All posts tagged "Eric Garner"
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Boko Haram and Widespread Terror in Nigeria: Where is the Outrage?
Is there a double standard in what we care about?
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California Bans Grand Juries in Police-Involved Deaths: Will it Be Enough?
A move toward more accountability.
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#BlackLivesMatter: How a Hashtag Sparked a Powerful Movement
The inception of the movement sweeping America.
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South Carolina Cop Charged With the Murder of Walter Scott
Another black man was shot and killed this weekend, this time the cop has been charged.
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Texas Bill Could Make Photographing Police a Crime
Why does Texas want to ban citizens from photographing cops at a close proximity?
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NYPD Caught Editing Negative Wikipedia Entries
Edits to Wikipedia pages noting police brutality have been traced back to the NYPD.
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Task Force Calls for Police Shootings to be Reported to Federal Government
A federal task force is calling for all police shootings to be reported to a federal database.
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Chicago “Black Site” Allegations Yet Another Example of Police Brutality
The discovery of Chicago police black site used to secretly detain and abuse Americans is sparking outrage.
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NYPD Slowdown Ignites Debate Over Broken Windows Policing
The NYPD's recent slowdown in enforcement of petty crimes and citations has ignited debate over the usefulness of...
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NYPD Deaths Escalate Tensions in New York
Tensions between the NYPD, protesters, local communities, and politicians continue to grow.
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ICYMI: Best of the Week
From bizarre laws still on the books to strippers working college admissions, ICYMI check out Law Street's Best...
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#HandsUpDontShoot #ICantBreathe: Celebrities Weigh In
Celebrities are helping to keep activism alive in the aftermath of recent grand jury decisions.
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How Victim Blaming Nurtures an Unjust System
Victim blaming is common in American culture and it's on full display after recent police killings.
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Columbia Law Takes Progressive Stance on Mental Health
Columbia Law allows its students to petition for delayed tests in light of duress and trauma.
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Columbia Law Students Can Postpone Exams in Light of Grand Jury Decisions
Columbia Law students who experience trauma as a result of recent grand jury decision may postpone final exams.
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#HandsUpDontShoot #ICantBreathe: Americans Continue Protests
Americans continue to protest the grand jury decisions in Michael Brown and Eric Garner's deaths.
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Dear Oath Keepers: GTFO of Ferguson
The Oath Keepers have descended upon Ferguson in response to the riots, taking up armed positions on the...
