police violence
Self-Care Tips for Black People Who Are Really Going Through It Right Now
If images of Black suffering have left you feeling sad and angry and overwhelmed, here are some things you might do to get a tiny bit of relief.
Winnipeg Police Killed Three Indigenous People in 10 Days
The Indigenous Bar Association is calling for an inquiry after the recent shooting deaths of two men and a 16-year-old girl.
6 People Describe Being Stopped and Frisked When Bloomberg Was Mayor of NYC
“We heard someone scream, ‘Hey!’ I didn’t turn around, but one of my friends did—thank God, because the person yelling was a cop with his gun drawn on us.”
A Guide to Bystander Intervention Without Calling the Cops
If you think police may make a tense situation more dangerous, try bystander intervention, a harm-prevention strategy based on helping out in the moment.
Philly Cop Arrested for Allegedly Punching a Handcuffed Man and Then Lying About It
Sgt. Jason Reid is accused of punching the man in the face while he was sitting in the back of a police car.
Bandaged Eyes Have Become a Symbol of Resistance in Chile
Almost 300 people have been shot in the face. We talked to four who lost an eye.
'Virtual James Bonds': What Happens When Local Cops Become Federal Agents and Kill
Even DAs and police chiefs think the system is broken.
Stop Turning Overwatch Characters Into Cops
A new skin for Brigitte celebrates police militarization.
Florida sheriff's deputy still has his job after punching and pepper-spraying a black teen
Tens of thousands of people, including the mayor, have called for his dismissal.
I Was Tortured into Giving a False Confession to Chicago Police
"I never knew about cops setting people up until it happened to me."
The NFL will begin fining teams whose players don't stand for the national anthem
“It was unfortunate that on-field protests created a false perception among many that thousands of NFL players were unpatriotic,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement.
How Sierra and a Disgraced Cop Made the Most Reactionary Game of the 90s
In the wake of the 1992 Los Angeles riots that ruined his reputation, Daryl Gates found himself in a point-and-click professional afterlife.