Conservatives Are Comparing Racial Justice Protestors to Maoists
Right-wing “intellectuals” uncomfortable with the Black Lives Matter movement have latched onto a dubious historical analogy.
Community Control vs Defunding the Police: A Critical Analysis
More trainings and body cameras aren’t enough. We need power over the institutions that impact our lives, including the police.
Expect Police-Military Repression Amid the Crisis of COVID-19 and Its Aftermath
The pre-existing crisis of legitimacy for the rulers is compounded by the government’s inept response to the pandemic.
‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws Encourage Dangerous Vigilantism
Some Americans call the cops on black people for frivolous reasons. Others appoint themselves judge, jury, and — sometimes — executioner.
Why We Should Be Alarmed That Israeli Forces and U.S. Police Are Training Together
Black and Palestinian activists speak out about a dangerous pattern.
Gun Violence is a Disease — Has DC Found a Cure?
A DC law seeks to identify and address the root causes of crime while moving away from the failed status quo of policing and punishment.
These ‘Blue Lives Matter’ Bills Send the Wrong Message on Race and Violence
This is just the latest congressional favor for the Fraternal Order of the Police.
Police Killed More People Last Year Than Mass Shooters
The fight to curb gun violence must address the violence inflicted by law enforcement.
Is It Really Fair to Call It Our ‘Justice System’?
The deaths of Alton Sterling and others show that black Americans rarely get justice.
Film: Black Cop
A DC premiere movie that is an intense and timely political satire that provocatively takes on issues of race, class and power, followed by popular education style interaction with attendees.
Getting Real About School Safety
Armed adults don’t make kids safer. They put them at greater risk.
10 Trumped Up Halloween Terrors
A look at the real-life horrors our government is peddling this year — and a look at the movements rising up to stop them.
How Can You Keep Standing with Standing Rock? Move Your Money
With a Trump administration looming, the fight in North Dakota isn’t over.
Black Youth and Elusive Freedom
As I weep over the death of America’s black men, I remember my brother’s struggle for his freedom against unnecessary police searches.
Another Black Man Left to Die in the Streets
Shooting after shooting, police deny black lives even the most basic human concern that could’ve saved them.