Breonna Taylor

'It's About Damn Time': Advocates Welcome DOJ Hate Crimes Charges in Ahmaud Arbery Killing

"It's one step closer to justice," Arbery's mother said of the new federal indictments for the three men accused of murdering her son in Georgia last year. 

Brett Wilkins · Apr 28, 2021

Dear Breonna: One Year Later

Ayaana Sabb · Mar 13, 2021

'Say Her Name': Rallies and Marches Mark One-Year Anniversary of Breonna Taylor's Killing

Jake Johnson · Mar 13, 2021

Grand Juror in Breonna Taylor Case Speaks Out, Accusing AG Cameron of Misrepresenting Proceedings

Julia Conley · Oct 20, 2020

San Francisco Activists Sue City Over 'Illegal Dragnet Surveillance' of George Floyd, BLM Protests

Brett Wilkins · Oct 7, 2020

'Property More Valuable Than Human Life': No Charges Against Officers for Killing Breonna Taylor

"Did I hear that correctly? Only one officer is being held remotely accountable, and it's not for killing Breonna Taylor but instead for shooting apartments?"

Kenny Stancil · Sep 23, 2020

'We Must Not Lose Focus': Louisville To Pay $12 Million to Family of Breonna Taylor, But Officers Not Yet Charged

The city has vowed to implement police reforms, but Taylor's mother demanded officials "move forward with the criminal charges because she deserves that and much more." 

Kenny Stancil · Sep 15, 2020

'Get Your Knee Off Our Necks': On 57th Anniversary of Historic Civil Rights Rally, Tens of Thousands March on Washington

"We've been here before, but this time we know that it is necessary to redefine public safety in order to save black lives."

Julia Conley · Aug 28, 2020

'Strike Is Our Tactic. Solidarity Is Our Power': NBA, WNBA Players Ignite Work Stoppage to Protest Police Violence

"Despite the overwhelming plea for change, there has been no action, so our focus today cannot be on basketball," said the Milwaukee Bucks.

Julia Conley · Aug 27, 2020

What George Floyd and Breonna Taylor Can Teach Us About the History of the War on Drugs and Needed Police Reforms

Jessica A. Siegel · Jul 4, 2020

'Money Changes Everything': Corporate Sponsors Finally Join Native American Call for Washington Redskins Name Change

Investor coalition worth $620 billion pushed FedEx, Pepsi, and Nike to change stance, prompting team owner to announce a review of the name.

Julia Conley · Jul 3, 2020

Markey Bill, Backed by Sanders and Warren, Moves to Abolish Qualified Immunity for Cops 'Once-and-for-All'

"If we want to change the culture of police violence against Black and Brown Americans," Markey explained, "then we need to start holding accountable the officers who abuse their positions of trust and responsibility in our communities."

Jon Queally · Jul 2, 2020

'A Very Strong Run,' But Booker Falls Short to Establishment-Backed McGrath in Kentucky Primary

"McGrath's campaign collapsed just a bit too late for Booker."

Eoin Higgins · Jun 30, 2020

'A Strong Step Forward': Following House Passage, Civil Rights Advocates Urge Senate to Pass Democrats' Justice in Policing Act

The bill passed in the House Thursday night, with three Republicans joining the Democrats to support the legislation.

Julia Conley · Jun 26, 2020

The DEA’s Most Recent Abuse of Power Should Renew Calls for Divestment

A critical look at the DEA is long overdue. The agency has existed for more than forty-five years but little attention has been given to the role it has played in fueling racial disparities, mass criminalization, the surveillance state, and other drug war harms.

Maritza Perez · Jun 26, 2020

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