How the Protests Upended Portland's Mayoral Race
Four months of protests over police violence in Portland have boosted Mayor Ted Wheeler’s progressive challenger, Sarah Iannarone.
Protests for Black Lives
The murder of George Floyd mobilized the Movement for Black Lives and inspired a national reckoning with police violence and impunity.
Facebook Sued Over Kenosha Killings
“If Facebook won’t change their M.O., then a judge needs to tell them to enforce their own standards.”
A Progressive Prosecutor Faces Off With Portland’s Aggressive Police
Portland’s new district attorney said he wouldn’t prosecute most protesters. Police kept arresting them anyway.
The Thin Blue Line Between Violent, Pro-Trump Militias and Police
Police in Kenosha told armed vigilantes, “We appreciate you guys. We really do.” Then one of them killed two protesters.
Protesters in Multiple States Are Facing Felony Charges, Including Terrorism
Some states have recently increased the severity of criminal penalties for protesters along political lines.
Trump Supporters Rush to Defend One of Their Own Who Killed Protesters in Kenosha
Tucker Carlson said Kyle Rittenhouse, who killed two during a protest in Wisconsin, “had to maintain order.”
Can “Progressive” Prosecutors Bring Justice to Victims of Police Violence?
Wesley Bell’s decision not to charge the officer who killed Michael Brown exposes the limits of the movement to elect reform prosecutors.
Austin’s Vote to “Reimagine” Policing Prompts Threats From State Officials
After the city council approved millions of dollars in budget cuts, Texas leaders proposed capping tax revenue for cities that defund police.
The Contours of Atlanta’s Policing Debate
Why most of the city’s Black council members shot down a proposal to defund the police.
Private Company Moves to Profit From New York’s Police Reforms
Police departments in New York, facing a state mandate on reform, are turning to the consulting company Lexipol for help.