14 Feb The Tragic Inevitability of Tyre Nichols
The murder of Tyre Nichols was the inevitable result of the underreporting of police shootings that is far too common in the U.S.
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19 Oct DeSantis’ Voter Fraud Arrests Are Heartbreaking But Ordinary
The video of DeSantis' voter fraud arrests all over social media is heartbreaking. But it's also an ordinary part of the justice system.
03 Mar 12-Year-Old Thomas Siderio Killed by Philly Police
Philadelphia Police do not consider resisting arrest or attempting to flee as justifications for deadly force. This is significant in the Siderio case because officers cannot confirm if Siderio had a gun when he ran.
24 Feb Police And Social Media: An Interesting Combo, To Say The Least
Police are posting on social media, even in their uniforms and when on duty, now more than ever. But is it a good thing?
06 Dec Most Want Mental Health Pros, Not Police, Responding To Crises
Most Americans want mental health professionals, not police, responding to mental health crises. But lawmakers are going the other way.
11 Aug Justice Reformers Split on Effects of Police Budget
Even among progressives, the debate over police department budgets shows gaps in approaches to local and federal police reform.
06 Aug Nassau County Bill Lets Police Sue Police-Brutality Protestors
Nassau County passed a bill earlier this month that punishes protestors who “harass” police. Critics worry it thwarts First Amendment rights.
27 Jul Use-Of-Force and Duty-To-intervene still leave room for excessive force
The use-of-force and duty-to-intervene standards in policing leave room for excessive force. They also may be targeting certain groups.
14 Jul Who is Eric Adams? Former Police Officer Likely to be NYC’s Next Mayor
Adams, who boasts extensive experience in politics and law enforcement, ran on a decidedly pro-police message at time when some other candidates put themselves firmly in the "defund the police" camp. If he becomes next mayor of New York City, Adams would take the reigns
06 May Police In Newark Didn’t Fire a Single Shot in 2020 — Here’s How
Officers in Newark didn't fire a single shot in all of 2020. This marks a distinct turn for a city that, just a decade ago, faced a DOJ investigation for its heavy-handed policing tactics.
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