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Prisons & Policing
Fourteen Movies That Illustrate Problem With Law Enforcement
Polarized media representations of police brutality undermines honest conversation about systemic bias.
Abolish Long-Term Solitary Confinement: It’s a Threat to the Public
Solitary confinement dehumanizes everyone involved and is, ultimately, a threat to society at large.
Young Black Protesters Blockade Police Facilities Across the Country
The movement for Black lives raged on in the streets with young Black people shutting down and disrupting police facilities in multiple cities on Wednesday.
Trend Toward Social Media Activism in Prisons Gains Steam
Behind bars, women are turning to social media to challenge misconceptions and advocate.
In California, Immigrants Are Not for Sale
The Obama administration's deportation machine continues to tear communities apart.
Changing the Subject From the Realities of Death by Cop
Heather Mac Donald is trying to change the subject.
Senate Bill Would End Tax Breaks for Private Prison Companies
New legislation would make it harder for private prisons to masquerade as real estate investment trusts.
Dallas Organizers Work to Prevent Police Expansion
Dallas organizers are working to prevent an expansion of policing in the wake of the July 7 shooting of five officers.
Three Police Officers Shot Dead in Baton Rouge Two Weeks After Officers Killed Alton Sterling
In Baton Rouge, three police officers were killed and three others were wounded in a shooting rampage on Sunday.
Without Due Process: From Mass Incarceration to Assassination
The current status quo is assassination without evidence, charge or trial. Guilt is decided by the color of your skin.