Interview | Prisons & Policing Ex-Seattle Police Chief Condemns Systemic Police Racism Dating Back to Slave Patrols On Wednesday, President Obama met at the White House with law enforcement officials and civil rights leaders. By Nermeen Shaikh & Amy Goodman , DemocracyNow! July 14, 2016 Truthout
Interview | Prisons & Policing Two Years After Eric Garner’s Death, Ramsey Orta, Who Filmed Police, Is Only One Heading to Jail Ramsey Orta says he has been repeatedly arrested and harassed by cops since he filmed the fatal police chokehold nearly two years ago. By Juan González & Amy Goodman , DemocracyNow! July 13, 2016 Truthout
News | Terrorized by Police Raids and Mass Displacement, Rio Prepares for Olympics The state's expressed motive is security, which has justified increased segregation of rich and poor in the city. By Santiago Navarro F. & Renata Bessi , Truthout July 13, 2016 Truthout
Interview | How Dissent Has Shaped the US: An Interview With Author Ralph Young In his new book, Ralph Young looks at the way dissent has shaped the United States. By C.J. Polychroniou , Truthout July 13, 2016 Truthout
News | US Withdraws Funding for Haiti Elections The US State Department suspends electoral assistance to Haiti. By Jake Johnston , CenterforEconomicandPolicyResearch July 13, 2016 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections Sanders Cites Democratic Platform, Public Option as Basis for Endorsing Clinton Sanders noted a “significant coming together” between the two campaigns in recent weeks. By Sam Sacks , TheDistrictSentinel July 13, 2016 Truthout
News | North Carolina Bans Public Access to Police Dash Cameras Governor signs yet another bill that disregards civil rights and liberties. By Kali Holloway , AlterNet July 13, 2016 Truthout
News Analysis | Latest Abortion Statistics Contradict Right-Wing Myths Behind Texas Anti-Choice Law Texas statistics confirm anti-choice laws don't make abortion safer. By Sharon Kann , MediaMatters July 13, 2016 Truthout
News | Leaked: The Strategy Behind Shell’s Low Emissions PR Push New strategy aims to position the company as an environmental leader. By Damian Kahya & Georgie Johnson , Energydesk July 13, 2016 Truthout
Op-Ed | After Dallas, Preparing for Repression Now that the shooting in Dallas has shocked the nation, those fighting for justice must prepare for what is to come. By William C. Anderson , Truthout July 13, 2016 Truthout