Chuy Garcia hits Chicago mayor on video scandal
"As more reporters do their homework about the circumstances surrounding the video, it looks like it was concealed because of its potential impact on, yes, Chicago politics."
Chicago activists see “window of opportunity” to push for police reform
The number of demonstrators has grown steadily since the release of the video of Laquan McDonald's murder. Organizers are hoping they will soon reach a critical mass.
San Francisco residents demand police chief’s resignation over Mario Woods shooting
Chants such as "Our community is under attack. What do we do? Stand up fight back" rang out in front of City Hall.
Jury finds Oklahoma cop guilty of assaults on 13 black women
One victim highlighted the dilemma she faced after the assault: "What am I going to do? Call the cops? He was a cop."
Samaria Rice retains faith that justice will be done for Tamir
"I don't need all this attention, but I feel like I have to do something good with it, I have to turn my anger into something positive."
Video of San Francisco police shooting young black man draws protests
Many tied Woods' killing to the national trend in the extrajudicial killings of black youth, and their deaths have placed the use of force against communities of color in the spotlight.
Chicago police chief sacked, Mayor Emanuel flees to Paris
It was announced Tuesday, Dec. 1, that Garry McCarthy was officially fired from his position as Chicago's Chief of Police.
All eyes are on Paris
We recently attended the NorCal climate march in Oakland, where we asked those who attended why the issue of climate change is so important and what needed to be done.
Chicago protesters demand Mayor Emanuel's resignation
Leaders in the pursuit of justice say demonstrations will continue: there is such profound distrust and alienation from the police in the neighborhoods most affected.
Protests in Chicago after release of video in Laquan McDonald's shooting
"If there was no protest that would mean we've become immune to this madness."
