From Lynching Photos to Michael Brown’s Body: Commodifying Black Death
By William C. Anderson | Originally Published at TruthOut. January 16, 2015 11:45 AM EST |
River Of Opportunity
Governor Snyder’s State of the State may be more remembered for his imagery than his policy pronouncements. Snyder called for “revolutionizing how government operates” to move all Michiganders into the “river of opportunity.” For Snyder, and those who support him, this may not be a [...]
Blood On Their Hands: The Racist History of Modern Police Unions
Outraged by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s statements concerning the killing of Eric Garner, Patrick Lynch, the longtime leader of the New York City Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (PBA), the NYPD’s officers union, recently made the outrageous assertion that the Mayor had “blood on [...]
The Reality Tale of Two Education Systems: One for the Poor, and One for the Rest
By Paul Buchheit | Originally Published at AlterNet. January 11, 2015 || Photographic Credit; Flickr/US Department of Education New data reveals our public—not private—school system is among the best in the world. New data reveals our public—not private—school system is among the best in the world. [...]
Not Just a Joke: Reflections on Free Speech, Violence and Mislabeled Heroism
By Tim Wise | Originally Published at Tim Wise. January 8, 2015 | Image Credit; Twitter Many years ago, when discussing the issue of hate speech and how it should be addressed on college campuses, my friend Paul Gallegos at Evergreen State College smiled and said, “Ya [...]
Police Violence? Body Cams Are No Solution
By Shahid Buttar | Originally Published at TruthOut. January 6, 2015 09:41 | Police officers wear what appear to be body cameras as they hold the line against protesters gathered at the police station during a rally in Ferguson, Mo. on Aug. 30, 2014 (AP) Recent evasions [...]
The Racist History of the Charter School Movement
By Christopher Bonastia | Originally Published at AlterNet. January 6, 2015 Touted as the cure for what ails public education, charter schools have historical roots that are rarely discussed. As a parent I find it easy to understand the appeal of charter schools, especially for parents [...]
Michael Brown Sr. and the Agony of the Black Father in America
It is Thanksgiving at Mike Brown’s house, three days after a grand jury declined to bring charges against the policeman who killed his son and his city exploded in riots. His wife, Calvina, and her mother and various daughters and sisters and cousins bustle around [...]
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Police Officers Who Violate Citizens’ Rights Must Be Punished. Accountability is the Only Way Forward GalleryPolice Officers Who Violate Citizens’ Rights Must Be Punished. Accountability is the Only Way Forward
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Police Officers Who Violate Citizens’ Rights Must Be Punished. Accountability is the Only Way Forward
There is one criminal justice system for citizens – especially black and brown ones – and another for police in the United State. As a former cop, when I watch the video of Eric Garner being choked out, of him having his face smashed into [...]