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The VICE Morning Bulletin
This morning, police found bomb-making materials at Dallas shooter Micah Johnson's home suggesting he had "other plans" for violence, dozens of protesters were arrested in Baton Rouge, and more.
DeRay McKesson live-streamed his arrest during a Black Lives Matter protest in Baton Rouge
McKesson was one of 100 others arrested on Saturday night as they protested against the officer-involved death of a black man last week.
On the Campaign Trail with Black Lives Matter Activist DeRay Mckesson
The social media–savvy activist told us how he went from a teacher to a protester to an unlikely candidate for mayor of Baltimore.
What Black History Month Means to Young Black Artists and Activists
As Black History Month comes to an end, we asked a group of young artists, activists, and writers for their take on the holiday and what—if anything—they do to honor it.
Black Lives Matter Activist Deray McKesson Enters Baltimore Mayoral Race
The decision marks a new development in the lifespan of BLM, which since its inception has rallied against establishment politics and the status quo.
Too Many Secrets: The Fight to Make the US Government More Accountable in 2015
The Obama administration calls itself the most transparent in history — yet remains extraordinarily secretive. Still, this year saw several victories in the fight for greater government transparency.
Activists Reject Claims That Black Lives Matter Led to Shooting of Houston Deputy
The apparent lack of motive in the murder of a sheriff’s deputy in suburban Houston on Saturday led law enforcement officials to speculate that protests against police brutality may have been a factor.
Emails Show Feds Have Monitored 'Professional Protester' DeRay Mckesson
We obtained documents that show the Department of Homeland Security was monitoring the prominent civil rights activist during the protests in Baltimore.
Ferguson Police Arrest Dozens of Protesters as Pentagon Requests City Return Humvees
23 people were arrested in total on Monday in the St. Louis suburb that saw weeks of demonstrations last year following the August 9 shooting of Michael Brown.
Cornel West, DeRay Mckesson, and Others Arrested as Emergency Declared in Ferguson
Several prominent activists were arrested at a protest in downtown St. Louis moments before St. Louis County officials declared a state of emergency in Ferguson.