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Sign of white dove reading "End Qualified Immunity", Qualified Immunity gives police officers immunity in the court of law given certain circumstances.

Mar 19, 2021

We Must Abolish Qualified Immunity to Prevent Further Police Harm — Especially for People in Mental Health Crises

We Must Abolish Qualified Immunity to Prevent Further Police Harm — Especially for People in Mental Health Crises
Police in riot gear shouts in black protestor's face as demonstrators gather to protest the death of George Floyd near the White House

Feb 2, 2021

How Do We End Racism in Policing?

How Do We End Racism in Policing?

Oct 29, 2020

What Will End Police Violence?

What Will End Police Violence?
Demonstrators clashed with Federal and Portland police at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility after a march in solidarity with ICE detainees

Oct 22, 2020

When Black Mourners are Threatened with Official Violence

When Black Mourners are Threatened with Official Violence
Hand holding smartphone with emergency number 911 on the screen.

Oct 9, 2020

Why Are Police the Wrong Response to Mental Health Crises?

Why Are Police the Wrong Response to Mental Health Crises?

Oct 8, 2020

Why Are Police the Wrong Response to Mental Health Crises?

Why Are Police the Wrong Response to Mental Health Crises?
A close up of a police officer wears a "Police" label beside a U.S. ICE (standing for Immigration and Customs Enforcement) badge on his vest.

Sep 3, 2020

For Black Immigrants, Police and ICE Are Two Sides of the Same Coin

For Black Immigrants, Police and ICE Are Two Sides of the Same Coin
Police in Portland wear riot gear and armed with guns as smoke fills the streets.

Sep 1, 2020

The Law Enforcement Violence Trump Won’t Talk ºìÐÓÊÓƵ

The Law Enforcement Violence Trump Won’t Talk ºìÐÓÊÓƵ
Close up of a camera lens.

Aug 19, 2020

Stop the Police Surveillance State Too

Stop the Police Surveillance State Too
Militarized federal agents deployed by the president to Portland, fire tear gas against protesters

Jul 29, 2020

Communities Deserve Better Than Bayonets and Grenade Launchers: The Defense 1033 Program Must End Now

Communities Deserve Better Than Bayonets and Grenade Launchers: The Defense 1033 Program Must End Now