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Police Violence
Cops Killed Marcus Smith 3 Years Ago, Fueling Outrage Over Police Hog-Tying
The issue of hog-tying as a method of brutal restraint should command national attention and official condemnation.
Curfew and Cops Are Not Hurricane Relief for the Poor, Says Mutual Aid Activist
President Joe Biden is visiting New Orleans, which is under curfew enforced by police and the National Guard.
Report: Trump Admin Deployed Feds to Bring Harsher Charges on BLM Protesters
Throughout history, the federal government has worked to surveil and disrupt Black power movements.
Baltimore to Stop Prosecuting “Nonviolent” Crimes. Activists Say More Is Needed.
The rhetoric of “violent” vs. “nonviolent” is window dressing and doesn’t align with the ongoing realities of policing.
Few Cops Who Used Force on George Floyd Protesters Have Faced Discipline
Police have disclosed discipline for a total of 10 officers a year after ProPublica compiled 68 use-of-force videos.
To Celebrate Pride, We Must Honor Its Roots as an Anti-Police Protest
Ongoing police violence against LGBTQ people has led to a nationwide movement to limit or ban cops from Pride events.
Woman Who Recorded George Floyd’s Murder Receives Honorary Pulitzer Prize
“If it weren't for my video, the world wouldn't have known the truth,” Darnella Frazier said.
Skepticism Mounts Over IG’s Report on Lafayette Park Attack on Protesters
The inspector general's report claimed the protesters were removed to put up security fencing, not for Trump's photo op.
New Report Finds Police-Perpetrated Killings in 2020 Were Vastly Underreported
A new report puts the number of police-perpetrated killings in 2020 at 2,134 -- twice as high as other media estimates.
Police Are Backing Bills That Make It Easier to Crush Nonviolent Protests
Police, their unions and lobbyists have supported one or more “anti-riot” bills in at least 14 states since last June.