Martin O'Malley, in a statement Wednesday, called for a full investigation into Sandra Bland's death

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from CNN:

"My heart breaks for Sandra Bland and her family," O'Malley said. "This is a horrible loss of life that demands a full, thorough and independent investigation of the traffic stop, the arrest and Ms. Bland's tragic death in custody."

related:

Dante Boykin ?@DanteB4u
*BREAKING* - Dashcam Video of #SandraBland traffic stop #SayHerName #BlackLivesMatter @deray @shaunking @BeautyBind

Kerry Eleveld ?@kerryeleveld 28m28 minutes ago
14: The number of times Sandra Bland asked why she was being arrested without an answer. http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/07/22/1404488/-14-The-number-of-times-Sandra-Bland-asked-why-she-was-being-arrested-without-an-answer … via @shaunking

deray mckesson ?@deray
I watched the dashcam video and realized that I may have said and done exactly what she did, many of us would have.We are #SandraBland.

Keegan Stephan ?@KeeganNYC
Seems unlikely that a woman who told a cop she'd take him to court for false arrest committed suicide in jail three days later. #SandraBland

Trineka Ya Dig? ?@thediva1975 22m22 minutes ago
Just to be clear #SandraBland's mama said: "Once I put this baby in the ground, I'm ready ... this means war."
http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/At-memorial-for-Sandra-Bland-mother-said-6398340.php …


watch: District Attorney describes Sandra Bland jail video (01:43)

[Koinos]

1. I think the DOJ has to do more.

This death, like so many others, is not just a local or state issue; it is a US Civil Rights issue.

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11. AG Lynch says "feds monitoring Sandra Bland case"

#SayHerName ?@POPSspotSports 1m1 minute ago

Lynch: "Feds monitoring #SandraBland case". Thx to woman interviewer who asked question.

[Koinos]

12. Thanks, bigtree! You come through, as usual.

[NCTraveler]

2. When the guy is right he is right. Seems to happen a lot. RIP Sandra Bland. nt.

[Comrade Grumpy]

3. Thank you, Martin.

[MH1]

4. Thank you

I knew this was a travesty the minute the story broke. Seeing the dashcam video only confirmed it.

[Vattel]

5. That traffic stop was an obscenity.

This won't be solved at the local level. Congress, the President, and the DOJ has to get serious about enforcing constitutional rights. Pulling her out of that car was a violation of her moral rights and her constitutional rights. Her death was so fucking unnecessary, so fucking tragic.

Good for O'Malley for saying her name!

[bigdarryl]

6. OH PLEASE!!! shut up now you want to pander about black life

Because you got your ass handed to you at Netroots

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7. we need people like Martin O'Malley to speak out

...that was the whole point of the protest.

What we don't need (especially here) is divisiveness and acrimony. You obviously haven't been paying attention because O'Malley actually sat down with the BLM lady who got up on stage at Netroots Nation's forum and engaged very effectively with her in an interview where he outlined specific steps he believes should be taken to address the concerns of her organization and others.


Nick Kelly ?@NickKellySays 1h1 hour ago
@MartinOMalley conversation with @ljoywilliams re 'passionate disruption in the townhall' #TWIBNN15 Good interview.

watch:

Tim Fullerton ?@TimFullerton
Worth watching, @MartinOMalley talking about criminal justice reform on @TWiBnation at #NN15

Lis Smith ?@Lis_Smith
On @TwibNation: @MartinoMalley calls 4 body cameras, mandatory reporting of police-involved shootings/use of excessive force, diverse PD's

Lis Smith ?@Lis_Smith
@ljoywilliams praises @MartinOMalley as the “Candidate of big ideas”, cites his “progressive accomplishments” in MD @TWiBnation

Lis Smith ?@Lis_Smith
Say what you will about #NN15 townhall, but @MartinOMalley didn’t take his ball & go home. He continued to take tough q’s, engage @ #NN15


Martin O'Malley interview with Goldie Taylor moments after the Black Lives Matter protest

BNR EXCLUSIVE: Martin O'Malley sat down with Goldie Taylor moments after #BlackLivesMatter activists stormed the stage and took the mic during his Netroots Nation panel. Hear his take on race and law enforcement here! #nn15 — with Martin O'Malley and Goldie Taylor.

watch interview here: https://www.facebook.com/bluenationreview/videos/473565742825306/ (10min)



Goldie Taylor ?@goldietaylor
Sat down to chat with @MartinOMalley today for @BlueNationRev.


Martin weighed back in on Monday...

Martin O'Malley ?@MartinOMalley 4h4 hours ago
It was important I be @Netroots_Nation & to be a part of the #blacklivesmatter conversation. I’m not done listening: http://omly.us/1gKG1lE

"It was important that I be at Netroots Nation this weekend, and I am grateful I was a part of the important conversation about ‪#?blacklivesmatter‬—a conversation that must not end with this conference. I am already listening to and speaking with leaders from this movement, and I will continue to do so throughout my candidacy to ensure those voices and needs help shape my criminal justice reform package to make it as comprehensive and effective as possible. -O'M"

[geek tragedy]

8. ugh, no, when a politician does something that's good, the proper course

is to encourage such behavior, not spit in their face

[Godhumor]

9. As a Clinton supporter, allow me to say

You're way off base here.

[MH1]

16. I posted about Sandra Bland on 7/17 and DU didn't care

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026982692


There were a few other threads about the case that day and one or two just cracked the rec list (that I noticed).

I was shocked that no one seemed to care about this obscenity.

So, is EVERYONE "pandering" now that people are starting to understand what happened and spread the word and speak out about it?


(Oh btw I defended O'Malley and Sanders for their NRN performances as well. People of good will can have different opinions about that.)

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10. kick

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13. kick

[beam me up scottie]

14. It is heartbreaking.

I get sick to my stomach every time I see that video.

Good for O'Malley.

K&R

[brer cat]

15. K&R nt

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17. kick

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