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Public Says No to Silencing Prisoners’ Speech
Democracy is never served by silence.
Mumia Abu-Jamal Speaks Out From Jail on New Pennsylvania Law Silencing Prisoners
Pennsylvania Republican Gov. Tom Corbett is set to sign into law a bill critics say will trample the free speech rights of prisoners.
In Historic Police Brutality Case, Family of Homeless Denver Pastor Killed in Custody Awarded $4.6 Million
As Denver faces a string of police brutality cases, a federal jury has awarded a historic $4.6 million in damages to the family of a homeless preacher killed while …
Cornel West, Faith Leaders and Activists Arrested as Ferguson October Continues
Twenty people, including Cornel West, are arrested carrying out civil disobedience at the Ferguson police station after being denied a meeting with local officials.
Truthout Interviews Candice Bernd on Police Retaliation Against “Cop Watch” Groups
Ted Asregadoo talks Truthout assistant editor and reporter, Candice Bernd, about police retaliation against police monitoring groups.
Why Are We Using Prisons to Treat the Mentally Ill?
“OverCriminalized” tackles how police handle mental health, substance abuse and homelessness.
Special Counsel Orders Investigation of Alleged Foster Care Abuse Coverup
The state allegedly violated requirements to separate foster children from adult inmates in prison or other secure detention.
Police Departments Retaliate Against Organized Cop-Watch Groups Across the US
Organizations that use police scanners to monitor police activities by legally filming cops on duty have said they've experienced retaliation.
No Charges in Ohio Police Killing of John Crawford as Walmart Video Contradicts 911 Caller Account
An Ohio grand jury has declined to indict the white police officer who fatally shot John Crawford.
Treatment, Not Prison: How Sentencing Reform Will Boost Health for All Californians
Prop. 47 would save up to $900M for state and counties u200bto help keep kids in school and fund victims' services.