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Why ‘ACAB’ Works Against the Black Lives Matter Movement

The controversial acronym doesn’t quite point to the institutional violence at the heart of modern policing critiqued by BLM. …

September 21, 2021

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

Conservative Incoherence and the Discussion of Police, Guns and BLM

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

Considering their reactions to the police shootings of Jacob Blake, Philando Castile and John Crawford, the right-wing seems to believe in a selective application of the Second Amendment.…

September 28, 2020

What Defunding the Police Would Mean for Our Society

Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami

With studies showing education and mental health intervention yield lower crime rates, is funneling funds into law enforcement really a good idea?…

June 21, 2020

In article about on-campus policing, an illustration by Baz Pugmire of different police hats and helmets

On-Campus Policing Shares the Same Problems as Its City Counterparts

Emma T., UC Berkeley

In recent weeks, students have protested against police presence in cities as well as on their own campuses. So what's next for campus police departments? …

June 19, 2020

Lauren London Opens Up About Gangs and Gun Violence on ‘Red Table Talk’

Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan

In an interview with Jada Pinkett-Smith, the actress tries to come to terms with the death of Nipsey Hussle and shares the impact that gang violence has had on her life.…

June 17, 2020

’21 Bridges’ Attempts Commentary About Police and Justice

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

Chadwick Boseman shines, but high expectations will not be your friend with this film.…

December 3, 2019

‘Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops’ Shows How Police Confront Mental Illness

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

The soon-to-be-released documentary follows one police unit as they try to reframe how cops interact with those with mental health issues.…

November 11, 2019

“Exhibit A”: When Grisly Crime Meets Questionable Science

Carli Moses, Union University

Sometimes, the evidence isn't what it seems.…

July 19, 2019

Netflix Series ‘Flint Town’ Screens Harsh Realities of Flint, Michigan

Adriana Luna, Northwest Vista College

Remember Flint? Yeah, they still can’t drink their water.…

April 12, 2018

A California Cafe Is in Hot Water for Refusing Service to Cops

Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University

On its Instagram page, Hasta Muerte Coffee explained, ‘ … we are not alone saying police presence compromises our feelings of physical & emotional safety.’…

March 13, 2018

Brooklyn College Stirs Up Controversy Over Police on Campuses

Leslie Currie, University of Virginia

Brooklyn College’s preference for policemen to use specific school bathrooms raises questions about public safety on college campuses across the country.…

February 1, 2018

What Does It Mean to Humanize the Badge?

Alida Siebken, Radford University

With the current negative police climate in our country, America needs help forming stronger relationships between law enforcement and their communities, but how?…

October 18, 2017

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