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Breonna Taylor

A view of a memorial to Breonna Taylor in Jefferson Square Park in downtown Louisville, Kentucky prior to the September 23, 2020 announcement of the results of a grand jury inquiry into the police officers involved in the killing of Taylor (Photo: Jeff Dean/AFP)

'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 ·

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at Times Square in New York City on August 9, 2020 to call for justice in the case of Breonna Taylor. (Photo: Karla Ann Cote/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

'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 ·

'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 ·

'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 ·

The George Floyd memorial outside of Cup Foods in Minneapolis, MN.

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

Jessica A. Siegel ·

'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 ·

Police officers in Buffalo, New York walk by the motionless body of 75-year-old Martin Gugino as he bleeds from his ear after being attack attacked by officers during a protest on June 5, 2020. (Photo: Screengrab/WBFO)

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 ·

'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 ·

Drug Enforcement Administration police are seen as demonstrators marched to Freedom Plaza from Capitol Hill to honor George Floyd and victims of racial injustice on Saturday, June 6, 2020. (Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

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 ·

'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 ·

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