police shootings

After a painful week for police and protesters, Obama says America is united

By Yonat Shimron — July 9, 2016
"There is sorrow. There is anger. There is confusion about the next steps.," the president said. "But there is unity in recognizing that this is not how we want our communities to operate."

After the shootings, Dallas clergy will pray, then advocate for change

By Adelle M. Banks — July 8, 2016
(RNS) One pastor will host a 'community conversation' led by young protesters to discuss advocacy for changes to “redo policing.”

Time for white churches to speak out about police shootings

By guest — July 8, 2016
MEMPHIS — Let the confession and repentance begin this Sunday.

Obama: Dallas police shootings were ‘vicious, calculated and despicable’

By RNS staff — July 8, 2016
WARSAW — It was the second time Friday that Obama addressed policing issues as the rapidly evolving situation continued to command his attention in Warsaw, where he's attending a two-day NATO Summit.

Why Alton Sterling and Philando Castile might reject a beloved biblical passage

By David P. Gushee — July 7, 2016
(RNS) When government authorities terrorize the innocent, we must resist them with every fiber of our being.
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