Police Violence Has Brought America’s Forever Wars Home Police Violence Has Brought America’s Forever Wars Home
How stupid have we been to celebrate cops as heroes, just as we’ve been foolishly doing for so long with the US military?
Jun 9, 2020 / William Astore
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
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
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 / Maurice Mitchell and Sochie Nnaemeka
‘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 / Q&A / Zachary Siegel
Olympian Gwen Berry to the USOC: ‘Where’s My Apology?’ Olympian Gwen Berry to the USOC: ‘Where’s My Apology?’
The US Olympic Committee is speaking out against racism. Gwen Berry, who raised her fist on the medal stand in 2018 and was punished, wants to see their words matched with deeds.
Jun 3, 2020 / Dave Zirin
To the White People Who Keep Asking How to ‘Help’ To the White People Who Keep Asking How to ‘Help’
Spare me the sympathy. It’s outrage that matters.
Jun 3, 2020 / Elie Mystal
D.C. Statehood Is the Answer to Trump’s Abuse of Washington D.C. Statehood Is the Answer to Trump’s Abuse of Washington
The president says he is determined to “dominate” Washington with military might. Democrats must rise to D.C.’s defense.
Jun 3, 2020 / John Nichols
‘Justice Does Not Equal Convictions’ ‘Justice Does Not Equal Convictions’
Scenes from a pandemic: 10
Jun 3, 2020 / Anna Simonton
Where Does America Go From Here? Where Does America Go From Here?
As protesters face off with militarized police across the country, Trump’s ineptitude and cruelty feel more painful than ever.
Jun 2, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky