Trump’s dangerous explicit endorsement of police brutality
Addressing a crowd of police officers in Long Island, New York, U.S. President Donald Trump explicitly endorsed police brutality, because "America is once again a nation of laws".
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How the ‘use of force’ industry drives police militarization and makes us all less safe
The growing militarization of law enforcement agencies, fueled by the "use of force" industry, has anti-police violence groups protesting and arguing that governments should prioritize human needs over militarization and violence.
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How storytelling can help address police violence
Storytelling can help address police violence by enabling victims to articulate their personal experiences and reveal unjust policing practices. As well, articulated personal experiences of police brutality can help policing agencies to develop better systems of accountability.
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1000 world leaders, celebrities demand reform of global drug control policies
Over 1000 world leaders, celebrities and activists have signed an open letter to to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, demanding reform of global drug control policies.
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Elizabeth May Rejects Harper’s Cosmetic Bill C-51 Amendments
Harper's Bill C-51 remains "dangerous and undemocratic" and "deeply unconstitutional" despite the Conservatives' proposed amendments, says MP Elizabeth May.
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