Worst Riot in a Decade Engulfs Paris; Macron Vows Action

SYLVIE CORBET / The Associated Press Dec 1, 2018 "Yellow jacket" protesters angry over taxes and France's high cost of living burn cars and tag the Arc de Triomphe amid clashes with police. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

French Police Fire Tear Gas, Water Cannons at Violent Protesters

THOMAS ADAMSON / The Associated Press Nov 24, 2018 The clashes come on the eighth day of demonstrations that began as opposition to fuel taxes but have become a rebuke of President Macron. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Shooting at Chicago’s Mercy Hospital Leaves 4 Dead

By AMANDA SEITZ and DON BABWIN / Associated Press Nov 19, 2018 Killed were a doctor, a pharmacy resident, a policeman and the gunman himself. A quarrel between former lovers was reportedly involved. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How Police Make Unsolved Rape Cases Look Like Successes

Bernice Yeung / Reveal Nov 19, 2018 Rape suspects walk free. Victims don’t get justice. And police get to count it as a victory. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

Dallas Police Officer Charged in Neighbor’s Death Is Fired

RYAN TARINELLI / The Associated Press Sep 24, 2018 At a hearing, Amber Guyger is dismissed for "adverse conduct." She is charged with manslaughter in the Sept. 6 shooting of Botham Jean in his home. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Terrorist Motive’ Alleged in Attack on Americans in Amsterdam

MIKE CORDER / The Associated Press Sep 1, 2018 A 19-year-old Afghan citizen is in custody after he allegedly stabbed two U.S. tourists at the Dutch capital's main train station before being shot by police. The unidentified victims suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Bill Would Ban Federal Officers From ‘Consensual’ Sex With Those in Custody

Clara Romeo / Truthdig Jul 28, 2018 In 31 states, federal law enforcement officials can legally claim that sexual acts with people in custody are consensual. A bipartisan bill aims to close this astounding loophole. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

American Society Would Collapse If It Weren’t for These 8 Myths

Lee Camp / Truthdig Jul 25, 2018 You cannot comprehend the level of inequality in our current world or even just our nation, but we choose to continue to live like this. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

In Win for Privacy, Justices Limit Cellphone Tracking by Police

MARK SHERMAN / The Associated Press Jun 22, 2018 The Supreme Court rules that police generally need a search warrant if they want to track criminal suspects' movements by collecting information about where they've used their cellphones. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Truthdig’s Michael Nigro Talks About Being Arrested While Doing His Work

Ilana Novick Jun 19, 2018 The photojournalist was documenting events staged by the Poor People’s Campaign in Jefferson City, Mo. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

If You’re a Protester in Chicago, Big Brother Is Watching You

By Mick Dumke / ProPublica Jun 12, 2018 The Rahm Emanuel administration has continued the city's long, troubled history of snooping on groups exercising their First Amendment rights—and now state legislators want to let it use drones. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

‘I’m Alive’: Russian Reporter, Ukraine Police Faked Killing

By DMYTRO VLASOV and NATALIYA VASILYEVA / The Associated Press May 30, 2018 Ukrainian authorities' plot to stage the death of journalist Arkady Babchenko in order to pull off a sting operation draws astonishment and censure from various sources. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )