Accused Torturer Jon Burge Died Last Week, but His Legacy of Brutal, Racist Policing Lives on in Chicago
Jon Burge's torture was a particularly morbid symptom of a much larger problem of racism and brutality among Chicago cops.
Justice
The War on Immigrants
Prosecuting Parents — and Separating Families — Was Meant to Deter Migration, Signed Memo Confirms
A DHS memo offers a glimpse into the still unfolding story of how the Trump administration justified family separation at the border.
The War on Immigrants
Undocumented Immigrant Faces a Choice: Become an Informant for ICE or Be Deported
ICE told Carlos Rueda Cruz to focus on “illegal aliens” with criminal histories. He would need to produce one name per month or be sent back to Mexico.
Supreme Privilege
If Brett Kavanaugh's Calendar Doesn't Show the Binge Drinking He Boasted of in His Yearbook, What Does It Prove?
Does Brett Kavanaugh’s high school social calendar detail the frequent drunken bouts he boasted of in his yearbook? If not, it is an incomplete record.
Voices
There's Nothing Natural About Puerto Rico's Disaster
Honoring the victims of Hurricane Maria begins with telling the truth. Long before that storm, Puerto Rico was a textbook example of disaster capitalism.
Voices
The Best Evidence That the NFL Effectively Banned Colin Kaepernick? His Name Is Eric Reid.
Eric Reid was the first NFL player to join Colin Kaepernick in his anthem protest. He can't get a job in the NFL this season.
The War on Immigrants
“Kick Ass, Ask Questions Later”: A Border Patrol Whistleblower Speaks Out About Culture of Abuse Against Migrants
The former agent said that he could not stand by as he saw reports that the abuses he witnessed continue -- including the destruction of water jugs.
Voices
McDonald’s Workers Are Striking Against Sexual Harassment — Tying #MeToo to Their Labor Struggle
The McDonald's workers' strike will be the first nationwide strike specifically targeting sexual harassment in the workplace.
Voices
The Aftermath of Botham Jean's Killing Shows Why We Need to Cope With the Community Trauma of Police Brutality
The mental health effects of police brutality on whole communities needs to be something we talk about and reckon with.
The War on Immigrants
Justice Department Attempts to Suppress Evidence That the Border Patrol Targeted Humanitarian Volunteers
Text messages between Border Patrol agents and wildlife officials bolster claims that No More Deaths volunteers in Arizona were targeted for prosecution.