Truthout
Police Violence
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White House Refuses to Meet With Grieving Black Mothers Whose Sons Were Executed by Cops
The activists are committed to sustained actions around the DOJ and its leaders until indictments are rendered.
Amid Justice Department Investigations, Protesters Call Out Cleveland Police Murders
As national protests continue, activists and concerned residents in Cleveland are calling for police accountability.
Why Are Our Sons Gunned Down? Parents of Black Victims of Police Killings Lead DC March
The families of slain African Americans led a rally and march on the White House.
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Connecting Police Violence Against People of Color and People With “Mental Illness“
Racism intersects deeply with discrimination and violence against people of all races who are perceived as unstable or "mentally ill."
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It’s Not the Law – but Prosecutors – That Give Immunity to Killer Cops
Police will not be prosecuted for their crimes until conditions of ungovernability in the United States' cities allow no other choice.
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The Long History of Presumed White Innocence and Black Guilt
White innocence is historically predicated on the criminalization and violation of (primarily) black bodies.
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Beyond Ferguson: the Deeper Issue
It can only be a good thing that the attention of the nation is focused on the police killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson.
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We’re All Tired – Protests Against State Violence Go Worldwide
Demonstrations linking Ferguson to Ayotzinapa indicate an increasing connection on the ground between issues that so often seem disparate.
The Killing of Tamir Rice: Cleveland Police Criticized for Shooting 12-Year-Old Holding Toy Gun
More than 100 people packed a church in Cleveland, Ohio, for the memorial service of Tamir Rice.