Arradondo Condemned Him, but All Cops Are Derek Chauvin Arradondo Condemned Him, but All Cops Are Derek Chauvin
During his testimony Monday, Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo attempted to wipe his department’s hands clean in the death of George Floyd.
Apr 6, 2021 / Alyssa Oursler and Anna DalCortivo
The Blue Wall of Silence Is Crumbling Around Derek Chauvin The Blue Wall of Silence Is Crumbling Around Derek Chauvin
For one of the first times in memory, police are testifying against one of their own. But will it lead to an actual conviction?
Apr 6, 2021 / Elie Mystal
The Derek Chauvin Trial Is One Battle in a Wider War The Derek Chauvin Trial Is One Battle in a Wider War
The Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck for nearly 10 minutes is facing multiple murder charges. But the trial, which began here on Monday, is part of a lar...
Apr 2, 2021 / Alyssa Oursler and Anna DalCortivo
The Campaign Against Gavin Newsom Sets Its Targets on Social Justice The Campaign Against Gavin Newsom Sets Its Targets on Social Justice
An effort to recall the California governor is aimed at blocking progress toward reducing wealth inequality and mass incarceration.
Mar 19, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
It’s Past Time for Congress to Permanently Demilitarize Our Police It’s Past Time for Congress to Permanently Demilitarize Our Police
Our communities are not looking to simply revert back to the Obama-era. We don’t want people to live in fear in their own neighborhoods.
Mar 15, 2021 / Representative Hank Johnson and Yasmine Taeb
The Acquittal of Derek Chauvin Has Already Begun The Acquittal of Derek Chauvin Has Already Begun
The jury selection process, which started this week, shows how the cop who killed George Floyd can, and likely will, win.
Mar 11, 2021 / Elie Mystal
The Fight Against France’s Global Security Law Is Far From Over The Fight Against France’s Global Security Law Is Far From Over
Why don’t French activists accept the Macron government's rationale for a new law limiting the public’s right to share images of police brutality? Maybe because they’ve read it.
Feb 18, 2021 / M. Jesuthasan
Prosecuting Every Participant in the Capitol Riot Is a Mistake Prosecuting Every Participant in the Capitol Riot Is a Mistake
Progressives should resist the temptation to call in the carceral state—even against people whose views we despise.
Feb 5, 2021 / Ben Burgis
Here’s What Students Think Biden Needs to Do in His First 100 Days Here’s What Students Think Biden Needs to Do in His First 100 Days
From reimagining the Postal Service to combating climate change to reforming OIRA, students across the country told us what they think Biden’s top priority should be.
Jan 20, 2021 / StudentNation / StudentNation
The Chicago FOP Head’s Remarks Underline Doubts About Police Loyalty The Chicago FOP Head’s Remarks Underline Doubts About Police Loyalty
John Catanzara’s comments minimizing the Capitol rampage are a vivid example of the police’s double standard in America’s cities.
Jan 20, 2021 / J. Duncan Moore Jr.