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The evolution of Ferguson’s copwatch movement

'The cops have changed.'

On Aug 11, 2015 by Kate Conger

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#BlackLivesMatter activists arrested, journalists charged in Ferguson

The unrest in Missouri continues.

On Aug 11, 2015 by Josh Katzowitz

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Amid protests, Ferguson police shoot man on anniversary of Michael Brown’s death

Eyewitnesses reported an extended flurry of shots.

On Aug 10, 2015 by [email protected]

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Ferguson march for Michael Brown briefly halted following gunshots

Gunshots reportedly unrelated to Michael Brown march.

On Aug 9, 2015 by Aja Romano

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Michael Brown’s death marked by anniversary rally in Ferguson

Activists and family gathered on Canfield Drive in Ferguson to remember Michael Brown.

On Aug 9, 2015 by Kate Conger

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The #BlackLivesMatter movement is for everyone

One year after Ferguson, police brutality against unarmed white people speaks to an important truth.

On Aug 7, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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Banning the Sandra Bland hashtag won’t stop hate speech on Facebook

The social media site has been accused of taking down posts about #BlackLivesMatter. They should have learned.

On Aug 7, 2015 by Chris Osterndorf

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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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5 things everyone needs to stop saying about #BlackLivesMatter

It's time to stop making these mistakes.

On Aug 3, 2015 by Chris Tognotti

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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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Texas officials push marijuana accusations in case of Sandra Bland’s death

Does this change anything?

On Jul 24, 2015 by Aaron Sankin

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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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Your Twitter hashtag is probably useless

For a platform that limits you to 140 characters, why waste the space?

On Jul 17, 2015 by Simon Owens

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A racist Atticus Finch isn’t the hero we wanted—but he’s the one we need

The painful reality of 'Go Set a Watchman' speaks to harsh truths in a post-Ferguson America.

On Jul 15, 2015 by Anne Thériault

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Jeb Bush’s #BlackLivesMatter attack and the history of racial code words in politics

He doesn't have to say 'black people' for you to get what he's talking about.

On Jul 2, 2015 by Derrick Clifton