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This could be the first line of a dystopian novel, but it’s actually part of the 2020 bar exam.

Since the protests decrying the murder of George Floyd began in May, the institution of American policing has taken center stage. Activists are calling for change, and the phrase “defund the police” can be heard in cities across the country. As the concept of slashing police budgets and reinvesting those resources into Black and Brown communities goes increasingly mainstream, a more radical call is also gaining attention: Abolish the Police.

Ending Border Patrol’s long-standing abuses and impunity requires divestment, accountability, and removing the agency from U.S. communities.

MAT saves lives. It's time we offer it to incarcerated people as a matter of policy.

Fairfax Financial CEO Prem Watsa claims to champion anti-Black racism. So why is his company bankrolling bail insurance?

How the COVID-19 pandemic's impact has the potential to wreak havoc on an often forgotten population.

There's still work to be done to make sure the right to vote applies to everyone, including people with disabilities.