Why We’re Demanding No Cops for Veep Why We’re Demanding No Cops for Veep
If Joe Biden wants to signal his commitment to the message of the Black Lives Matter movement, he shouldn’t pick a former police officer or prosecutor.
Aug 6, 2020 / Jennifer Epps-Addison
When You Have Diabetes, Even a Routine Police Encounter Can Turn Fatal When You Have Diabetes, Even a Routine Police Encounter Can Turn Fatal
Diabetics are often denied necessary care in police custody, leading to life-threatening complications and even death.
Aug 3, 2020 / Natalie Shure
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
How a Trip to Prison Cost Kenneth Clark His Right to Be a Parent How a Trip to Prison Cost Kenneth Clark His Right to Be a Parent
Clark wanted desperately to be a father to his kids. But prison, along with a Clinton-era child welfare law, conspired to take them away from him—for good.
Jul 20, 2020 / Feature / Sylvia A. Harvey
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
Austin, Texas, Just Voted to End the Drug War Austin, Texas, Just Voted to End the Drug War
Voters just nominated a candidate for DA who says, “On day one, we will end the prosecution of low-level drug offenses.”
Jul 16, 2020 / John Nichols
Joe Kennedy III Hired a Cop to Advise Him on Race and Justice Joe Kennedy III Hired a Cop to Advise Him on Race and Justice
As Black Lives Matter protests spread across the country, Kennedy appointed a sheriff to counsel him on criminal justice reform.
Jul 10, 2020 / Maia Hibbett
Defund the Pentagon, Too Defund the Pentagon, Too
Any effort to reduce police spending and focus on social programs should include massive cuts to the Pentagon’s bloated budget.
Jul 8, 2020 / William D. Hartung
Maya Moore for the Win Maya Moore for the Win
Jonathan Irons finally walks free thanks to the efforts of the all-time basketball great.
Jul 2, 2020 / Dave Zirin
How to Make Defunding the Police a Reality How to Make Defunding the Police a Reality
For the past half-century, American cities have spent more on policing each year. All of a sudden, nationwide protests have put divestment on the table.
Jun 29, 2020 / Feature / Bryce Covert