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A recent string of police scandals reveals how heavy-handed policing and monetized misery work in tandem to exacerbate the county’s entrenched social ills Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help…
In our series responding to viewer mail, Paul Jay joins Taya Graham to give his views on questions raised by viewers Subscribe to our page and support our work at…
The rise of police spending at the expense of recreation centers is under fire from community activists as Baltimore continues to grapple with record levels of violence Subscribe to our…
Despite promise of reforms the Baltimore Police Department continues  to keep personal records secret, even when an officer is convicted of a crime Subscribe to our page and support…
The roots of Baltimore’s current corruption scandal lie in the ongoing effort to transform public entities into sources of profit for private interests Subscribe to our page and support our…
A 20-year-old student activist was charged with felony wiretapping for using Facebook Live while in the office of Rep. Andy Harris, known for pushing back against the legalization of marijuana…
The illegal arrest by a Baltimore City cop has lead to charges of false imprisonment and misconduct, but also reveals a deep-rooted reason why police seek to silence critics Subscribe…
To understand how policing affects the psyche of a community, we explore the story of black business owner in Baltimore who was raided so many times he filed a lawsuit,…
In the latest episode of the Police Accountability Report we discuss an arrest caught on tape which seems to diverge from the account given by officers, and discuss if it’s…
A recent secret deal to give a Mesa, Arizona police officer a lifetime pension after a controversial shooting is raising questions about a system that appears to have troublesome incentives…
An analysis of Sen Sanders’ new criminal justice reform plan and a brief history of neoliberal democrats ‘playing’ at progressive politics while enacting regressive policies. Subscribe to our page and…
From medicare for all to neoliberal tax subsidies for major corporations the mainstream media often bolsters the notion that a more fair and equitable society is not possible Subscribe to…
A closer look at Fox News reporting reveals that the narrative espoused by President Trump that Baltimore is, “rat and rodent infested” is complicated by people from outside of Baltimore…
The Real News has learned a Baltimore police officer was convicted of 1st degree assault for pulling a gun on pedestrian who he almost hit with his car. Please join…
TRNN takes an in-depth look at so-called public-private partnerships and how they funnel public money into the pockets of the ultra-wealthy Subscribe to our page and support our work at…
This Police Accountability Report examines why the police continue to use force when no crime was committed. Chad Wilkins–who was depressed from a recent divorce and had threatened to hurt…
Despite a nationwide drop in crime, the number of cops continues to grow. In this episode of the Police Accountability Report we examine some of the consequences of that growth…
In an exclusive an interview with the victim of a nearly deadly encounter with a cop, Kevon Miller describes how the officer avoided jail time despite committing a crime that…
A movement to tax non-profits in a city mired in poverty has hit an obstacle: The richest institutions claim they already pay enough. Subscribe to our page and support our…
PAR investigates a collision that lead to serious injuries for a motorcyclist on Maryland’s lower Eastern Shore, and examines both the evidence and what police aren’t saying about the incident…
An in-depth look at a series of local scandals shows how politicians game the healthcare system for private benefit, raising the costs for everyone. Producer: Taya Graham Producer/Editor: Stephen Janis…
The Police Accountability Report explores how a controversial shooting may lead to a lifetime pension for the officer involved, and why concepts like blanket criminality and moral disqualification drive the…
Auditors across the country are turning the tables on police surveillance. The Police Accountability Report spoke to an auditor who was arrested to understand how filming cops ultimately preserves our…
We spoke to Code Pink co-founder Medea Benjamin after Thursday’s War Powers resolution vote. Whose interests are driving the narrative around conflict with Iran? Director/Video Editor: Taylor Hebden Audio Engineer:…
The police accountability report takes a critical look at some of the most disturbing acts of policing caught on video in 2019. Please join Taya Graham and Stephen Janis for…
TRNN confronted the head of the country’s only prescription affordability board about his past ties to a lobbying firm that represented a major pharmaceutical company. It’s part of our ongoing…