police violence
Tyre Nichols murder underlines the need for tough new laws
January 30, 2023Prayers and condolences from lawmakers are nice, but the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act must become law now.
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For the sake of our (mental) health, Detroit needs an alternative to policing
November 3, 2022The Motor City desperately needs an alternative to calling the police when mental health crises occur. Other locales have explored and tested new approaches worth studying.
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Where is my speedy trial?
October 18, 2022A tale of police repression and justice delayed, direct from an accused activist.
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Affordable housing and police reform define D.C.’s at-large city council race
October 6, 2022Affordable housing, environmental policy, and approaches to police violence set the candidates apart.
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Faulty Shotspotter gun crime surveillance system doesn’t meet needs of Detroit’s people
October 5, 2022Detroit City Council is considering spending over $7 million on a crime tech surveillance product that has proven a failure in other cities.
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