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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 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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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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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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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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How a culture of racist media made McKinney happen

The problem is seeing all black kids as criminals.

On Jun 10, 2015 by Aaron Sankin

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Inside the Guardian’s project to count every person killed by U.S. police

They're doing it because the U.S. hasn't.

On Jun 1, 2015 by Dell Cameron

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America’s #NotAllCops mentality protects and serves absolutely no one

You can't have a good cop in a bad police culture.

On May 26, 2015 by Chris Osterndorf

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The Cardinals want the St. Louis PD to stop using their mascot in #PoliceLivesMatter photos

Mascots should be free from politicization.

On May 25, 2015 by Ramon Ramirez

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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