Prosecutors Are Banding Together to Prevent Criminal-Justice Reform Prosecutors Are Banding Together to Prevent Criminal-Justice Reform
A new investigation shows that DA associations are thwarting changes to the death penalty, sentencing, and more.
Oct 18, 2017 / Feature / Jessica Pishko
Join Chicago Activists in Their Fight Against a $95 Million Police-Training Academy Join Chicago Activists in Their Fight Against a $95 Million Police-Training Academy
They are demanding that the funds be spent on resources like schools, clinics, and housing.
Oct 16, 2017 / NationAction
Despite ‘Sanctuary City’ Status, Chicago Police Feed Trump’s Deportation Machine Despite ‘Sanctuary City’ Status, Chicago Police Feed Trump’s Deportation Machine
Activists challenge Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to live up to the city’s immigrant-friendly rhetoric.
Oct 12, 2017 / Julianne Hing
The Disturbing Parallels Between US Policing at Home and Military Tactics Abroad The Disturbing Parallels Between US Policing at Home and Military Tactics Abroad
This army strategist says today’s policing is looking more and more like a military operation.
Oct 12, 2017 / Danny Sjursen
The Fraternal Order of Police Must Go The Fraternal Order of Police Must Go
The nation’s largest police organization pursues policies that have deadly consequences for communities of color.
Oct 11, 2017 / Paul Butler
The Term ‘Terrorism’ Is a State Weapon The Term ‘Terrorism’ Is a State Weapon
We don’t fight racist double standards by labeling the Las Vegas attacker a terrorist.
Oct 4, 2017 / Natasha Lennard
4 Disabled People Dead in Another Week of Police Brutality 4 Disabled People Dead in Another Week of Police Brutality
Police don’t need better training; they need to stop treating noncompliance as justification for violence.
Sep 22, 2017 / David M. Perry
Can Black Lives Matter Win in the Age of Trump? Can Black Lives Matter Win in the Age of Trump?
You could be forgiven for thinking the movement has gone quiet. But you’d be wrong.
Sep 19, 2017 / Feature / Dani McClain
Seattle to Michael Bennett: We’ve Got Your Back Seattle to Michael Bennett: We’ve Got Your Back
At a time when other NFL teams are discouraging player protests, the Seahawks are welcoming it.
Sep 18, 2017 / Dave Zirin
How Do We Build a Racial Justice Movement Too Powerful to Ignore? How Do We Build a Racial Justice Movement Too Powerful to Ignore?
A panel on race and resistance in Trump’s America, featuring Alicia Garza, Walter Mosley, Steve Phillips, Joan Walsh, and Mark Hertsgaard.
Sep 15, 2017 / Mark Hertsgaard