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Police Brutality
Will Mike Brown’s Killer Avoid Charges in Ferguson? Cops Stockpile Riot Gear Amid “Troubling” Leaks
There are conflicting reports out of Ferguson, Missouri, over the fate of embattled police chief Thomas Jackson.
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Policing the Blacks: Ferguson and Past Histories
Like Mr. Scott, the protestors in Ferguson are asking for inclusion and the humanity of all to be respected.
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We Need “Peace” Officers! It’s Time for Crisis Intervention Training
Police officers need to be properly trained and prompt and thorough investigations and corrective action must be taken against officers who unnecessarily use force against individuals, especially those who …
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The Post-Michael Brown Agenda Provides Goals for the Movement to End Racist, Militarized Policing
Throughout the nation the issue of police brutality, including killings of unarmed people, is a common problem.
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“Stop Killing Us” Say Strong Youth Leaders in Ferguson, Missouri’s Weekend of Resistance to Police Brutality
Almost 60 days after 18 year old Michael Brown was shot six times and left for 4 hours and 34 minutes in the street in front of the apartment …
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 …
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From Chicago to Geneva, a Call for Police Accountability for Violence and Torture
We Charge Genocide, a coalition of Chicago activists, is turning outside the US criminal justice system to force accountability for police misconduct by taking their complaints to the United …
The Death Penalty, Missouri and the Continued Devaluing of Black Life
Death penalty states like Missouri have been treating their predominantly black death row prisoners like test subjects while protests over the worth of black life continue in Ferguson.
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“Weekend of Resistance” Off to Tense but Peaceful Start in Ferguson
A multitude of activist groups from St. Louis and around the US have sent members to take part in the weekend's activities.
Another African American Teen Killed by Police in St. Louis
Another shooting by police of an African American teen in St. Louis is bringing up the same questions in a community that still hasnu2019t healed from Michael Brown's death.