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Displaying all articles tagged:
Botham Jean
justice
Oct. 9, 2019
Who Gets Grace in the Courtroom?
Judge Tammy Kemp’s decision to hug former cop and convicted murderer Amber Guyger tells us how our justice system works.
By
Zak Cheney-Rice
interesting times
Oct. 4, 2019
Sullivan: Trump Is Begging to Be Impeached. Give Him What He Wants — Right Now!
Draw up the articles now. Keep them short and focused on Ukraine and China. Don’t let Trump distract. Don’t let the evidence grow cold.
By
Andrew Sullivan
police shootings
Oct. 3, 2019
Black Grace Is Celebrated When America Fears Its Alternative
Brandt Jean’s courtroom act shows that, too often, forgiveness is palatable only because it lacks institutional power.
By
Zak Cheney-Rice
police shootings
Oct. 1, 2019
If Amber Guyger Is Reasonable, Who Isn’t?
The former Dallas police officer’s absurd defense for killing Botham Jean in his own apartment.
By
Zak Cheney-Rice
the national interest
Sept. 22, 2018
Ted Cruz Attacks Beto O’Rourke for Denouncing Police Murder in a Black Church
Ted Cruz either approves of police execution or thinks campaigning in black churches is scary.
By
Jonathan Chait