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Justice Department cites abuses by police in Puerto Rico

September 12, 2011 By Emile Schepers

A new U.S. Department of Justice report sharply criticizes the Puerto Rican Police Department for brutality, racism, corruption and violations of constitutional rights.

Protesters target BART for cell phone cutoff

August 16, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

The rowdy but nonviolent roving protest was directed both at the BART's cell phone shutdown and BARTs police' fatal shooting of a homeless man last month.

Protests erupt over cell phone shutdown

August 15, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit shut off cell phone access to commuters at train stations and protestors say the police violated their right to free expression.

Step up, speak out today on debt crisis

July 27, 2011 By PW Editorial Board

Like many other crucial times in our nation's history, the American people are stepping up and speaking out for democracy and fairness on the debt and deficits.

Protests greet release of Oscar Grant’s killer

June 14, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

Hundreds marched peacefully to protest the release from prison of Johannes Mehserle, former BART police officer who killed passenger Oscar Grant III, after Mehserle had served just one year in prison.