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Get Police Out of Schools — Including University Campuses
Calls to defund and abolish police departments have fueled movements to dismantle and defund police on college campuses.
Activists Are Challenging Colorado’s Ongoing Legacy of Racism
Colorado has a long history as a breeding ground for white supremacy and police violence.
“Soul Searching” Will Not Stop the Police Murders of Black People
Politicians calling on us to transform ourselves are avoiding doing anything transformative.
Amid Calls for a General Strike, Labor Will Shut Down 29 Ports on Juneteenth
The strength of police unions within larger unions is a barrier labor must confront during and after the port shutdowns.
Trump Defends Cop Who Shot Rayshard Brooks in the Back
Trump's comments came hours after the announcement that the officer had been charged with felony murder.
911 Services That Dispatch Mental Health Counselors, Not Cops, Gain Traction
Austin’s Expanded Mobile Crisis Outreach Team is gaining interest but isn't a panacea for ableist police violence.
We Are Witnessing an Uprising Against a World Built on Anti-Blackness
This is not a protest about “bad apples” among police, it’s an uprising against a system built on anti-Black violence.
Henry Giroux: Black Lives Matter Rebellions Are Pushing for Structural Change
A growing international movement among youth raises new hopes for rethinking the future.
When White People Call the Cops on Black People, They Lay Bare Classic US Racism
The Amy Cooper incident in Central Park is the daily living reality for most Black people in the U.S.
Police Have Long History of Responding to Black Movements by Playing the Victim
Amid calls to defund police, cops are framing themselves as victims. We must remember who is really being brutalized.