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Repression, Resistance and Rebellion in Police State Ferguson
After claiming to be a democracy that respects the people's right to assemble, speak, and protest, the government has deployed dozens of police, spies, and military organizations that have …
“Not One More Darren Wilson, Not One More Mike Brown”: National Protests Continue Ferguson Struggle
As Darren Wilson resigns from the Ferguson police force, protests continue across the country.
Watchdog Group Files DOJ Complaint Against Dallas Police, Alleging Racial Pattern of Excessive Force
The group claims Dallas police have participated in a pattern of excessive deadly force against Black and Latino people.
Prosecutor Manipulates Grand Jury Process to Shield Officer
Prosecutors should utilize the public preliminary hearing process instead of the secret grand jury proceeding.
Longest-Serving US Prisoner in Solitary Ordered Free Again, but State Obstruction Bars His Release
A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling ordering Louisiana to release Albert Woodfox.
Molly Crabapple Illustrates How Mike Brown’s Death Shed Light on Police Brutality
Crabapple highlights the history of police brutality and also recounts the details of other black men who have died recently at the hands of authorities.
Talk Nation Radio: Maya Schenwar on Why Prison Doesn’t Work
Maya Schenwar is the author of "Locked Down, Locked Out: Why Prison Doesn't Work and How We Can Do Better."
Not So Paranoid
Your conspiracy theorist friend isn't looking so paranoid anymore.
Investigation Uncovers “Culture of Impunity” for Chicago Police Department
Chicago police have one in a thousand odd chance of being held accountable for alleged abuse.
Truthout Interviews Maya Schenwar on Why Prisons Don’t Work
Maya Schenwar's knowledge of the criminal justice system is not purely theoretical.