Cities

DA Larry Krasner

The Police Union Failed Miserably in Its Attempt to Beat Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner The Police Union Failed Miserably in Its Attempt to Beat Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner

Across the country, police unions are trying to defeat progressive reformers. Tuesday’s hotly contested election shows voters remain committed to changing an unjust system.

May 19, 2021 / John Nichols

Surveillance

Surveillance Surveillance

Over-policing in Black and brown communities.

May 19, 2021 / OppArt / Mac McGill

Israeli / Palestinian Conflict

Israeli / Palestinian Conflict Israeli / Palestinian Conflict

Israel’s imbalance of power.

May 18, 2021 / OppArt / Tjeerd Royaards

Stop Gun Violence

Stop Gun Violence Stop Gun Violence

Countless casualties.

May 17, 2021 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

St. Louis

The City That Embodies the United States’ Contradictions The City That Embodies the United States’ Contradictions

In the history of St. Louis, we find both a radical and reactionary past—and a more hopeful future too.

May 17, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Robert Greene II

Foaming Cleansers

Foaming Cleansers Foaming Cleansers

Still a drag.

May 14, 2021 / Steve Brodner

Whale Dreams

Whale Dreams Whale Dreams

Rising.

May 14, 2021 / OppArt / Juliet Shreckinger

Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner

Larry Krasner—and the Future of the Criminal Justice Reform Movement—Is on Tuesday’s Ballot Larry Krasner—and the Future of the Criminal Justice Reform Movement—Is on Tuesday’s Ballot

The Philadelphia prosecutor who’s opposed police violence and mass incarceration faces an intense challenge backed by the police union.

May 14, 2021 / John Nichols

Protesters against ICE

New York County Jails May Close Their Doors to ICE New York County Jails May Close Their Doors to ICE

The Dignity Not Detention Act mirrors legislative efforts to take on the rogue agency in states like Maryland and California.

May 13, 2021 / Aída Chávez

The FBI Investigates Rudy Giuliani

The FBI Investigates Rudy Giuliani The FBI Investigates Rudy Giuliani

He can run, but he can’t hide.

May 13, 2021 / OppArt

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