“The Real Revolution Is Down the Street, to Your Left” — The Green Party Rallies at the Democratic Convention
Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein gave a speech high on idealism but short on specifics.
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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“The People Want Bernie” — Sanders Supporters Protest Hillary Clinton Nomination at DNC
Protesters at the Democratic National Convention made clear that Hillary Clinton had better not take their votes for granted.
In Cleveland, Lonely Protesters Marched Through Empty Streets
Organizers for the Stand Together Against Trump rally in Cleveland had planned for 5,000 participants. A few hundred showed up.
Black Cleveland Residents Tell Tale of Two Cities in the Shadow of Republican Convention
An RNC slogan is “Make America Safe Again.” But “America has never been safe for some people,” said Cleveland resident Alice Ragland.
After Week of Violence, Cleveland Prepares for Chaos at Republican Convention
Cleveland officials are estimated to have spent at least $20 million in federal funds on riot gear and surveillance equipment.
In New York Gang Sweeps, Prosecutors Use Conspiracy Laws to Score Easy Convictions
Young men from New York’s housing projects are being aggressively prosecuted as gang members using conspiracy laws passed to fight organized crime.
FBI and Police Are Knocking on Activists’ Doors Ahead of Republican National Convention
The FBI has been knocking on the doors of activists in Cleveland, Ohio, asking about their plans for the Republican National Convention in July.
Cleveland Bans Soapboxes and Sleeping Bags, Not Guns, Near Republican Convention
As Cleveland prepares to host the RNC, protesters denounce restrictions on free speech and warn that poor planning will increase the chances of violence.
A Year After Cops Fired 44 Rounds at Keith Davis, His Case Still Raises Questions About Justice in Baltimore
Unlike Freddie Gray, Keith Davis survived his encounter with Baltimore police officers, but the handling of his case raises serious questions about the credibility of police and prosecutors.
Local Jails Profit From Warehousing State Prisoners
A new report on the practice of leasing out jail space raises ethical questions about public institutions profiting off incarceration.