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Memorial Blockade: A Love Letter to Communities Resisting Police Violence
A recent direct action by Chicago activists represented a city raging against corruption, systemic abuse and state violence.
Sandra Bland’s Family Speaks Out After Grand Jury Won’t Indict Anyone in Her Death
Family members and supporters are demanding justice for Sandra Bland after a grand jury failed to indict anyone for her death.
Justice for Freddie Gray Uncertain as Baltimore Jury Fails to Reach Verdict
On Wednesday, a judge declared a mistrial after jurors were unable to reach a verdict after three days of deliberation.
Our Prisons Are Us
The world's self-proclaimed freest society is anything but.
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After Massive Protests, Mayor Emanuel Fires Chicago’s Top Cop
The perception that police crimes are routinely hidden from public view is one that is shared by many in Chicago.
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Breaking Broken Windows
Broken Windows theory posited an argument that had some intuitive appeal: taking care of the small things prevents bigger things.
Chicago’s Call for Peace Over Laquan McDonald Video Does Not Extend to Police Department
The Chicago Police Department is suiting up through November 29 to deal with whatever comes after the video is released.
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We Still Can’t Breathe: Justice for Dontay Ivy
Albany was supposed to be different.
A Pro-Prison Backlash in New York City
The shooting of an NYPD officer is being exploited to build opposition to Mayor de Blasio's mild criminal justice reforms.
With Historic Release of Drug Offenders, US Takes “First Step” on Prison Crisis
The release comes as President Obama has announced a series of steps to help former prisoners readjust to society.