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Advocates in Pa. say there are ways to mitigate the disaster, but officials must act.

A 1927 book details many of the same issues as a Pew report released this week.

Critics have low expectations for the chronically underfunded watchdog group.

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“Crown” by Russell Craig overlooks the plaza where Rizzo once stood guard.

Can the USPS handle the onslaught? Here’s everything you need to know.

The fight for the Black vote has never been more important.

Even if officers assault civilians, they rarely face repercussions — and sometimes get promoted, newly released documents show.

Allegations of discrimination have been piling up for years.

Beyond the Rizzo and Columbus statues, there are at least dozen others at stake.