What a global focus on US protests could mean
A man wearing a protective face mask kneels in front of police officers during a protest over the death of George Floyd near the US Embassy, London, May 31, 2020.
The United States is no stranger to police brutality and violence. But with the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, has the world’s attention changed the equation? And, from Iran to China to Russia, America’s adversaries are using the protests as anti-US propaganda fodder. Also, hundreds of LGBTQ Pride events have been canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions. Still, many people around the world are finding new ways to celebrate.
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