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Trump and More Trigger Protests Like It Was 1968

Posted February 13th, 2017 at 11:34 am (UTC-5)
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By Barbara Slavin From Bucharest to Baghdad to Birmingham, England and its namesake in Alabama, people are filling streets, squares and town halls to demand more transparent, accountable and welcoming government. The protests have become a regular occurrence in the United States since the inauguration of President Trump on January 20. But they are spreading […]

How to Prevent Violence in Cleveland

Posted July 15th, 2016 at 10:32 am (UTC-5)
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It’s encouraging that the police chief, Calvin Williams, has rejected, at least in theory, a militarylike appearance for his officers. Police officers in a free and democratic society don’t look, or act, like soldiers.

A Year After Freddie Gray’s Death, Two Baltimores

Posted April 20th, 2016 at 4:15 pm (UTC-5)
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Have massive protests and an ongoing trial caused police in Baltimore to change? It depends on who you ask.