The hottest Police brutality Substack posts right now

Police violently suppressed pro-Palestine protests, with videos showing force used on people who appeared to be complying or praying.
New laws and bans on phrases, along with pressure from a powerful lobby, are being used to criminalize and chill pro-Palestine speech and protest.
Without a national bill of rights, Australian civil liberties are weak, so protecting free speech and the right to protest is urgent.

Those in power aren’t capable or willing to fix our deepest problems — they’re motivated by profit, control, or staying in office, not by ending poverty, war, or ecological collapse.
Many people comfort themselves with a paternalistic belief that authority will protect them, and that mindset leads to excusing brutality and avoiding harsh realities.
Meaningful change requires taking the steering wheel away from the current ruling class and replacing the system with one that serves ordinary people, or else things will keep getting worse.

Tactics of militarized force used abroad are being turned inward and used against people at home. This creates a domestic climate of state terror similar to war zones.
Much of society tolerated or celebrated these brutal methods when they targeted foreigners or marginalized groups. That complicity made it easier for the same tactics to be deployed domestically.
Systems of surveillance, impunity, and militarized policing were perfected on occupied and demonized populations and are now ready for broad use. That means ordinary people can face the same lethal, arbitrary force once reserved for others.

2023 had a record number of police killings in the US, with a decrease in other crimes.
Minorities are killed by US police at disproportionately higher rates than white people.
Trump did not sign a pledge to not advocate for government overthrow in Illinois.

When a state perfects brutal control abroad, those same tactics often come home and are used against its own people.
Many people tolerated or even celebrated harsh tactics when they were used on occupied populations or marginalized communities, making society complicit in that violence.
That learned machinery of terror drives unaccountable killings and erodes civil liberties, so if it isn’t checked it puts everyone’s safety and democracy at risk.

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Personal anecdotes can bring depth to historical events and movements.
US must address police brutality, discrimination, and implement thorough recruit training.
Reforming law enforcement internally, such as tackling deputy gangs, is essential for community safety.

Claude Jean-Pierre, a retired Guadeloupean, was tragically killed by gendarmes during a routine traffic stop.
The family faced a challenging journey to seek justice, with pressure to silence their efforts, but eventually succeeded in getting the case investigated further.
The case highlights the importance of demanding accountability and justice in the face of potential institutional racism and police misconduct.

Scars and tattoos can hold personal significance and symbolize resilience and growth.
Beauty standards and self-perception can change over time and be influenced by external factors.
Facing adversity can reveal inner strength and a capacity for resilience and bravery.