‘Justice’ Difficult in Chauvin Trial
A criminal trial is a poor venue for solving society’s problems.
Thoughts on the Breonna Taylor Case and Beyond
Considering Breonna Taylor’s death, police shootings, and human rights.
Thinking about the Injustice that Feeds the Flame
The evidence is clear. Injustice feeds rage and rage sometimes boils over.
Fort Worth Police Officer Charged With Murder In Death Of Atatiana Jefferson
The officer involved in the shooting death of a woman in Fort Worth, Texas has been charged with murder.
Former Dallas Cop Convicted Of Murder In Shooting Death
Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger was convicted of ,murder in the death of Botham Jean, an innocent man who was murdered for the “crime” of being in his own apartment.
Chicago Police Officer Sentenced To Seven Years In Murder Of Laquan McDonald
A Chicago police officer convicted of second-degree murder has been sentenced to seven years in prison, but could be out in as little as three-and-a-half.
Former Dallas Police Officer Indicted On Murder Charges In Botham Jean Shooting
Former Dallas police office Amber Guyger has been charged with murder in connection with the September shooting of Botham Jean in his own apartment.
Shooting By Off-Duty Dallas Policewoman Raises Far More Questions Than It Answers
The shooting of Botham Jean by off-duty Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger earlier this month seems like a clear cut murder. So why is she only charged with manslaughter?
Trump Dismisses Racial Injustice Concerns Of Kneeling N.F.L. Players
In a new interview, the President says that he doesn’t believe that N.F.L. players who kneel during the National Anthem have a real issue.
Majority Of Americans Oppose Trump Position On N.F.L. Anthem Protests
Most Americans disagree with Trump on the N.F.L. National Anthem protests, but Republicans are behind him.
Trump Pardons Right-Wing Provocateur Dinesh D’Souza
President Trump has issued another controversial pardon.
Protests Erupt In The Wake Of Police Shootings In Oklahoma And North Carolina
After two questionable police shootings, protests erupted overnight in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Pre-Convention Polls Show Clinton Leading, Johnson Rising, Major Party Candidates Hated
A look at the state of the race before the two party conventions begin.
ObamaCare Having Predictable Effects on Healthcare Market
We’re further from a public option than we were in 2009. The need for it has become more acute.
Two Shootings, 1,000 Miles And 2 Days Apart, Bring Police Misconduct Back Into The Spotlight
Two cases quite a distance from each other, but in both police seem to be acting with a ‘shoot first, ask questions later’ attitude, especially when it comes to African-American men.
Donald Trump’s Anti-Muslim Rhetoric Shows Up In Al Qaeda Recruitment Video
The anti-Muslim rhetoric Donald Trump has been using on the campaign trail has shown up in a recruitment video for an al Qaeda off-shoot group.
Tamir Rice And The Question Of How The Law Should Handle Officer-Involved Shootings
The decision by a Cleveland Grand Jury to decline to indict a police officer in the shooting of 12 year old Tamir Rice raises once again questions about how the law handles shootings involving police officers.
Justice Department Opens Investigation Of Chicago Police Department
The Justice Department has launched a widespread investigation into the operation of the Chicago Police Department in the wake of the murder of LaQuan McDonald.