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Prisons & Policing
Obama Calls for Police Reform, But Others Note He Doesn’t Go Far Enough
Critics on the left noted Obama’s calls for reform didn't go far enough.
Minneapolis School Board Votes to Terminate $1.1 Million Contract With Police
Students and the community had urged the school district for years to divest from police and invest in social services.
Raleigh Cops Fire Flash-Bangs at Gay Bar Offering First Aid, Water to Protesters
Video taken by an employee shows that the action was entirely unprovoked and came without warning.
Black Owner of Yaya’s BBQ Killed by Louisville Police Often Gave Them Free Meals
McAtee often gave free meals to local police who frequented his popular barbecue joint in Louisville.
Protests Are the Result of Police Terror With No Accountability
Los Angeles organizers have called on the city council to slash money for police and invest in the community instead.
Minneapolis Neighborhoods Defend Against Police and White Supremacists
A homegrown rebellion across neighborhoods exposes the deep inequalities and endemic racism.
Police Attacked Protesters After Kneeling for Solidarity Photo Op, Activists Say
Some feel-good stories of officers showing signs of unity are followed up with disturbing accounts of police violence.
Racism and Racial Terrorism Has Fueled Nationwide Anger
Scholar Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor discusses the rebellion that has been fueled by the death of George Floyd.
Senator Plans Amendment to End Transfer of Military Equipment to Local Police
The militarization of local police forces is on full display following the police killing of George Floyd.
Police Violence Protesters Were Hit With More Police Violence in US Capitol
A massive crowd gathered outside the White House on Saturday joining national protests against George Floyd's murder.