New poll shows majority of voters believe US society is racist

A new poll on race relations in the U.S. shows that a clear majority believe the country has a racism problem.

Majority of voters reject reducing police funding, despite national push: poll

A majority of voters reject reducing police funding and moving that money to social services, despite a national push in recent weeks from activist groups and some politicians, according to an ABC/Washington Post poll released Tuesday.

Whole Foods sued by workers for barring BLM face coverings

Whole Foods Market discriminated against its employees when it barred them from wearing Black Lives Matter face coverings while on the job, according to a federal lawsuit filed Monday in Boston.

Letter renews calls for removal of Confederate monuments at Texas State Capitol complex

A letter signed by members of the Texas House and Senate committees on administration Monday renews the call for monuments that dedicated to those who supported the Confederacy to be taken down.

Federal agents, local streets: A 'red flag' in Oregon

The actions of federal law enforcement officers at protests in Oregon’s largest city are raising the prospect of a constitutional crisis.

Philly leaders fire back at president's vow to send in federal agents

President Donald Trump says he's sending federal law enforcement officers to Philadelphia and other cities across the country as gun violence skyrockets nationwide.

Pompeo says US should limit which human rights it defends

The Trump administration's top diplomat has alarmed human rights groups and others by calling for U.S. foreign policy to be based on the ideals of America's Founding Fathers.

Body found in wreckage of Minneapolis pawn shop that burned during riots

Authorities say a dead body was located in the wreckage of a pawn shop that burned down during the Minneapolis riots following the death of George Floyd. 

Workers protest racial inequality on day of national strike

The “Strike for Black Lives” protest was organized by labor unions and social and racial justice organizations, which planned a range of actions in more than two dozen U.S. cities.

Trader Joe's to update packaging for international foods

The retailer said that while the names "may have been rooted in a lighthearted attempt at inclusiveness, we recognize that it may now have the opposite effect."

Fort Bend County Judge reacts to racist comments received on social media

Fort Bend County Judge KP George is talking to FOX 26 about the racist comments he says he's been getting on social media, mostly over his response to COVID-19.

Woman who vandalized BLM mural in Midtown strikes murals in Harlem, Brooklyn

The woman accused of vandalizing the Black Lives Matter mural in Midtown Manhattan appears to have struck again, vandalizing murals in Harlem and Brooklyn Saturday night.

The dilemma of the good cop: Calling out wrongdoing can end an officer’s career

Ryan Adler said he is speaking up now as heightened focus is being paid to reforming police departments across the country. He believes his insights as a former officer can help bring light to these systemic, cultural problems, especially as leaders are vowing that they, too, want change. 

President Trump orders flags lowered in tribute to John Lewis

Trump said the measure was "a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding public service of Representative John Lewis."

Austin Police Association recommends members stop active enforcement

Casaday said if the public and city leaders want officers to do less law enforcement and more responding, then that's what they should get.

Greater Austin Crime Commission report shows rise in crime

Aggravated assaults went up 15% from 2018 to 2019. Individual robberies increased by 6%. Property crime, auto thefts rose 21%.

Pentagon bans Confederate flag in way to avoid Trump's wrath

The Pentagon is banning displays of the Confederate flag on military installations, using a carefully worded policy that doesn’t mention the word ban or that specific flag.