Social Justice

Black Lives Matter Protests and Posters

Black Lives Matter Protests and Posters Black Lives Matter Protests and Posters

Inwood & Washington Hts, 5/31, 145 St & Riverside, 6/7 Add'l cr: Tanya Kinigstein Pascoe, Matthew Levy, Denise Rickles

Jun 9, 2020 / OppArt / Daniel Mercado, Peter Kuper, and Charlotte Hildebrand

Trump

Trump Wants to ‘Dominate’ but Can’t Take the Backlash Trump Wants to ‘Dominate’ but Can’t Take the Backlash

His threat to call in the military just made the ongoing protests look even more like a stand for democracy.

Jun 9, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

It’s Time for White NFL Players to Take the Knee

It’s Time for White NFL Players to Take the Knee It’s Time for White NFL Players to Take the Knee

It’s an unmistakable gesture, one that would show that the recent anti-racist statements by white NFL players are not just talk.

Jun 9, 2020 / Dave Zirin

This Law Keeps Police Misconduct Secret

This Law Keeps Police Misconduct Secret This Law Keeps Police Misconduct Secret

In New York State, the statute 50-A keeps officers’ disciplinary records “confidential and not subject to inspection or review” is under new scrutiny.

Jun 8, 2020 / Ross Barkan

Making George Floyd’s Life Matter

Making George Floyd’s Life Matter Making George Floyd’s Life Matter

As the people of Minneapolis grieve the loss of one of their own, they’re also fighting for a future free of police brutality.

Jun 8, 2020 / Photo Essay / Laylah Amatullah Barrayn, The Nation, and Magnum Foundation

A flag that says

How to Be an Antifascist From Your Couch How to Be an Antifascist From Your Couch

You don’t have to punch Nazis to fight fascism.

Jun 5, 2020 / Talia Lavin

George Floyd Protest

Don’t Stop Organizing Don’t Stop Organizing

We’re at a breaking point in American history, and there is only one way to revive our society: from the bottom up.

Jun 5, 2020 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis

The Missing Element for Police Accountability: Political Will

The Missing Element for Police Accountability: Political Will The Missing Element for Police Accountability: Political Will

If politicians are serious about challenging the ingrained problems of police departments, they’ll have to grow a backbone.

Jun 5, 2020 / Editorial / Maurice Mitchell and Sochie Nnaemeka

Police in riot gear

A Vast Array of Emergency Powers. Zero Self-Control. A Vast Array of Emergency Powers. Zero Self-Control.

Trump’s disregard for democracy is so blatant, top military leaders have started to intervene.

Jun 5, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

‘Starve the Beast’: A Q&A With Alex S. Vitale on Defunding the Police

‘Starve the Beast’: A Q&A With Alex S. Vitale on Defunding the Police ‘Starve the Beast’: A Q&A With Alex S. Vitale on Defunding the Police

We spoke to Vitale about the failures of Obama-era police reform efforts and why reducing police power is one of the best solutions available.

Jun 4, 2020 / Editorial / Zachary Siegel

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