Jasmine Abdullah: ‘If I Don’t Do This, I’m Going to Die’ Jasmine Abdullah: ‘If I Don’t Do This, I’m Going to Die’
A conversation with the Black Lives Matter organizer jailed for “lynching” in Pasadena.
Jun 20, 2016 / Reniqua Allen
Our Rage After Orlando Must Find Political Purpose Our Rage After Orlando Must Find Political Purpose
The slaughter was enabled by our own elected politicians, with an assist from the Supreme Court.
Jun 13, 2016 / William Greider
Take Action to End the Use of Tear Gas in Prisons Take Action to End the Use of Tear Gas in Prisons
People in prisons across the country have described harrowing experiences that sound like nothing less than torture.
Jun 8, 2016 / NationAction
Now That San Francisco’s Police Chief Has Resigned, What’s Next for the Activists Who Fought for His Removal? Now That San Francisco’s Police Chief Has Resigned, What’s Next for the Activists Who Fought for His Removal?
They say their work is about a lot more than just replacing a police chief.
Jun 7, 2016 / Andrew Klein
How Should American War Crimes Be Punished? How Should American War Crimes Be Punished?
The question of “justice” is anything but simple when it comes to torture.
Jun 7, 2016 / Rebecca Gordon
What Black Americans Say About ‘Black-on-Black’ Gun Violence What Black Americans Say About ‘Black-on-Black’ Gun Violence
We understand that police violence and gun crimes are two parts of the same systemic problem. If only news media saw that, too.
Jun 1, 2016 / Spencer Overton
The Supreme Court Didn’t Fix Racist Jury Selection The Supreme Court Didn’t Fix Racist Jury Selection
Timothy Foster got justice, but prosecutors still have wide leeway to exclude black jurors.
May 31, 2016 / Kami Chavis
Democratic Leadership Is Missing in Action on Mass Incarceration Democratic Leadership Is Missing in Action on Mass Incarceration
Sentencing reform will be a compromise between moderate and conservative Republicans, unless Democrats finally come to the table.
May 31, 2016 / Inimai M. Chettiar and Ames Grawert
Tell Democratic and Republican Leaders to Get On Board With Ending Mass Incarceration Tell Democratic and Republican Leaders to Get On Board With Ending Mass Incarceration
Past party platforms have not only failed to call for reform—they’ve championed tougher punishments.
May 31, 2016 / NationAction
Amnesty International Calls for an End to the ‘Nordic Model’ of Criminalizing Sex Workers Amnesty International Calls for an End to the ‘Nordic Model’ of Criminalizing Sex Workers
Amnesty International has called on Norway to end the criminalization of sex workers, in a report released this week.
May 26, 2016 / Melissa Gira Grant