Truthout
Policing
There Are Cameras Everywhere. It’s Time to Reject the Surveillance State.
Reasonable security measures have merit, but living in a fishbowl is not reasonable at all.
Detroit Police Spent Over Half a Million on Cellphone Tracking Technology
Such dragnet surveillance has sparked widespread concern from civil liberties groups across the U.S.
Anything Other Than Decriminalization Leaves Sex Workers Behind
Criminalization of sex work further disempowers some of society's most vulnerable classes of people.
Taking Away Voting Rights Does Nothing to Solve Violence
Maya Schenwar discusses voting rights, the current political landscape and her forthcoming book.
Lawsuit: Trans Woman Jailed Because She Didn’t Pay a $15 Seatbelt Fine
Sierra Castle alleges she faced discrimination after being placed in a men’s holding cell in the Cobb County jail.
Criminalizing Sex Workers Drives Rape and Gender-Based Police Violence
In this excerpt, we learn where and how sex workers are criminalized.
Puerto Ricans Are Resisting Policing as a Solution to Crisis
Policing is a form of “colonial crisis management” in Puerto Rico, says author Marisol LeBrón.
Officer Attack on Teen Reignites National Debate on Cops in Schools
While many high schools nationwide lack counselors on staff, 67 percent have a police officer.
Senators Take Step Forward on Voting Rights Restoration
Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin introduced the Democracy Restoration Act on Tuesday.
Policing Worsens Public Safety for Puerto Rico’s Most Vulnerable
Policing in Puerto Rico deepens inequalities stemming from domination by the U.S. and failed development.