Summary: <p><a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/congress-renewed-calls-police-reform-following-derek-chauvins-trial">Following Derek Chauvin's Conviction, Renewed Calls for Police Reform in Congress</a></p> <p>While many breathed a sigh of relief following the verdict, the days since have been a reminder of just how rampant police violence is in the country. </p> <p><a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/how-advocates-are-pushing-president-biden-confront-environmental-racism">How Advocates Are Pushing President Biden to Confront Environmental Racism</a></p> <p>Although he’s already taking more steps than his predecessor, some advocates are pushing President Biden to go much further to address environmental racism.</p> <p><a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/statehood-washington-dc-advance-senate">Statehood for Washington, DC to Advance to the Senate</a></p> <p>The nationwide reckoning over systemic racism and a groundswell of support for voting rights has elevated the fight for statehood. </p>
