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Tag: code of silence

Posted inPerspectives: The Powers That Be

Stephen Douglas and the ‘right side’ of history

by Curtis Black July 17, 2020July 17, 2020

As memorials to the notorious Civil War era politician get challenged, Douglas’ legacy may offer lessons for the path forward in addressing racism and police brutality.

Posted inPerspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Chicago needs top cop to confront the code of silence, not downplay it

by Curtis Black January 16, 2020January 17, 2020
Posted inCriminal Justice

Chicago’s new interim top cop Charlie Beck comes with a Black Lives Matter warning

by Josh McGhee November 8, 2019November 22, 2019
Posted inCriminal Justice

Chicago police officers fired over Laquan McDonald testimony were accused of another ‘cover up’

by Elly Rivera August 9, 2019August 10, 2019
Posted inCriminal Justice, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

The Chicago police union’s ‘alternative facts’ on police reform

by Curtis Black May 2, 2019May 8, 2019
Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

A perplexed progressive’s guide to Chicago’s mayoral election

by Curtis Black March 29, 2019April 4, 2019
Posted inPerspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

In final act, Emanuel cements legacy of tolerating corruption, promoting segregation

by Curtis Black March 7, 2019March 10, 2019
Posted in16 Shots, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Justice for Laquan McDonald doesn’t end with Jason Van Dyke or the mayor

by Curtis Black September 4, 2018October 7, 2018
Posted inCriminal Justice, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Chicago’s pattern of withholding evidence in police misconduct cases keeps getting worse

by Curtis Black February 15, 2018February 14, 2018
Posted inCriminal Justice

What we learned about city lawyers who defend police in lawsuits

by Jonah Newman July 26, 2016July 26, 2016

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