How to fix America’s police

George Floyd’s killing has reignited #BlackLivesMatter and sparked calls for America to defund its police forces, with some arguing that this is the only way to overcome systemic racism. But defunding is not the only option. Read more here: Read our obituary for George Floyd here: The killing of George Floyd has sparked protests around the world: How history is repeated in the protests at the death of George Floyd in America: Read more about the racial inequalities behind America’s protests: Listen to “Checks and Balance”, our weekly podcast on American politics. The latest episode covers racism and police brutality: