A collection of commentaries from Washington University faculty and other opinion leaders exploring the important issues raised by events in Ferguson.
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Protests and Beyond: Civic Reengagement
We stand for justice by engaging the spectrum of political action.
Local Religious Leaders Respond to Ferguson
Local faith leaders want unity for all people.
What Now? Three Ways to Tackle Structural Injustice
The single most important question St. Louis faces is: “What now?”
Law and Violence
The law that structures our society kills people. Some of the people it kills are innocent.
After Ferguson
Challenging racism requires more than just changing the actions of individual political agents.
Why the Grand Jury Process Can’t Be Trusted in this Case
Giving “all” of the evidence to the grand jury without any recommendation from the prosecutor presents at least two potential problems.
An Opportunity to Become Better and Stronger
Our law school stands ready to help build a stronger and greater community.
Difficult Days Ahead
What is happening in our region today must be connected to history.
This Book Has No End
The conclusion of the Mosaic Project provides us the opportunity to measure our progress.
Prudent and Fair Outcome for Grand Jury: Let a Jury Decide
The prudent thing to do at this point is to let an actual jury decide this case.
fergusonoctober.com
Too often in news outlets protesters are portrayed as violent cartoons.
The Job of the Darren Wilson Grand Jury
No matter what the grand jury decides, there is every reason for us to trust in this grand jury.