Michael Jordan speaks out on police shootings: “I can no longer stay silent”
"I grieve with the families who have lost loved ones, as I know their pain all too well," wrote Jordan.
"We can't go back": Call to organize from Eric Garner's mother
The following is an exclusive article written for the Peoples World by Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner; Garner was slain by police two years ago on the streets of Staten Island.
Former Marine kills 3 Baton Rouge officers, wounds 3 others
A former Marine from Kansas City was identified as the shooter. He was killed at the scene.
Video: Chicagoans rally for community control, disarming of police
"If the governor of Minnesota can ask the President to do something, we sure as hell can."
After police shootings, Chicagoans demand accountability
A broad coalition of community groups has proposed a solution for reforming Chicago's police department.
Teamster was one of two African-Americans shot dead
Philando Castile was a Teamsters Local 320 member and nutrition services supervisor at the J.J. Hill Montessori school in St. Paul.
Horrific police killing of young Navajo mother Loreal Tsingine
Loreal Tsingine, a 27-year-old Navajo mother, was shot to death by police in Ariz.; Native Americans express outrage, saying it is part of genocide.
Samaria Rice appeals for unity at Kent State commemoration
"You are not born with it, you are taught racism; let's look for a cure to racism just as we seek cures to other diseases."
Mother of 27-year-old Navy vet: Virginia Beach police “executed my baby”
Gina Best said there are no words to describe her devastating grief after her daughter was shot and killed in a hail of bullets.
Adios Anita! Chicago challenges state’s attorney’s lack of transparency
In the midst of the bureaucratic uproar, citizens are gearing up to vote at the Cook County State's Attorney election on March 15.
