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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.
AFL-CIO Quietly Released a Police Reform Report. It Calls for More Funding.
The report by the country's largest federation of unions also rejected calls to expel police unions.
DA Finds Andrew Brown’s Death “Justified” But Won’t Release All Footage
Andrew Brown Jr.'s family has requested the full release of the body-camera video.