NYPD Out of the Subway

In the past week there have been two horrendous examples of police brutality on the subway. We do have the right to a clean and safe subway. The cops won’t help with that. 

Chilean Protesters Report Beatings and Sexual Assault By Military and Riot Police

**Trigger Warning** As mobilizations against the government continue in Chile, reports are surfacing of violence and sexual abuse against women involved in the protests.

Hugs for Killer Cops and Bullets for Black People: Why We Can’t Forgive Our Oppressors.

The trial of Amber Guyger, a Dallas police officer who murdered Botham Jean in his apartment, has sparked protest and controversy—especially after photos surfaced of Guyger being shown compassion and forgiveness by the judge, bailiff, and even Jean's brother. What is behind the overwhelming theme of forgiveness to people who murder Black people?

“Looking for a Fight”: Police Escalate Violence Against Counter-Protesters at Boston’s “Straight Pride”

On August 31, protesters turned out in hundreds to stand up against the homophobic, xenophobic “straight pride parade” in Boston. The state deployed police forces from across Massachusetts to protect the fascist march and violently repress counter-protesters. A participant in the confrontation recounts the events and explains why the left needs its own bodies of self-defense to combat the right and the state.

Jay-Z Is Wrong: White Supremacy and Capitalism Cause Police Brutality—Not Absent Fathers

Billionaire Jay-Z has made a stunning claim: that single-parent households are to blame for police murders. Not so long ago, he was making songs against police brutality. But he is a capitalist, and he says whatever will make money.

Police Protect “Straight Pride Parade” and Attack Counter-Protesters

The cops maced, beat and arrested the people who showed up to protest the white nationalist and hate-filled "straight pride parade" in Boston.

“They Don’t Protect Us, They Rape Us”: Mexico City Protests Against Police

Last week, thousands of people took to the streets of Mexico City to protest rapes committed by the police. The outrage against misogynist violence has been loud and clear, but city authorities do not want to hear it. Trigger warning: police violence, rape.

Too Little, Too Late: Firing Pantaleo is Not Enough

Eric Garner was killed by policeman Daniel Pantaleo five years ago. Yesterday Pantaleo was fired from the police force. While this is a result of protests, it is too little, too late.

Showdown in Portland: The Cops Side With the Fascists (As Usual)

Over the weekend, neo-fascist groups marched in Portland under police protection. Meanwhile, Trump tweeted against Anti-fa. This kind of support from the police is no anomaly.