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Civil Disobedience
Why Police Violence Against Women of Color Stays Hidden
Black men are killed at higher rates than women, but that doesn't tell the whole story.
Retired Police Detective: Trump’s Comments Endorsing Police Brutality Are “Treasonous”
President Trump is facing widespread criticism from police chiefs across the country following a speech he gave on Friday to police officers.
Bail Bond Industry Attempts to Slow the Train of Reform
On July 17th, a judge in Chicago ruled that courts there could no longer hold people in jail on bail simply because they could not afford it.
David Cay Johnston: GOP Budget Redistributes Money to the Rich and Helps Make US a “Police State”
The Republican-controlled House Budget Committee approved its 2018 budget resolution.
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Maya Q’eqchi’ Demand Justice for Fisherman Killed During Police Crackdown on Mining Protest in Guatemala
Community leaders and others fighting for land rights and justice in the region have faced threats, intimidation and attacks.
All the Police Have to Do Is Utter Those Five Magic Words
CounterSpin interviews Ronnie Dunn on the Philando Castile verdict.
Introducing “Who Do You Serve, Who Do You Protect?”
Truthout's first-ever print anthology addresses urgent questions about policing in the USA.
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Trump Claims Cops Are “Obstructed,” Subject to “Unfair Vilification“
The president issued a proclamation on Monday, dedicating the week to law enforcement officers.
When Chicago Cops Moonlight, No One Is Watching
The shooting of Marlon Horton highlights the consequences of police officers working as private security guards.