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Nov 29, 2017

For People of Color in Jacksonville, Florida, Walking Can Be a Crime

Black pedestrians face unacceptable discrimination by law enforcement in the city of Jacksonville.

Walking is a lot of things. It’s great exercise. It’s a cost-free mode of...

By aclutn

Black pedestrians face unacceptable discrimination by law enforcement in the city of Jacksonville.

Walking is a lot of things. It’s great exercise. It’s a cost-free mode of...

By aclutn
Nov 29, 2017

Growing Up and Growing Old in Prison

The disturbing context of the Cyntoia Brown case.

In 2006, Cyntoia Brown was sentenced to life in prison for shooting and killing a 43-year-old man who had picked her up for sex. At the time of the...

By aclutn

The disturbing context of the Cyntoia Brown case.

In 2006, Cyntoia Brown was sentenced to life in prison for shooting and killing a 43-year-old man who had picked her up for sex. At the time of the...

By aclutn
Nov 27, 2017

Trump and Sessions Keep Trying to Institute Anti-Immigrant Policies

Luckily, the courts have blocked them at every turn.

They just can’t win.

Since taking office, President Donald Trump and Attorney General Jeff Sessions...

By aclutn

Luckily, the courts have blocked them at every turn.

They just can’t win.

Since taking office, President Donald Trump and Attorney General Jeff Sessions...

By aclutn
Nov 22, 2017

St. Louis Police Are Now Under Federal Investigation for Violating Protesters’ Civil Rights

The St. Louis police department’s record of police brutality has led to increasing scrutiny and widespread calls for reform.

This week, the FBI and the Justice Department...

By aclutn

The St. Louis police department’s record of police brutality has led to increasing scrutiny and widespread calls for reform.

This week, the FBI and the Justice Department...

By aclutn
Nov 22, 2017

The Drag Show Must Go On!

The aldermen of Portland, Tennessee, ran into the First Amendment when they tried to ban drag shows from their town.

On Monday night, the attempt by the town of Portland, Tennessee...

By aclutn

The aldermen of Portland, Tennessee, ran into the First Amendment when they tried to ban drag shows from their town.

On Monday night, the attempt by the town of Portland, Tennessee...

By aclutn
Nov 22, 2017

Let Them Buy Cake

The fact that a business’s products may be expressive does not give it the right to discriminate.

This piece originally appeared at ...

By aclutn

The fact that a business’s products may be expressive does not give it the right to discriminate.

This piece originally appeared at ...

By aclutn