Mass Aerial Surveillance Is a Growing Orwellian Concern in the United States
Sep 8, 2016 The federal government has been equipping planes with monitoring devices for some time. But how far will law enforcement agencies go in order to watch citizens?
Secret Cameras Are Recording Baltimore’s Every Move — From the Sky
Aug 24, 2016 Since the start of 2016, the Baltimore Police Department has been using a privately funded and operated surveillance company to investigate crimes via a camera-equipped airplane -- without informing the public.Since the start of 2016, the Baltimore Police Department has been using a privately funded and operated surveillance company to investigate crimes via a camera-equipped airplane—without informing the public.
Why Are Police So Afraid of Bold, Black Women Like Korryn Gaines?
Aug 6, 2016 It is incredible that during this time of heightened public awareness of police brutality, officers continue to behave with impunity.Officer Who Drove Van Carrying Freddie Gray Acquitted of All Charges
Jun 24, 2016 Caesar Goodson was among six Baltimore officers charged with murder after Gray’s mysterious death while in police custody. Caesar Goodson was among six Baltimore officers charged with murder after Gray’s mysterious death while in police custody.
Judge Rules Edward Nero Not Guilty in Freddie Gray Case, but Social Media Disagrees
May 24, 2016 Twitter users from diverse backgrounds condemned the American justice system with the trending hashtag #NeroTrial.
Baltimore’s Election Results Are Decertified as State Investigation Is Launched
May 13, 2016 Analysis reveals discrepancies between the number of voters who appeared at polling stations and the number of ballots cast.
Artists, Political Figures Respond to the Death of Legendary Pop Artist Prince
Apr 22, 2016 The musician, 57, was found dead at his home following earlier reports of severe flu-like symptoms.AUDIO: Robert Scheer Talks With Professor and Former Drug Dealer D. Watkins About Life in Baltimore
Mar 5, 2016 In this week’s “Scheer Intelligence”—the Truthdig editor-in-chief’s podcast on KCRW—author, professor and activist D. Watkins discusses his book about life in Baltimore and why he has chosen to stay in the struggling city.
Truthdigger of the Week: Baltimore Mayoral Candidate DeRay Mckesson
Feb 14, 2016 The Black Lives Matter activist (at right in photo)—whose political campaign is off to an attention-grabbing start—seeks to tackle the issues of police brutality and criminal justice through education and employment. The Black Lives Matter activist (at right in photo)—whose political campaign is off to an attention-grabbing start—seeks to tackle the issues of police brutality and criminal justice through education and employment.VIDEO: So You Aren’t Racist. Good, but It’s Not Enough.
Jan 13, 2016 Nonracism is a “moral stance, an entire code for living your life and dealing with all the injustice in the world by not doing a damn thing,” says author Marlon James.
