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Baltimore city firefighters walk past a West Baltimore residence that was set ablaze after the funeral of Freddie Gray on April 28, 2015.

As Baltimore burns, community leaders condemn violence but urge reform

Justice

No one is happy about the violence that shook Baltimore on Monday, with politicians condemning the rioting and the family of Freddie Gray saying they’re “appalled.” But others in the city also want to point out the deep social problems that help fuel the anger.

The World

Cities, Municipal Bonds and a Potential for Disaster

Business, Economics and Jobs

NYPD monitored American Muslim student activities across Northeast

Global Politics

Designing social change for the rich

Development & Education

Mayors Address Economic Hardships Plaguing the Nation’s Cities

Reservation Courts Denied Justice By DOJ

Nearly 800,000 Native Americans living on reservations must rely on federal prosecutors to go after major crimes, including sexual assault, murder and other felonies, because state law enforcement agencies lack the legal right to intervene in tribal affairs. The process involves a written plea to federal prosecutors to pick up these cases which the tribal […]

The World

What’s on the agenda for America’s black mayors?

Global Politics

The 35th Annual National Conference of Black Mayors convenes today in Las Vegas. In honor of the conference, we put together our own roundtable of black mayors to talk about issues they’re facing during these tough economic times.

The World

Motor City hosts a health care town hall

Global Politics

WDET hosted a town hall meeting in Detroit yesterday to discuss (what else?) health care reform. Craig Fahle, host of WDET’s Detroit Today, moderated the meeting; he joins us with a recap of a refreshingly civil and informative discussion.

The World

Order in the court: Former Guantanamo prosecutor says evidence is in chaos

Global Politics

This week a former military prosecutor filed a federal court declaration stating that evidence against detainees is in such chaos that it’s impossible to build a fair case. The ex-prosecutor, Darrel Vandeveld, joins The Takeaway to explain his story.

The World

An Arizona law for Ohio

Arts, Culture & Media

Sheriff Richard Jones is pressing for a statewide law to require police to verify a person’s immigration status during routine stops. It’s generating some support among legislators and fear among Latinos. The World’s Jason Margolis has the story.