As Texans face freezing temperatures, blackouts and water shortages, the most vulnerable populations remain overlooked, and mutual aids groups step in where the government won't.
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Author: Kohl Neal
A Southern boy living in Chicago. I write about politics, local news, great books, decent tv, and remarkable video games. I promise my writing is better than my website building.
Normalizing the Holiday Blues
This holiday season, as I try to feel as much cheer and joy as I can at the end of a year that has brought so much more grief, stress, and abrasive reality than many thought imaginable, I have realized something. It is something I have been realizing for years, as I struggle through Christmas… Continue reading Normalizing the Holiday Blues
How Grand Juries Cover Up Police Violence
The Grand Jury in the Breonna Taylor case was meant to deflect political blame away from Attorney General Cameron, not seek justice.
Texas Teachers Are Shouldering the Burden of Covid-19 Prevention
As students return to classes only weeks after the peak of the pandemic in their area, much of the burden of keeping them safe, stopping the spread of infection all while keeping up regular classroom education, is falling on teachers.
Prosecuting Looters, Pardoning Criminals
If activists have lost the trust of the city based on these incidents of looting, it is clear police should have lost that trust long ago.
Healing Communities Through Mental Health
Greater investment in mental health resources have shown to help reduce gun violence and crime. So why are communities most affected by violence deprived of mental health resources?
Teaching Over Policing
In this first part of this series, discussing alternatives to policing, we show how removing police from schools can open doors for new approaches and actual investment in Black education.
Update: A Break and A Series
A quick check-in about why I've been gone these past weeks, and some news about an exciting new project.
Police Violence and Gun Violence are Related
Police are not the solution to gun violence in Chicago, but part of the problem.
How Local Politics are Shaping Police Reform
Even as the national debate about police violence rages, local officials dictate the most meaningful steps to reforming police.
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