Police and Law Enforcement

As Trump Threatens Cities, Philadelphia’s DA Prepares to Uphold the Rule of Law

As Trump Threatens Cities, Philadelphia’s DA Prepares to Uphold the Rule of Law As Trump Threatens Cities, Philadelphia’s DA Prepares to Uphold the Rule of Law

“Anyone, including federal law enforcement, who unlawfully assaults and kidnaps people will face criminal charges from my office,” says Larry Krasner.

Jul 23, 2020 / John Nichols

Harris CBP

The Federal Response to Protests Extends Far Beyond Portland The Federal Response to Protests Extends Far Beyond Portland

A document responding to inquiries by Senator Kamala Harris shows the extent of CBP involvement in local law enforcement.

Jul 23, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

Why Portland Became the Test Case for Trump’s Secret Police

Why Portland Became the Test Case for Trump’s Secret Police Why Portland Became the Test Case for Trump’s Secret Police

Right-wing groups and media laid the groundwork for federal intervention long before this summer’s protests.

Jul 22, 2020 / Zoë Carpenter

An Ankh Hoodie Tribute to Trayvon Martin

An Ankh Hoodie Tribute to Trayvon Martin An Ankh Hoodie Tribute to Trayvon Martin

Replica of Trayvon Martin’s hoodie created out of ceramic representations of the ancient Egyptian symbol for eternal life.

Jul 22, 2020 / OppArt / Angelique Scott

Portrait of John Lewis with Edmund Pettus Bridge in background

John Lewis’s Fight for Justice Continues With Miracle Boyd John Lewis’s Fight for Justice Continues With Miracle Boyd

Those who criticize young activists today as too radical or impatient should remember the John Lewis of 1963.

Jul 21, 2020 / Barbara Ransby

Black Lives Mattered, and Matter

Black Lives Mattered, and Matter Black Lives Mattered, and Matter

A long history of fighting for social justice continues.

Jul 21, 2020 / OppArt / Art Hazelwood

Federal officers

When ‘Law and Order’ Means Maximum Chaos When ‘Law and Order’ Means Maximum Chaos

As federal agents brutalize protesters in Portland, Trump threatens to unleash the same tactics across the country.

Jul 21, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

Michael Bennett Thinks the NFL Is Starting to Wake Up

Michael Bennett Thinks the NFL Is Starting to Wake Up Michael Bennett Thinks the NFL Is Starting to Wake Up

In his first extended interview since our national uprising against racist violence, Bennett touches on the NFL, the importance of history, and what we can all do to reclaim societ...

Jul 20, 2020 / Dave Zirin

AOC capitol

A House Bill Would Require Feds to Identify Themselves A House Bill Would Require Feds to Identify Themselves

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will introduce the legislation, following controversial arrests in Portland.

Jul 20, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

John Lewis Never Stopped Bending the Arc Toward Justice

John Lewis Never Stopped Bending the Arc Toward Justice John Lewis Never Stopped Bending the Arc Toward Justice

In the last days of his life, the civil rights icon hailed Black Lives Matter protesters: “They’re going to help redeem the soul of America.”

Jul 18, 2020 / Editorial / John Nichols

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