NNPA NEWSWIRE — People For the American Way President Ben Jealous released the following statement: “We encourage the administration and Congress to continue exploring solutions to the tragedy of police violence and systemic racism. Unfortunately, this Executive Order as reported reflects an approach that is far too timid. It appears that the administration is bowing to the wishes of an entrenched police union establishment that is change-averse and politically powerful. Instead, it should listen to the voices of communities, especially Black and brown communities, for whom the status quo is deadly.” | By Ben Jealous, President, People For the American Way Washington, D.C. – Following reports that President Biden will sign an Executive Order on police use of force tomorrow, on the anniversary of George Floyd’s death, People For the American Way President Ben Jealous released the following statement: “We encourage the administration and Congress to continue exploring solutions to the
