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Athletes are using their stage to protest police brutality

There are few bigger stages for speech than sports.

On Dec 7, 2014 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Arizona police admit black man killed by white cop was unarmed

Once again, an officer mistakenly thought Rumain Brisbon had a weapon. He didn't.

On Dec 5, 2014 by Kevin Collier

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The 9 videos that exposed police brutality in 2014

Though police misconduct now ends up on YouTube, few officers pay the price.

On Dec 5, 2014 by Miles Klee

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Man hit by car during Eric Garner protest in New York

A similar incident took place at protests after the Mike Brown decision.

On Dec 4, 2014 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Debunking Bill O’Reilly’s argument about racism in American policing

O'Reilly's stats are going viral on conservative blogs, because of course they are.

On Dec 4, 2014 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Satirical hashtag #CrimingWhileWhite flourishes amid Eric Garner protests

Hashtag illustrates sobering realities of crime and race.

On Dec 4, 2014 by Beejoli Shah

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NYPD keeps tight control of Eric Garner protests

The cops nearly outnumbered the protesters.

On Dec 4, 2014 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Why the Eric Garner decision proves police body cameras aren’t enough

"Wholesale reform" is required, the NYCLU says.

On Dec 3, 2014 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo escapes charges for the death of Eric Garner

Garner’s last words were “I can’t breathe.”

On Dec 3, 2014 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Why Ferguson matters for the LGBT community

As Martin Luther King once said: Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.

On Dec 3, 2014 by Nico Lang

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Ferguson police: Michael Brown’s stepfather may have incited a riot

Missouri officials discuss charges with conservative talk show hosts.

On Dec 2, 2014 by Dell Cameron

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‘Serial’ and Ferguson crowdsourced the hunt for justice—and changed America forever

This is what happens when the media and the justice system collide.

On Dec 2, 2014 by Marisa Kabas

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Joe Scarborough blasts Michael Brown in 17-minute Ferguson rant

The MSNBC host blows a gasket about Ferguson, Mo.'s media coverage.

On Dec 1, 2014 by Ramon Ramirez

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Even Iran’s Grand Ayatollah Khamenei is angry about Ferguson

Sometimes even people who live in glass palaces can throw tweets.

On Dec 1, 2014 by Aaron Sankin

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Ferguson puts police militarization in Obama’s crosshairs

He's also meeting with civil rights leaders and politicians.

On Dec 1, 2014 by Patrick Howell O'Neill