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Dec 21, 2021

Timeline: How Law Enforcement Fueled Violence in Kenosha

An ACLU investigation illustrates how law enforcement failed to protect protesters and amplified tensions on August 25, 2020.
An ACLU investigation illustrates how law enforcement failed to protect protesters and amplified tensions on August 25, 2020.
A collage of sheriff images at protests and text message evidence from the night of the 2020 Kenosha protests.
A collage of sheriff images at protests and text message evidence from the night of the 2020 Kenosha protests.
Nov 24, 2021

The True Measure of Justice for Ahmaud Arbery Goes Beyond the Courtroom

Measuring progress solely by the outcome of trials risks both ignoring the importance of greater systemic change and compromising fairness in the criminal legal system.
Measuring progress solely by the outcome of trials risks both ignoring the importance of greater systemic change and compromising fairness in the criminal legal system.
Painted mural of Ahmaud Arbery in Brunswick, Georgia after he was shot and killed in February 2020.
Painted mural of Ahmaud Arbery in Brunswick, Georgia after he was shot and killed in February 2020.
Nov 19, 2021

Kyle Rittenhouse Didn’t Act Alone: Law Enforcement Must Be Held Accountable

The massive show of force from 40 law enforcement agencies in Kenosha didn’t make anyone safer.
The massive show of force from 40 law enforcement agencies in Kenosha didn’t make anyone safer.
Police in riot gear stand outside the Kenosha County Court House
Police in riot gear stand outside the Kenosha County Court House
Oct 21, 2021

My Life Was Derailed By a Traffic Ticket

A minor infraction cost me my driver’s license, my job, thousands of dollars, and over a decade entangled with a system that punishes poverty.
A minor infraction cost me my driver’s license, my job, thousands of dollars, and over a decade entangled with a system that punishes poverty.
Traffic violation on a windshield.
Traffic violation on a windshield.
Sep 7, 2021

10 Things to Know about Combating Violence in America

As communities grapple with violent crime, calls for more police have increased. Here's why policing isn't the solution to violence, and some viable alternatives.
As communities grapple with violent crime, calls for more police have increased. Here's why policing isn't the solution to violence, and some viable alternatives.
Protesters hold a banner calling for investment in communities, not the police
Protesters hold a banner calling for investment in communities, not the police
Aug 6, 2021

Kimberlé Crenshaw on Teaching the Truth About Race in America

A pioneering scholar of Critical Race Theory joins us to discuss the true meaning of the practice, and how it became a political flashpoint in schools and beyond.
A pioneering scholar of Critical Race Theory joins us to discuss the true meaning of the practice, and how it became a political flashpoint in schools and beyond.
Kimberlé Crenshaw gives presentation at podium with "Intersectionality" and "celebrate differences" sign behind her.
Kimberlé Crenshaw gives presentation at podium with "Intersectionality" and "celebrate differences" sign behind her.