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Reflecting on the Los Angeles Riots
Graffiti on a wall reads "F**K LAPD! No Justice. No Peace!"

Reflecting on the Los Angeles Riots

The 1992 Los Angeles riots were sparked by a series of injustices by the criminal justice system against marginalized people that remain unaddressed 30 years later.

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The Role of Gentrification in Breonna Taylor’s Murder
Memorial for Breonna Taylor in Jefferson Square in Louisville, Kentucky.

The Role of Gentrification in Breonna Taylor’s Murder

The murder of Breonna Taylor is a reminder that gentrification, white supremacy, and police violence are all tightly connected. 

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“It Needs to be Stopped”: Talia Rouser on Atlanta’s Cop City
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“It Needs to be Stopped”: Talia Rouser on Atlanta’s Cop City

The City of Atlanta and the Atlanta Police Foundation’s plan for Cop City would result in a community being pushed out through terrorism, fear, or poverty from taxes rising.

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“All Hands on Deck”: Community Movement Builders on the Fight to Stop Cop City
A group of people stand in a ling with their legs spread and hands behind their back. A mural of faces behind them reads "Protect the Black Community Stop Gentrification."

“All Hands on Deck”: Community Movement Builders on the Fight to Stop Cop City

Community Movement Builders joins the fight to stop the construction of a sprawling police training facility that activists call Cop City.

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Why Reform Falls Short in Stopping Police Violence
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Why Reform Falls Short in Stopping Police Violence

Last year became the deadliest year for fatal police encounters, despite calls for reform and racial justice after the 2020 protests.

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An “Unacceptable Escalation” Against Peaceful Protestors
A group of people in a forest with their faces blurred out pose next to a cloth sign that says, "Atlanta Forest to Strefi Hill and the squats of Athens Greece defend free spaces."

An “Unacceptable Escalation” Against Peaceful Protestors

A protest movement to stop Cop City and protect an Atlanta forest continues despite a brutal police raid on the protest encampment.

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How Mahsa Amini’s Death Reignited a Movement in Iran
A sign is raised in the air with blue lettering, reads, "Did you know that letting your hair blow in the wind is a crime in Iran." Underneath the writing is a drawing of a girl with flowing hair and the #mashaamini at the bottom.

How Mahsa Amini’s Death Reignited a Movement in Iran

People have taken to the streets in weeks-long protests against the killing of Mahsa Amini and Iran’s discriminatory and compulsory veiling laws.

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Staying Safe from Police Munitions While Protesting
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Staying Safe from Police Munitions While Protesting

Learn how to reduce harm during protests by understanding and preparing for police riot control weapons. 

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The Cycle of Harm in Over-Policing Black and Brown Communities
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The Cycle of Harm in Over-Policing Black and Brown Communities

The story of Jayland Walker, who was shot over 60 times after a routine traffic stop, underscores how inequitable policing is and how over-policing harms marginalized communities.

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The Racist and Toxic Staff Culture in Prisons
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The Racist and Toxic Staff Culture in Prisons

Due to policies and the staff culture in prisons, racial segregation and oppression are used to subjugate minority groups.

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