Reforming the police unions of today

In a recent speech to American mayors this past January, President Biden made significant statements regarding his priorities surrounding the 1.3 trillion dollar American Rescue Plan. Among calls for funding of affordable housing and childcare, Biden most notably advocated for increased finance to police. Facing large backlash from advocacy groups including Movement for Black Lives, Biden’s concessions towards increasing police funding ignites further conversation on the hidden truths of the racial discrimination and corruption present within our police systems. Read more at Youth Leadership Institute.