Police Unions Reject Charges of Bias, Find a Hero in Donald Trump
Donald Trump and some law enforcement unions have found common ground in misleading claims about policing and immigration.
Alice Speri
Alice Speri writes about U.S. foreign policy, abuses by military and security forces, and the repression of dissent. She has reported from Ukraine, Palestine, Haiti, El Salvador, Colombia, and across the United States. She is originally from Italy and lives in the Bronx.
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A Prison Strike Organizer Suffers Retaliation for Speaking With Journalists
A prisoner at Ohio State Penitentiary says he is facing disciplinary action for participating in an NPR interview about the nationwide prison strike.
45 Years After Attica Uprising, Prisoners Are Rebelling Again
The author of a new book on Attica talks about how the prison massacre helped push the U.S. toward mass incarceration.
Messages of Anger and Hope From Charlotte as Protests Continue
Peaceful protests continued in Charlotte after a video of Keith Scott revealed new details about the moments leading up to his death.
“We Want the Tapes!” Charlotte Protesters Demand Justice on Third Night of Protests
Charlotte officials’ refusal to release the tapes of the killing of Keith Lamar Scott is only fueling skepticism about the official version of the events.
Here Are Eight Policies That Can Prevent Police Killings
After yet another police killing, the Police Use of Force Project released a report on eight policies that can save the lives of citizens and police.
Retiring NYPD Commissioner William Bratton Claims Police Will Reform From Within. Why Haven’t They?
On his last day, NYPD Commissioner William Bratton ended his 46 years as a police officer with a demonstrably false assertion.
The Largest Prison Strike in U.S. History Enters Its Second Week
A mass refusal to engage in prison labor began on September 9, the anniversary of the 1971 Attica prison uprising.
Black Activists in Missouri Are Fighting to Preserve the Right to Vote
A proposed amendment to the Missouri constitution, on the ballot November 8, would permit the state to pass a restrictive voter ID law.
"Deadly Heat" in U.S. Prisons Is Killing Inmates and Spawning Lawsuits
Many state officials would rather spend money on legal fees than provide air conditioning to prisoners.