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The theology of police authority: the impact of Romans 13
A deep dive into the inner workings of a church in Kenosha, WI that espouses the scripture of Romans 13 to imbue police authority with…
America’s settler colonialist roots explain how we see property rights
How the colonization of the United States helped create the American obsession with property rights and property damage over people’s rights. The post America’s settler…
He exposed police corruption, now cops won’t leave him alone
The story of cop watcher Otto The Watchdog reveals how American law enforcement uses the criminal justice system to retaliate against critics and their families….
Why Jacob Blake’s family will have to fight for justice
After his unarmed son was killed by Kenosha police, Michael Bell Sr. has fought for independent investigations of police shootings. The post Why Jacob Blake’s…
Breaking: Police shoot man multiple times in the back
The shooting of Jacob Blake by Kenosha, WI police has prompted outcry after a video posted to social media raised troubling questions. The post Breaking:…
The DNC is over. What’s next for progressives?
DNC member Jim Zogby, who helped run Jesse Jackson’s campaign in 1984, joins The Real News Network for historical perspective and analysis of Democrats and…
Thinking beyond representation: progressives weigh Harris’ past
Oakland native and Berkley professor Brandi Thompson Summers tackles the contradictions wrapped up in Harris’ nomination. The post Thinking beyond representation: progressives weigh Harris’ past…
Autonomous zones get the goods
The next temporary autonomous zone could connect the history of public property as protest and centering the work of current activists for a more impactful…
COVID-19 Threatens Maryland Campaign To Bring Mass Transit To Black Neighborhoods
Third parties are required to gather just 5,000 e-signatures to gain ballot access during the pandemic, while a transit equity campaign in Baltimore, where 40%…
America’s Brutal Police State Expands Its Reach In Portland
The way white moms in Portland are being treated has long been the norm for BIPOC people. The post America’s Brutal Police State Expands Its…
Leaked FBI Documents Reveal Secret Program To Criminalize Social Media
Simply posting about your presence at a police brutality protest can be used to incriminate you and lead to your arrest. We speak to Portland…
Report: Hogan Killed Mass Transit Despite Discriminatory Impact
Md. Gov. Larry Hogan is accused of killing a project that would connect disinvested Baltimore neighborhoods with jobs and opportunities despite the racially discriminatory impact….
Instead Of Battling COVID-19, Trump Launches A War On Protesters
The Nation’s Ken Klippenstein discusses the leaked documents that reveal CBP as the federal agency detaining protesters in Portland. The post Instead Of Battling COVID-19,…
Lawmaker Says Union Fired Him For Pushing Police Reform
Organized labor must confront police unions’ opposition to meaningful accountability, says Delegate Gabriel Acevero. The post Lawmaker Says Union Fired Him For Pushing Police Reform…
Alex Vitale: Defunding The Police Is The Future
Police and police unions have proven incapable of ensuring public safety, argues Alex Vitale, author of The End of Policing The post Alex Vitale: Defunding…
Police Are Arresting Protesters Over Facebook Posts—And It’s Just The Beginning
The FBI investigated and arrested Michael Avery for posting on Facebook about a Black Lives Matter protest. We talk with a tech industry whistleblower about…
Tearing Down White Supremacist Monuments Isn’t Empty Symbolism
The monuments represent more than just the people they honor. They symbolize the brutal legacy of white supremacy, racism, colonialism, and genocide we live with…
Activists Paint ‘Defund Police’ In Front Of Baltimore City Hall
Black Lives Matter activists are demanding Baltimore cut half its police budget to fund schools and violence prevention programs. The post Activists Paint ‘Defund Police’…
Agents Provocateurs Are Still A Real Threat To Our Movements
‘Outside agitators’ aren’t the cause of last week’s protests, but they are one of the forces that threaten to derail movements. The post Agents Provocateurs…
Outrage In Minneapolis After Police Killing Caught On Video
The city roils after the death of George Floyd as police confronted protesters and the mayor urged prosecutors to charge the officers involved. The post…
What Impact Has Coronavirus Had On Policing?
Racial bias in policing has always existed, with tragic results for some. But has the coronavirus had an impact, or has it merely exposed just…
Breaking: Cop Charged for Shooting Handcuffed Man 7 Times
While waiting handcuffed in a police car after a traffic stop, a man was shot 7 times by Cpl Michael Owen from Prince Georges County,…
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