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Police Violence
Is the State of Alaska Fighting Sex Trafficking or Targeting Women?
Sex workers in Alaska describe a new trafficking law and police harassment.
Is Filming a Police Officer a “Domestic Threat”? Austin Activist on Trial for Videotaping an Arrest
A jury in Austin, Texas, is set to issue its decision today in a case that centers on a person's right to film police officers.
Will Mike Brown’s Killer Avoid Charges in Ferguson? Cops Stockpile Riot Gear Amid “Troubling” Leaks
There are conflicting reports out of Ferguson, Missouri, over the fate of embattled police chief Thomas Jackson.
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Black Freedom Fighters in Ferguson: Some of Us Are Queer
Not all of the freedom fighters are Black men with masculine swag and pedigree.
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Policing the Blacks: Ferguson and Past Histories
Like Mr. Scott, the protestors in Ferguson are asking for inclusion and the humanity of all to be respected.
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We Need “Peace” Officers! It’s Time for Crisis Intervention Training
Police officers need to be properly trained and prompt and thorough investigations and corrective action must be taken against officers who unnecessarily use force against individuals, especially those who …
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The Post-Michael Brown Agenda Provides Goals for the Movement to End Racist, Militarized Policing
Throughout the nation the issue of police brutality, including killings of unarmed people, is a common problem.
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Amid Shootings, Chicago Police Department Upholds Culture of Impunity
An exclusive Truthout investigation reveals that the City of Chicago fails to recognize, let alone sanction, police guilty of repeated episodes of violence.
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“Stop Killing Us” Say Strong Youth Leaders in Ferguson, Missouri’s Weekend of Resistance to Police Brutality
Almost 60 days after 18 year old Michael Brown was shot six times and left for 4 hours and 34 minutes in the street in front of the apartment …
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Applauding Black Death in the Hour of Chaos
What does it mean to be willing to die for a cause in a society that already considers you to be hyper-disposable?