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Residents of Minneapolis Suburb Rise Up Against Police Killing of Daunte Wright
Police reportedly pulled Wright over for having air fresheners hanging from his rearview mirror.
More Than Two-Thirds of Students Want Police Out of Schools
A new survey finds that 41 percent of students feel “unsafe” when they see police at school.
Intelligence Report on “Extremism” Equates Anarchists With Right-Wing Militias
Biden requested a threat assessment on “extremism.” The resulting report obscures profound asymmetries in violence.
Calling Chauvin a “Bad Apple” Denies Systemic Nature of Racist Police Violence
Even the best training in the world cannot teach police, who are licensed to kill, not to be racist.
Outraged Bystanders Describe Witnessing George Floyd Death During Chauvin Trial
Jurors heard another series of dramatic testimonies during the third day of the murder trial of Derek Chauvin.
Derek Chauvin’s Lawyers Are Falsely Implying That Drugs Killed George Floyd
Chauvin's defense is mired in the oppressive logic of the drug war.
The Chauvin Trial Matters, But Real Victory Would Mean Divestment From Policing
UCLA historian and author Robin D.G. Kelley says a guilty verdict alone would not represent justice for George Floyd.
Cops Hired by Amazon Are Intimidating Workers and Supporters of the Union Drive
The police chief of Bessemer, Alabama, says off-duty cops have been hired by Amazon as “security” for the facility.
Activists Counter Anti-Asian Racism Through Community Safety Initiatives
As anti-Asian attacks soar, stoking fear, grassroots groups are creating safety initiatives that don’t rely on policing.
The Answer to Anti-Asian Racism Is Not More Policing
Policing is rooted in upholding white supremacy while enabling racist systems to inflict harm on communities of color.