Police and Law Enforcement

Execution chamber

The Trauma of the Death Penalty in Texas The Trauma of the Death Penalty in Texas

Executions leave a mark on everyone involved.

Jan 25, 2021 / Michael Barajas and The Texas Observer

The Capitol Rioters Must Face Consequences

The Capitol Rioters Must Face Consequences The Capitol Rioters Must Face Consequences

The long-standing normalization of right-wing violence demands that accountability for their crimes be a national priority.

Jan 22, 2021 / Column / Kali Holloway

CBP drone

Why Biden’s ‘Virtual’ Border Could Be Worse Than Trump’s Wall Why Biden’s ‘Virtual’ Border Could Be Worse Than Trump’s Wall

Advanced surveillance tech on the border poses dangers to both migrants and citizens.

Jan 22, 2021 / Felipe de la Hoz

Mother of Exiles

Mother of Exiles Mother of Exiles

Hope and danger in the migrant’s journey.

Jan 21, 2021 / OppArt / Pamela Enriquez-Courts

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 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

You’re History

You’re History You’re History

Garbage in, garbage out.

Jan 20, 2021 / OppArt / Clay Bennett

John Catanzara

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.

Alliance Between Vigilantes and Law Enforcement: A US Tradition

Alliance Between Vigilantes and Law Enforcement: A US Tradition Alliance Between Vigilantes and Law Enforcement: A US Tradition

On the continuity between the early-20th-century American Protective League and today’s violent “patriots.”

Jan 19, 2021 / R.H. Lossin

MLK

MLK MLK

The arc of history.

Jan 18, 2021 / OppArt / Jody Hewgill

The Capitol, Fortified

The Capitol, Fortified The Capitol, Fortified

One week on from Trump’s riot, heavy fencing surrounds the Capitol complex and a swath of Washington is locked down tight.

Jan 14, 2021 / Andrew McCormick

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