Police
How can we fix America’s police?
Three ideas could help create the police force that Americans want.
Study: Militarization of police does not reduce crime
A new look at existing data by LSU researchers refutes the Trump administration's claims.
This spreadsheet lists 1,000+ cases of alleged police brutality amid George Floyd protests
The videos raise serious legal and moral questions about police crowd-control tactics.
Excessive police fines substantially decrease public safety, study reveals
Handing out tickets might be distracting police departments from working on more serious crimes.
Why Good Cops Must Speak Out About ‘Bad Apples’
Former tennis pro James Blake makes a case for transparency in police departments.
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CSI: How Refined Is Your Visual Intelligence?
Are you detective material? This visual intelligence test will make you think twice about accuracy and just how much details matter.
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Race Is More Than a Myth: It’s an Institutional Reality
Journalist Jelani Cobb considers the impact of Obama’s presidency on race in America. Did he make good on the promise of change that got him elected?
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Does Clothing Make You a Terrorist? Scotland and France Make New Muslim Dress Policies.
Authorities in France and Scotland are taking very different approaches to Islamic dress in their societies.