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Protests turned violent on Saturday, May 30 as thousands of demonstrators marched along LA streets

Jun 3, 2020

The Response to Protests Against Police Brutality is Not More Brutality

The Response to Protests Against Police Brutality is Not More Brutality
Two Seattle police officers wearing N95 masks.

Apr 7, 2020

Police are Enforcing Public Health Orders, but that Doesn't Make them Public Health Experts

Police are Enforcing Public Health Orders, but that Doesn't Make them Public Health Experts
San Diego Police car on the street during the day.

Mar 10, 2020

San Diego Police Stop Black People at a Rate 219 Percent Higher Than White People.

San Diego Police Stop Black People at a Rate 219 Percent Higher Than White People.
Two San Francisco police officers interrogating and standing over two Black American men seated on the sidewalk. Overall, Black Americans are arrested at 2.6 times the per-capita rate of all other Americans.

Feb 21, 2020

Racist Drug Laws Lead to Racist Enforcement in Cities Across the Country

Racist Drug Laws Lead to Racist Enforcement in Cities Across the Country

Nov 18, 2019

An Arizona Sheriff Deputy's Abuse of a Quadruple Amputee Teen Highlights a Policing Culture That Must Change

An Arizona Sheriff Deputy's Abuse of a Quadruple Amputee Teen Highlights a Policing Culture That Must Change
Holding a Bible given to her by State District Judge Tammy Kent, former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger leaves court for jail following her sentencing

Oct 16, 2019

Amber Guyger’s Sentence Doesn’t Highlight a More Empathetic Criminal Legal System

Amber Guyger’s Sentence Doesn’t Highlight a More Empathetic Criminal Legal System
An image of 5 people holding police gear.

Sep 21, 2019

The Use of 'Confidential Informants' Can Lead to Unnecessary and Excessive Police Violence

The Use of 'Confidential Informants' Can Lead to Unnecessary and Excessive Police Violence
Yunek Moore at her college graduation

Sep 11, 2019

Being Black is Not a Crime: Yunek's Story of Police Brutality

Being Black is Not a Crime: Yunek's Story of Police Brutality
Attorney General William Barr speaks to reporters after touring the Edgefield Federal Correctional Institution Monday, July 8, 2019, in Edgefield, S.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Aug 14, 2019

William Barr is Stuck in the '90s — But Americans Have Moved Forward When it Comes to Criminal Justice Reform

William Barr is Stuck in the '90s — But Americans Have Moved Forward When it Comes to Criminal Justice Reform
Seattle police stand guard brandishing wooden batons

May 15, 2019

Police Unions Should Never Undermine Constitutional Policing

Police Unions Should Never Undermine Constitutional Policing