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More Than Two-Thirds of Students Want Police Out of Schools
A new survey finds that 41 percent of students feel “unsafe” when they see police at school.
Intelligence Report on “Extremism” Equates Anarchists With Right-Wing Militias
Biden requested a threat assessment on “extremism.” The resulting report obscures profound asymmetries in violence.
To End Mass Incarceration, We Need to Bust the Myths That Prop It Up
Truthout speaks with Victoria Law about her new primer for people who are starting to think about mass incarceration.
Calling Chauvin a “Bad Apple” Denies Systemic Nature of Racist Police Violence
Even the best training in the world cannot teach police, who are licensed to kill, not to be racist.
Outraged Bystanders Describe Witnessing George Floyd Death During Chauvin Trial
Jurors heard another series of dramatic testimonies during the third day of the murder trial of Derek Chauvin.
Derek Chauvin’s Lawyers Are Falsely Implying That Drugs Killed George Floyd
Chauvin's defense is mired in the oppressive logic of the drug war.
The Chauvin Trial Matters, But Real Victory Would Mean Divestment From Policing
UCLA historian and author Robin D.G. Kelley says a guilty verdict alone would not represent justice for George Floyd.
Cops Hired by Amazon Are Intimidating Workers and Supporters of the Union Drive
The police chief of Bessemer, Alabama, says off-duty cops have been hired by Amazon as “security” for the facility.
Virginia Governor Signs Bill Abolishing Death Penalty in the State
“We can’t give out the ultimate punishment without being 100 percent sure that we’re right,” Gov. Ralph Northam said.
Activists Counter Anti-Asian Racism Through Community Safety Initiatives
As anti-Asian attacks soar, stoking fear, grassroots groups are creating safety initiatives that don’t rely on policing.