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Trump’s New Commission Looks Like a Platform for Pro-Police Propaganda
Every single member of the commission works in or has ties to law enforcement. The majority are white men.
Trump Thinks He Can Get Away With Murder Because Police Do All the Time
Long before Trump, police were using bullying and gaslighting to cover up their own crimes.
Policing Statistics Silence the Most Vulnerable People
The most vulnerable people have the most at stake in questions of policing, but their voices are silenced in data.
Progressive Prosecutor Movement Scores Major Victory in San Francisco DA Race
Chesa Boudin, backed by Black Lives Matter co-founders, is a public defender and the son of incarcerated parents.
Former FBI Agent’s Trial Exposes Racist Ideology Infiltrating Law Enforcement
John Guandolo has built a lucrative business peddling racist conspiracy theories about Muslims and Black people.
We Must Abolish Prisons to Rebuild Communities Fractured by Mass Incarceration
We can begin by transforming our relationships to one another, say abolitionist activists.
Emerald Garner Responds to the Firing of Officer That Killed Her Father
Eric Garner's family members are continuing their fight for justice.
Five Years After Ferguson Uprising, Still Seeking Justice and Healing
On the fifth anniversary of Michael Brown's death, his family and Ferguson look to bring about meaningful change.
Why I Can’t Bring Myself to Watch “When They See Us”
I will watch DuVernay's miniseries to bear witness. But going into it, as a Black mother, I’m filled with terror.
Rep. Ilhan Omar Is a Courageous, Bold Black Woman
Angela Davis and Barbara Ransby stand with Rep. Ilhan Omar in the midst of threats on her life.