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Police Violence
Cops Have Repeatedly Attacked and Obstructed Street Medics During BLM Rebellion
Dozens of reports of police arresting medics and destroying their property have emerged since the revolt began in May.
Condemnations of Chicago “Looting” Prioritize Property Over Black Lives
We must develop an understanding of violence that includes the closing of schools, eviction and mass unemployment.
How to Survive Anti-Police Protests
Frontline journalists, medics and lawyers offer tips on protecting yourself from police violence during protests.
Journalists Struggle for Press Freedoms in a Time of Repression and Surveillance
Journalists have been violently targeted by police at Black Lives Matter protests across the country.
What Has Happened to Police Filmed Hurting Protesters? So Far, Very Little.
Investigations into officers who have been recorded attacking protesters in viral videos often lack transparency.
“Unrest” Is Not the Enemy. Fascism Is.
Burying the truth about how we got here will not help us escape.
Giving Police Departments Money to Buy Body Cameras Will Never End Brutality
As long as police departments have total control over body camera footage it won’t change their behavior, say activists.
Trump to Send Federal Agents to Protests in Chicago and Seattle Amid Crackdown
Mayors in six cities call for the immediate removal of the president’s rapid deployment units.
“I Felt Like I Was Going to Die”: The Late John Lewis on Selma’s “Bloody Sunday”
Lewis helped lead the historic 1965 Selma to Montgomery march, when he was almost beaten to death by police.
Navy Veteran Speaks Out After Being Attacked by Secret Police in Portland
The video, with over 10 million views, shows the veteran withstanding several blows and pepper spray from close range.