What the Defund Movement Has Meant for Police Budgets Nationwide
May 27, 2021
Plus, a look at one specific city’s efforts to reallocate funds back to the community.
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The Future of Policing in America
Recently, The Takeaway convened five of those voices, across law enforcement, advocacy, and academia, and asked them to come together to talk about the way forward. What is the future of policing in America? In our ongoing coverage, we tackle what’s broken in today’s system and what it would take to fix it.
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It's Been One Year Since George Floyd was Murdered
May 25, 2021A look at how the murder of George Floyd changed how many people's understanding of the role that racism plays within American institutions. -
George Floyd's Murder Sparked a Global Movement
May 25, 2021People in Thailand, Argentina, Mexico, Japan, and other countries across the globe demonstrated solidarity with Black Americans. -
Is Legislation the Answer to Removing Extremists from Police Departments?
May 13, 2021Since George Floyd was murdered by a white police officer in Minneapolis last summer, the role of racism and bias in policing has been front and center for many Americans. -
The Work That Remains in the Wake of Guilty Verdict for Derek Chauvin
Apr 28, 2021The guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin came as a relief to many nationwide, but the number of people killed by police since his trial began underscores the broader issues that remain. -
Community Questions Lack of Transparency After Law Enforcement Killing of Andrew Brown Jr.
Apr 27, 2021Andrew Brown Jr. was killed by Sherriff's Deputies in North Carolina. -
GOP States Are Pushing for Stricter Penalties for Protesters
Apr 26, 2021On the heels of last summer’s racial justice uprisings, GOP states like Florida, Oklahoma, and Iowa are increasing legal punishments for protesters. -
Following Derek Chauvin's Conviction, Renewed Calls for Police Reform in Congress
Apr 23, 2021While many breathed a sigh of relief following the verdict, the days since have been a reminder of just how rampant police violence is in the country. -
What's Next for the Minneapolis Police Department?
Apr 22, 2021After the guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin’s case was delivered, the Department of Justice announced that they would investigate the Minneapolis Police Department.
