Racism and Discrimination

Strange Fruit in Ferguson

Strange Fruit in Ferguson Strange Fruit in Ferguson

It’s business as usual for police to kill black people. So why did Michael Brown’s death elicit such a strong reaction?

Aug 20, 2014 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith

Why All Communities of Color Must Demand an End to Police Brutality

Why All Communities of Color Must Demand an End to Police Brutality Why All Communities of Color Must Demand an End to Police Brutality

For Latinos and Asian- and Arab-Americans, Ferguson is our fight too.

Aug 20, 2014 / Deepa Iyer

A Former Marine Explains All the Weapons of War Being Used by Police in Ferguson

A Former Marine Explains All the Weapons of War Being Used by Police in Ferguson A Former Marine Explains All the Weapons of War Being Used by Police in Ferguson

There’s at least one line every Marine knows: “Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot.” The St. Louis County Police Department apparently nev...

Aug 20, 2014 / Lyle Jeremy Rubin

Why Protesters in Ferguson Can’t Stay Home at Night

Why Protesters in Ferguson Can’t Stay Home at Night Why Protesters in Ferguson Can’t Stay Home at Night

The mistrust in Ferguson is being deepened in real time by local officials’ selective release of information. 

Aug 19, 2014 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

Tear Gas Is an Abortifacient. Why Won’t the Anti-Abortion Movement Oppose It?

Tear Gas Is an Abortifacient. Why Won’t the Anti-Abortion Movement Oppose It? Tear Gas Is an Abortifacient. Why Won’t the Anti-Abortion Movement Oppose It?

If the anti-abortion movement could rouse itself to oppose spraying a civilian population with miscarriage-causing chemicals, it might actually make a difference.

Aug 19, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Goldberg

Why Are You Dressed Like Darth Vader?

Why Are You Dressed Like Darth Vader? Why Are You Dressed Like Darth Vader?

Officer Friendly, is it Halloween already?

Aug 19, 2014 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow

St. Louis Police Arrest Nine Protesters Demanding Justice for Michael Brown

St. Louis Police Arrest Nine Protesters Demanding Justice for Michael Brown St. Louis Police Arrest Nine Protesters Demanding Justice for Michael Brown

Protesters marched to Governor Jay Nixon’s downtown office building, demanding that he withdraw National Guard troops from Ferguson.

Aug 19, 2014 / Blog / Steven Hsieh

Police to Media: ‘You’re Getting Maced Next Time You Pass Us’

Police to Media: ‘You’re Getting Maced Next Time You Pass Us’ Police to Media: ‘You’re Getting Maced Next Time You Pass Us’

The streets of Ferguson are not safe for those who would report the chaos. 

Aug 18, 2014 / Blog / Chris Hayes

How to End Militarized Policing

How to End Militarized Policing How to End Militarized Policing

We can undo the policies facilitating police violence in Ferguson.

Aug 18, 2014 / Alex S. Vitale

‘No Rights Which the White Man Was Bound to Respect’

‘No Rights Which the White Man Was Bound to Respect’ ‘No Rights Which the White Man Was Bound to Respect’

Those charged with the duty to protect America's laws don't see its black citizens as equals. 

Aug 18, 2014 / Blog / Melissa Harris-Perry

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