Here’s what we’re reading about today:
• Thousands of people took to the streets of Baltimore in protest yesterday after the funeral of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old Black man who died of injuries sustained in police custody. The above video from Democracy Now explains how Baltimore erupted after years of economic neglect. [Colorlines, Democracy Now]
• Writer Jamelle Bouie has a report from on the ground in Baltimore, including photos from last night. [Slate]
• Today is a big day in the ongoing push for same-sex marriage: The Supreme Court is hearing arguments today about whether it’s unconstitutional for a state to ban same-sex marriage. [NPR]
• An anti-gay heckler was dragged out the Supreme Court this morning—he was screaming about “God raining down brimstone.” [Advocate]
• The US Court of Appeals is examining the Texas voter ID law, which requires people to bring identification to the polling site in order to vote. [The Nation]
• Here’s a look at how cities are outgrowing the automobile. [Guardian]
And finally: Do feed the trolls—to people who will hold them accountable. [RH Reality Check]
What did we miss? Let us know in the comments.
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