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The Sandra Bland lawsuit is a reminder that our criminal justice system is still broken

A federal suit may be Sandra Bland's last hope for justice—but it isn't enough.

On Aug 6, 2015 by Matthew Rozsa

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The story behind this viral photo of a cop pointing his gun at a black woman

Appearances can be deceiving.

On Aug 3, 2015 by Marisa Kabas

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How we reacted to the death of Cecil the Lion vs. the killing of black people

Why are people more outraged by Cecil the Lion than Sandra Bland's murder?

On Jul 31, 2015 by [email protected]

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5 free, flaming-hot mixtapes that’ll get you through the summer

The definitive rundown of the week's hottest indie hip-hop.

On Jul 21, 2015 by Clyde Lovellette

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Why Twitter is demanding answers after a black woman mysteriously died in police custody

We need to say Sandra Bland's name.

On Jul 17, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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NYC settles wrongful death lawsuit by Eric Garner’s family for $5.9 million

The city had until Friday, the anniversary of Garner's death, to come to an agreement.

On Jul 14, 2015 by Dell Cameron

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This is how cops treat a white man who gunned down nine innocent people

Not even white criminals are exempt from white privilege.

On Jun 19, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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Did police protests spark a post-Ferguson crime wave? Not according to the data

Is the media intentionally relying on flawed statistics?

On Jun 16, 2015 by Dell Cameron

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Why we need to remember Kalief Browder

It'll take more than a hashtag to bring him justice.

On Jun 9, 2015 by Matthew Rozsa

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Everyone should know how to film police brutality

It's more complicated than hitting a record button.

On May 15, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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How customers are getting burned by the Starbucks hot coffee lawsuit

In this case, justice was not served.

On May 13, 2015 by Feliks Garcia

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White people and black people see anti-police protests completely differently

It's like oil and water on both sides.

On May 4, 2015 by Eric Geller

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As Baltimore burns, Martin Luther King’s war isn’t over

In 2015, the civil rights movement rages on.

On May 4, 2015 by Chris Osterndorf

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How charging 6 Baltimore cops with killing Freddie Gray made Marilyn Mosby a star

Meet the prosecutor at the center of the firestorm.

On May 1, 2015 by Aaron Sankin

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Justice Department unveils $20 million program to expand police body cams

Body cameras are an inevitability, but they need to be affordable.

On May 1, 2015 by Dell Cameron