A Son of A Chicago Cop Reflects on Unrest
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I'm cautiously optimistic that there may be some positive results for African Americans in terms of safety in public space and freedom of mobility.
Recent Streetsblog USA posts about policing
CPD Order Streetsblog to Stop Filming Arrest
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A minor encounter with Chicago Police Department officers underscored the importance of making sure police follow laws protecting freedom of the press.
Talking With Kristen Jeffers of 'The Black Urbanist'
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Kristen Jeffers, the founder and editor-in-chief at the The Black Urbanist, talks to Streetsblog about how land use, planning and transportation systems don't often center black, queer, and feminist voices. And should.
Pedestrians Are Being Over-Policed in this Pandemic
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The U.S. has a long and disturbing history of imposing bad policies on walkers — and selectively enforcing the good ones.
Can We End Violent Crime on Transit Without Over-Policing?
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Chicago is putting more cops on train platforms — but LA cautions that it might come at a cost.
Why Are Cops Handcuffing Churro Vendors?
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Americans are waking up to the fact that police are unnecessarily harassing people of color for minor violations on public transit and demanding that cops back off.