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Boston PD Covered Up Police Union Head’s Child Molestation Charges for 25 Years
The officer kept his job for another 21 years after an internal investigation found he had sexually abused a child.
More Than Two-Thirds of Students Want Police Out of Schools
A new survey finds that 41 percent of students feel “unsafe” when they see police at school.
Calling Chauvin a “Bad Apple” Denies Systemic Nature of Racist Police Violence
Even the best training in the world cannot teach police, who are licensed to kill, not to be racist.
Ex-Undercover Officer Admits Role in FBI and NYPD Conspiracy Targeting Malcolm X
The FBI and NYPD face renewed calls to open their records into the assassination of Malcolm X.
10 Largest US Cities Will Spend More on Police Than Public Health This Year
The combined policing budgets of these cities is 3.6 times greater than their public health department budgets.
We Could End Homelessness Right Now, If Only Capitalism Didn’t Get in the Way
At the heart of today’s housing crisis is a capitalist economy built on shadowy finances and esoteric debt.
On Inauguration Day, Police Nationwide Went After Left-Wing Protesters
The increased police response following the events of January 6 ended up being directed toward anti-racist protesters.
FBI and DHS Were Warned About Jan. 6. They Didn’t Prepare a Threat Assessment.
The NYPD sent intel to the FBI in December, with the expectation that they’d prepare a threat assessment. They didn’t.
At Least 28 Cops Were Attendees at Pro-Trump Rally Preceding Attack on Capitol
One sheriff’s lieutenant described breaking into the Capitol as part of the violent mob as “the best day of my life.”
Trump Loyalists’ Breach of Capitol Is Likely to Embolden Far Right Street Forces
An escalation in aggressive actions seems likely, especially in the remaining two weeks of Trump’s term.