Driven into Debt: How Chicago Ticket Debt Sends Black Motorists Into Bankruptcy
A cash-strapped city employs punitive measures to collect from cash-strapped residents — and lawyers benefit. Melissa Sanchez and Sandya Kambhampati report on the plight of African American motorists in Chicago.
Sunday Comics
Every Sunday has its share of Comics/every woman has a second half/And now it’s samba time for Tambo and Weep Day for Urine Man
If You Came at Night Like A Broken King
Robert Lashley watches Black Panther and comes out thinking.
Elections and the Egyptian Movement of 2011: Thinking with Alain Badiou About the Current Situation
For French philosopher Alain Badiou, elections pose a more important question for the movement in Egypt beyond the issue of participation.
How the “Fake News” Frenzy Threatens Dissent
The attempt to stifle “fake news” also stifles legitimate voices of protest. Cristina Orsi writes.
Why is America Overpaying for Cable?
The cost of cable in America is out of control. Katrina Worsham counts the costs.
Principles, Open Access, & Everyday Choices
When it comes to doing right, it’s not enough to be idealistic. Hilda Bastian considers the dilemmas of choosing between principles and values in open access.
Law Enforcement Use of Face Recognition Systems Threatens Civil Liberties, Disproportionately Affects People of Color: EFF Report
Facial recognition algorithms remain biased against people of color. EFF makes a plea for oversight of law enforcement reliance on facial recognition software.
Sunday Comics
I’m going under, down under where the lights are low. To a place where all the mutants go, doing things I never did before — Sunday Comics, coming back for more. Little girl with the full red lips, never knew it could be like this! You put me in a situation, goin’ through soft core mutation! Going under!
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