Athletes are using their stage to protest police brutality
There are few bigger stages for speech than sports.
On Dec 7, 2014 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Arizona police admit black man killed by white cop was unarmed
Once again, an officer mistakenly thought Rumain Brisbon had a weapon. He didn’t.
On Dec 5, 2014 by Kevin Collier
The 9 videos that exposed police brutality in 2014
Though police misconduct now ends up on YouTube, few officers pay the price.
On Dec 5, 2014 by Miles Klee
Man hit by car during Eric Garner protest in New York
A similar incident took place at protests after the Mike Brown decision.
On Dec 4, 2014 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Debunking Bill O’Reilly’s argument about racism in American policing
O’Reilly’s stats are going viral on conservative blogs, because of course they are.
Satirical hashtag #CrimingWhileWhite flourishes amid Eric Garner protests
Hashtag illustrates sobering realities of crime and race.
On Dec 4, 2014 by Beejoli Shah
NYPD keeps tight control of Eric Garner protests
The cops nearly outnumbered the protesters.
Why the Eric Garner decision proves police body cameras aren’t enough
“Wholesale reform” is required, the NYCLU says.
On Dec 3, 2014 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo escapes charges for the death of Eric Garner
Garner’s last words were “I can’t breathe.”
Why Ferguson matters for the LGBT community
As Martin Luther King once said: Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
On Dec 3, 2014 by Nico Lang
Ferguson police: Michael Brown’s stepfather may have incited a riot
Missouri officials discuss charges with conservative talk show hosts.
On Dec 2, 2014 by Dell Cameron
‘Serial’ and Ferguson crowdsourced the hunt for justice—and changed America forever
This is what happens when the media and the justice system collide.
On Dec 2, 2014 by Marisa Kabas
Joe Scarborough blasts Michael Brown in 17-minute Ferguson rant
The MSNBC host blows a gasket about Ferguson, Mo.’s media coverage.
On Dec 1, 2014 by Ramon Ramirez
Even Iran’s Grand Ayatollah Khamenei is angry about Ferguson
Sometimes even people who live in glass palaces can throw tweets.
On Dec 1, 2014 by Aaron Sankin
Ferguson puts police militarization in Obama’s crosshairs
He’s also meeting with civil rights leaders and politicians.
On Dec 1, 2014 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
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