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Turkey Moves Closer to Becoming a Fully Fledged Police State
The Turkish parliament has been debating the government's proposed new security law.
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Tony Robinson Killing Highlights Wisconsin’s Racial Inequities
After the killing of Tony Robinson, Madison's problems can no longer be ignored.
Eyewitness to Ferguson Police Shooting: Gunfire Did Not Come From Area of Nonviolent Protest
Two police officers have been shot.
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Exuberant Irrationality Driving Afrikan-Canadians’ Support for Deputy Police Chiefs
For a sobering dose of reality about race, class and policing, we may look at the behavior of the police in other major American cities.
In Trip to Selma, Michael Brown’s Mother Calls for Elimination of the Ferguson Police Department
We speak with Michael Brown's mother, Lesley McSpadden, who marched in Selma to mark the 50th anniversary of the protest for voting rights.
Protests Rise Over Los Angeles Police Killing of Mentally Ill, Black Homeless Man
Protesters demanded police training to deal with mentally ill after LAPD caught on video shooting and killing a homeless black man.
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Yes, Black America Fears the Police – Here’s Why
Shots were fired in Long Island, but there was no rush to call 911. It made perfect sense to ProPublica's Nikole Hannah-Jones.
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Why Chuy Garcia Needs to Condemn Rahm Emanuel’s Secret Police Interrogation Site
By any other name, it still smells like torture.
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Retired Police Officers Advocate Rebuilding Community Trust Through Police Reform and Accountability
We will remain relentless in the pursuit of justice for all Americans.
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Chicago Police Misconduct Payouts Topped $50 Million in 2014
The vast majority of payments came from settlements, which usually do not require the city or police officers to admit wrongdoing.