Upon the fatal shooting of Mr. Crutcher, the quarterback’s protest has a more current context, one that’s difficult to dismiss or argue against.
Committed to Justice, Congressman John Lewis Awarded Liberty Medal
Congressman John Lewis, a rebel rouser in his youth whose activism was resisted, receives one of America’s most prestigious awards.
Congressman John Lewis, a rebel rouser in his youth whose activism was resisted, receives one of America’s most prestigious awards.
Statement on Body Cameras from Philly Police Contradicts DOJ’s
The Philadelphia Police Department considered citizens’ concerns in developing body-worn camera policy, but that’s not what the DOJ recommended.
The Philadelphia Police Department considered citizens’ concerns in developing body-worn camera policy, but that’s not what the DOJ recommended.
Why You Shouldn’t be Surprised a Police Union Endorsed Donald Trump
Mr. Trump and the Fraternal Order of Police have a shared objective: amidst perceived lawlessness, re-establish law-and-order.
Mr. Trump and the Fraternal Order of Police have a shared objective: amidst perceived lawlessness, re-establish law-and-order.
Why Trump Avoided Milwaukee When Courting Black Voters
Mr. Donald Trump likely avoided Milwaukee because he was scared and doesn’t want to engage Black voters in a meaningful way.
Mr. Donald Trump likely avoided Milwaukee because he was scared and doesn’t want to engage Black voters in a meaningful way.
Why the Trump Campaign’s Statement on Birtherism is Deplorable
The statement on Birtherism from the Trump campaign isn’t true, shifts blame, and is absent of an apology.
The statement on Birtherism from the Trump campaign isn’t true, shifts blame, and is absent of an apology.
Two Narratives from Philadelphia on Stop-and-Frisk Reforms
Ambiguity abounds in Philadelphia as to whether or not quantity and quality of stop-and-frisk will be addressed simultaneously.
Ambiguity abounds in Philadelphia as to whether or not quantity and quality of stop-and-frisk will be addressed simultaneously.
How Baltimore Outdoes Philadelphia in Stop-and-Frisk Trainings
Baltimore cops receive week-long curriculum-based training on stop-and-frisk, which include real scenarios, while officers in Philadelphia receive a roll-call training several times a week.
Baltimore cops receive week-long curriculum-based training on stop-and-frisk, which include real scenarios, while officers in Philadelphia receive a roll-call training several times a week.
How Philly’s Body Camera Policies Violates Civil Rights Principles
Despite recommendations to do otherwise, the Philadelphia Police Department crafted its body camera policy in private and launched a pilot without public input.
Despite recommendations to do otherwise, the Philadelphia Police Department crafted its body camera policy in private and launched a pilot without public input.
Colin Kaepernick’s Tough Love of Country
Dramatic efforts to bring America to its best-self, like Mr. Kaepernick’s protest of the national anthem, are acts of tough love of country.
Dramatic efforts to bring America to its best-self, like Mr. Kaepernick’s protest of the national anthem, are acts of tough love of country.
Philadelphia Launches the Uber of Food to Fight Hunger
Philadelphia Mayor, upon announcing Food Connect to the public, says we should share and not waste.
Philadelphia Mayor, upon announcing Food Connect to the public, says we should share and not waste.
Obama in Philadelphia Advocates for Clinton, Denounces Trump and the Media
Mr. Obama really, really, really wants Mrs. Hillary Clinton elected and he’s really, really, really annoyed by Mr. Trump and the news media.
Mr. Obama really, really, really wants Mrs. Hillary Clinton elected and he’s really, really, really annoyed by Mr. Trump and the news media.
Philadelphia to Host Body Camera Hearing Before Year’s End
4th District Philadelphia City Councilman will partner with the Police Advisory Commission to host a public hearing on body camera policies.
4th District Philadelphia City Councilman will partner with the Police Advisory Commission to host a public hearing on body camera policies.
Brandon Tate-Brown and Philadelphia’s Reckless Indifference for Policing
Among the charges filed by the attorney for Mr. Brandon Tate-Brown’s estate against the City of Philadelphia in a federal civil rights lawsuit, which begins spring 2017, is reckless indifference.
Among the charges filed by the attorney for Mr. Brandon Tate-Brown’s estate against the City of Philadelphia in a federal civil rights lawsuit, which begins spring 2017, is reckless indifference.
Framing Civilian Oversight of Police as Job Creation
Maybe governments will prioritize funding for civilian oversight of police if it’s framed as an issue of job creation rather than one of social justice.
Maybe governments will prioritize funding for civilian oversight of police if it’s framed as an issue of job creation rather than one of social justice.
How Hillary Clinton’s Supreme Court Appointments Could Impact Policing
If elected President, Mrs. Clinton could appoint justices to the Supreme Court to overturn flawed rulings, like Illinois v. Wardlow and Utah v. Strieff.
If elected President, Mrs. Clinton could appoint justices to the Supreme Court to overturn flawed rulings, like Illinois v. Wardlow and Utah v. Strieff.