster Antioch Rally and March to APD July 12 11am Candlelight Vigil in Antioch July 10 7-8pm Photos Photos Video1 Video2 … Continue reading →

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End Profiling and “Stop-and-Frisk”

Posted on June 21, 2020 by mekorganic

Establish enforceable protections against profiling to prevent police from intervening in civilian lives for no reason other than the “suspicion” of their blackness or other aspects of their identity. This should include: immigration status, age, housing status, sexual orientation, gender, … Continue reading →

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End Policing of Minor “Broken Windows” Offenses

Posted on June 21, 2020 by mekorganic

The following activities do not threaten public safety and are often used to police black bodies. Decriminalize these activities or de-prioritize their enforcement: Consumption of Alcohol on Streets Marijuana Possession Disorderly Conduct Trespassing Loitering Disturbing the Peace (including Loud Music) … Continue reading →

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Use of Force Policy

Posted on June 20, 2020 by mekorganic

The Research Basis for More Restrictive Use of Force Standards Police Use Of Force Policies currently lack basic protections against police violence These policies often fail to include common-sense limits on police use of force, including: Failing to require officers … Continue reading →

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2020-01-00 Response to DA Diana Becton Opinion Piece! by Michael E. Kerr

Posted on June 9, 2020 by mekorganic

2019-12-10 Opinion: Right decision not to prosecute cop in Pittsburg death – Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton explains the legal standard she applied to make the call If any average person had admittedly shot and killed someone, there would … Continue reading →

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Diana Showman

Posted on June 9, 2020 by mekorganic

The parents of a San Jose woman killed by police after she allegedly threatened to kill her family are demanding answers and a full investigation by the district attorney’s office. Diana Showman, 19, was fatally shot by an officer outsider … Continue reading →

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Mario Romero

Posted on June 9, 2020 by mekorganic

In the early morning hours of September 2, 2012 Mario Romero was brutally killed by the Vallejo Police Department as he and his brother-in-law sat in front of their home on their way to return to their wives and children. … Continue reading →

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James Rivera

Posted on June 9, 2020 by mekorganic

On the morning of July 22, 2010 at around 11:30, 16 year old James Rivera was assassinated in premeditated murder, according to his family and witnesses. According to James Rivera’s mother police came to her house late at night/early morning … Continue reading →

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