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  • Fout uniformed police officers in riot gear stand closely together.

    Activists Launch National Campaign to Ban ‘No-Knock’ Police Raids

    Campaign Zero is working with 37 city and state governments to pass comprehensive legislation that will better protect civilians.
    Shani Saxon Dec 4, 2020 3:15PM EST
    A  protester wearing a mask holds a raised black power fist holds a sign that reads, "American was never great! We need to Overthrow this system!" in front of a mural with NYPD officers in full riot gear and the banner above them that says, "Demilitarize The Police"

    New Campaign Seeks to Reduce the Power of Police Unions

    Campaign Zero’s #NixThe6 project focuses on “six ways police unions obstruct, delay or defeat local efforts to hold police accountable.”
    Shani Saxon Aug 25, 2020 1:30PM EDT
    Close up shot of Black man wearing a blue vest

    What Went Wrong With the #8CantWait Police Reform Initiative?

    It started as a call for police departments to adopt “eight restrictive use of force policies.” Activists, however, panned Campaign Zero’s initiative for having shoddy data and a misguided approach to reformation.
    Shani Saxon Jun 18, 2020 11:00AM EDT
    Map shows states considering legislation related to protest

    New Tool Helps Activists Take Resistance to State Capitols

    OurStates aims to help communities advocate for their rights at the state level.

    Kenrya Rankin Apr 3, 2017 1:49PM EDT
    David Simon in light blue shirt against black background

    'The Wire's' White Creator Thought He Could Say The N-Word. He Can't.

    Twitter users tried to set David Simon straight in spectacular fashion. He didn’t bite.

    Sameer Rao Sep 20, 2016 4:03PM EDT
    Dallas Police Department cars with lights on on dark street

    Black Dallas Cop Sues Black Lives Matter, Obama for 'Igniting a Race War'

    From the lawsuit: “The defendants, if not legally reined in, are allegedly responsible, along with others, for igniting a race war that will ultimately totally destroy the freedoms that our founding fathers bequeathed to us.”

    Kenrya Rankin Sep 19, 2016 2:53PM EDT
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