police reform

Illustration by Emmalia Godshall for an article on police abolition

The Debate Over Policing: Reform, Defund or Abolish?

Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

While each perspective shares some similar core beliefs, there are huge differences between the three movements.…

December 28, 2020

The police force on screen is a lot different than the police force on the streets.

How Your Favorite Cop Shows Can Perpetuate Police Misconduct

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

TV programs about law enforcement ultimately function as propaganda that hides the ugly truths of American policing and justice…

July 21, 2020

There’s More to the CHOP Than What the Media Will Have You Believe

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

The Capital Hill Occupied Protest has been a recent source of controversy, but one college student’s experiences paint a picture of peace and community.…

July 17, 2020

Black Lives Matter protesters in front of a government building.

There Are New Laws Supporting the Black Lives Matter Movement

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

The number of petitions that have been circulating among millions of Americans over the past few weeks has made a significant impact on the passage of new legislation.…

July 1, 2020