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When Biden Says “Fund the Police,” It Should Spur Our Efforts to Defund Them
Both parties are trying to exploit the movement to defund police to argue for raising law enforcement budgets.
In Blatantly Fascist Move, Florida GOP Passes Bill to Form Election Police Force
The police would report directly to far right Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has continually spouted lies about voter fraud.
Investigation Shows Police Are Still Secretly Surveilling Minnesota Activists
Though officials announced the end of the surveillance program last April, it appears to be ongoing.
Inside Forest Defenders’ Blockade of Atlanta’s “Cop City” Training Compound
Activists have dug in against the militarized compound to defend Atlanta's most marginalized and largest watershed.
Miami Police Gave Out Fliers With Website Selling Trump Merch at Traffic Stops
The link redirected to a page with Amazon links to pro-Trump flags, hats and a film featuring far right figures.
Corporations Are Funding Police Repression
“Essentially they've created company towns where they control law enforcement,” says Alex Vitale.
Police-Led Youth Programs Don’t Actually Combat the School-to-Prison Pipeline
Police-led youth diversion programs instead expand the reach of the carceral state and the prison-industrial complex.
LAPD Releases Footage From Police Killing of Valentina Orellana-Peralta
“Her death was preventable!” said attorney Ben Crump, who was hired to represent the family of the 14-year-old.
Some Schools That Canceled Contracts With Police Are Still Bringing in Officers
Instead of spending on police, schools should hire more people who can “help kids not be angry,” say student advocates.
Leaked Documents Show Police Officers on Supposed Oath Keepers Rosters
The Chicago Police Department has at least 13 active members of the Oath Keepers, NPR found.