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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 AlternativeBrandt 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 ChurchTed Cruz either approves of police execution or thinks campaigning in black churches is scary.

By Jonathan Chait