News & Commentary about Reforming Police

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A Minneapolis, MN, police car rear license plate is shown that says "POLICE"

Mar 23, 2021

Ending Qualified Immunity Once and For All is the Next Step in Holding Police Accountable

Mar 22, 2021

Sheriff Kristin Graziano and the New Movement for Public Safety

A demonstrator holds up a sign advocating for statehood for Washington, D.C.

Mar 22, 2021

Lack of Full Statehood Rights Continues to Cause Harm to D.C. Residents

Sign of white dove reading "End Qualified Immunity", Qualified Immunity gives police officers immunity in the court of law given certain circumstances.

Mar 19, 2021

We Must Abolish Qualified Immunity to Prevent Further Police Harm — Especially for People in Mental Health Crises

Police in riot gear shouts in black protestor's face as demonstrators gather to protest the death of George Floyd near the White House

Feb 2, 2021

How Do We End Racism in Policing?

Oct 29, 2020

What Will End Police Violence?

Demonstrators clashed with Federal and Portland police at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility after a march in solidarity with ICE detainees

Oct 22, 2020

When Black Mourners are Threatened with Official Violence

Hand holding smartphone with emergency number 911 on the screen.

Oct 9, 2020

Why Are Police the Wrong Response to Mental Health Crises?

Oct 8, 2020

Why Are Police the Wrong Response to Mental Health Crises?

A close up of a police officer wears a "Police" label beside a U.S. ICE (standing for Immigration and Customs Enforcement) badge on his vest.

Sep 3, 2020

For Black Immigrants, Police and ICE Are Two Sides of the Same Coin