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Ferguson, Missouri: Highlights from VICE News Live Coverage - August 18, 2014
VICE News reported live from the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson, Missouri where protests over the police killing of unarmed 18-year-old Michael Brown have become a daily occurrence.
Ferguson, Missouri: Highlights from VICE News Live Coverage - August 17, 2014
VICE News reported live from the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson, Missouri where protests over the police killing of unarmed 18-year-old Michael Brown have become a daily occurrence.
Seattle's Former Police Chief Speaks Out Against Police Brutality
Norm Stamper ordered a brutal crackdown on WTO protesters in 1999, when he was Seattle's chief of police. Now, he's a vocal opponent of the militarization of cops—and says his mistakes are being repeated in Ferguson.
It's Time to Start Preparing Yourself for President Rand Paul
With half of the Republican presidential field trying to avoid jail time, Rand Paul is starting to look like a viable option for 2016. His response to the racism and police aggression in #Ferguson is the first sign that he might actually be able to win.
You Should Be Able to Talk Back to the Police Without Getting Assaulted
An Arizona State University professor was thrown to the ground by a rookie cop after a routine interaction got out of hand—and it's the civilian getting charged with assault in the aftermath.
The Police Are Cracking Down on Ride-Sharing Services That Make Cab Rides Cheaper
Why are the authorities in Miami and elsewhere hassling drivers associated with ride-sharing companies like Lyft? Are there really no serious crimes they could be dealing with instead?
Letting Marijuana Offenders Pay to Turn Felonies into Misdemeanors Is a Terrible Idea
It's a reform only the rich could love.
The Police Can Legally Kick You out of Your Home
The Third Amendment makes it unconstitutional for soldiers to quarter themselves in private homes. But cops may not count as soldiers and can force their way into any house they like, as the Mitchell family in Henderson, Nevada, found out in 2011. Now...