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Police Violence
Chicago Police Killing of Laquan McDonald Exposed a System Built on Lies
A new documentary examines the 2014 murder of Laquan McDonald and the attempted cover-up by Chicago police.
Body Cameras and Tasers Make Billions for Axon, But Don’t Solve Police Violence
Axon tech soared in popularity after the killing of Michael Brown in 2014, but it may be doing more harm than good.
For Real Safety in US and Palestine, We Must Fight White Supremacy
U.S. police and Israeli police conduct joint trainings, then use brutal tactics to control people of color.
On Mother’s Day, Remember the Mothers of Trayvon, Sandra and Tamir
A lamentation for the mothers of Trayvon Martin, Sandra Bland, Tamir Rice and others harmed by police violence.
Commemorating 40 Years of “Injustice for All”
The unfulfilled promise of “justice for all” lives within the pledge of allegiance, but seemingly nowhere else.
Eight LGBTQ-Led Social Justice Struggles the Corporate Media Missed in 2018
Queer and trans people organized in 2018 to curb capitalism, end deportations and challenge police violence.
Four Years After Eric Garner’s Killing, His Family Still Seeks Accountability
Eric Garner's mother, Gwen Carr, discusses the ongoing push for justice.
Police Shot Another Black Woman in Need of Mental Health Support. It’s Time for Change.
The link between policing and mental health care can often be fatal.
Macri’s Argentina Has Become a Hotbed of Neoliberalism and Police Violence
Argentina has led Latin America's turn to the right.
Killed in Cold Blood: Alton Sterling’s Family Decries Decision Not to Charge Officers for Murder
The attorney representing Sterling's children discusses more.