By Erika Victoria
Ten days of war in the United States because a Black man was killed by a white man, and the white man was a police man. Continue reading “Ten Days of War in the United States”
By Erika Victoria
Ten days of war in the United States because a Black man was killed by a white man, and the white man was a police man. Continue reading “Ten Days of War in the United States”
By Mark Naison
The problems of America’s poor have been “off the grid” for some time.
Politicians of both parties reserve their concern for the middle class, fearing that any reference to poverty will destroy their electoral appeal. Continue reading “Ferguson Protests are About More than Police Brutality”
White and Black Opinion Differs on the Importance of Ferguson for Race
By Joseph Orosco and Phoenix Calida
The Pew Center for People and Press conducted a survey last week to ask Americans their views on the top news stories and to gauge their reactions to the developments in Ferguson, Missouri, following the shooting of Michael Brown. The results are telling about the lack of common ground when dealing with race in the United States. Continue reading ““Think About Who Your Neutrality Hurts””
By Mark Naison
If the death of Michael Brown reflects normal police protocols in the US, we need to change “normal police protocols” and not only in Ferguson. Continue reading “Comfortable with Killing: Are Ordinary Citizens Willing to Prevent Another Mike Brown?”
By Phoenix Calida.
This past weekend, Phoenix Calida delivered food and supplies to residents of Ferguson, Missouri. This is her photo essay. All photos by Phoenix. Continue reading ““It’s Legit Community Effort”: Impressions of Ferguson”
By Mark Naison
Three stages of the militarization of American police Continue reading “There is a War Going on in Ferguson”
By Chris Crass
Rioting throughout history, by oppressed peoples against injustice, has been one of the most effective ways to make positive changes in society. Regularly rioting takes places after all avenues have proved ineffective. Continue reading “Ferguson on my Mind”
By Mark Naison
Discharging multiple shots into an unarmed suspect is a reflection of a bad department culture, not just individual bad judgment. Continue reading “Police Culture and the Shooting of Unarmed People of Color”