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Colorado Governor Orders Investigation of Elijah McClain's Death

The 23-year-old's case has attracted new attention.

There’s No Room for Police Unions in the Labor Movement

No other union employees are allowed to kill other human beings.

Abolishing Police Could Actually Help Sexual Assault Survivors

Without police, what do we do about the rapists and abusers? Here's the answer.

Rayshard Brooks Wanted the Criminal Justice System to Change

“It’s hurting us, but it’s hurting our families the most.”

Biden’s Police Reform Plan Gets It Exactly Wrong

$300 million more to police departments? No thanks.

Meet the Groups Who've Been Fighting to Abolish Minneapolis Police

“Our work now is about ensuring that this conversation goes past reform."

How to Safely and Ethically Film Police Misconduct

Know your rights.

Don't Let Them Bad-Mouth Rebellion or Riots

Protest is the clarion voice of the people.

Our Voter Committee: The BLM Protests Must Change Everything

“We must keep this energy alive.”

What to Do If the Police Shoot You With a Rubber Bullet

Here’s how to treat a wound and when to seek urgent medical attention.

Democrats Wearing Kente Cloth Was a Publicity Stunt, Not Solidarity

It doesn’t prove that Black lives are valued or being heard. 

Celebs Like Rihanna and Ariana Grande Joined Calls for New York Police Reform

Megan Thee Stallion, Justin Bieber, and Demi Lovato have also joined calls to repeal 50-A.

Asian Americans Must Go Beyond Apologizing for Anti-Black Racism

 Guilt won’t change the world.

How to Support the Protesters Demanding Justice for George Floyd

These are the bail funds and organizations to know.

The Protests Are Changing How People Think About Police

The national conversation is shifting.

We Know Exactly What Causes Riots

A 1968 report commissioned by LBJ explains what's happening right now.

How Law Enforcement May Be Worsening the Spread of COVID-19 at Protests

Using tear gas can help spread the virus, and law enforcement just seized hundreds of masks that could protect people.

Atlanta HBCU Students Worried They'd Die During Police Encounter

Now 6 officers have been charged in connection to the incident.

What to Do if Police Tear Gas or Pepper Spray You

Milk is not the answer. 

Black Lives Matter Protests Go Global (Photos)

The national uprising against police brutality has gone international.