How Black Lives Matter demands accountability on Twitter — and when it works
Twitter offers a new way to apply collective pressure toward social change
Don’t expect mass Black Lives Matter protests again this summer
My research investigated what pushed White people to join last year’s protests
Would having more female officers improve policing?
Our study suggests that, on average, women are less likely to unnecessarily search cars or people.
Did last year’s Black Lives Matter protests push cities to defund police? Yes and no.
We’ll keep looking to see which trend continues
When Black women use motherhood’s power to advocate for Black lives
There’s a history behind putting a mother’s love to political use after a Black person is killed
Americans want police to release body-cam footage. But there’s a bigger worry.
Without disclosure requirements, police body cameras might simply expand surveillance without oversight.
When are police aggressive — and when are they respectful — toward Black Lives Matter protesters?
The neighborhood — along with leadership — makes a difference
Rep. Maxine Waters voiced the anger of many Black Americans. That’s important, politically.
When elected officials voice community anger, citizens feel heard — and get more politically involved.
Skinny Puppy, ‘Guilty’: The Week In One Song
Derek Chauvin is found guilty.
In Columbus, police killed a Black teenage girl. That fits a rarely discussed pattern.
Most White Americans think Black girls are older and more dangerous than their peers, new research finds. Police behave accordingly.