Turnout Was Down In Some Of Philadelphia's Most Reliably Democratic Areas
Several wards in North and West Philadelphia saw turnout dip by 10% or more compared with 2012 levels — but even if Clinton had matched Obama's vote count, she still would have lost Pennsylvania.
The Little-Known Law That Put A Man Behind Bars Twice For The Same Shooting
Carlos Carromero served his time for shooting and paralyzing a man in 1984. Thirty years later, the assault charge became a homicide.
Philadelphia Couldn’t Stop Trump
"There's a lot of people in this country who don't care about us," one black voter said.
Clinton Nearly Won As Many Philadelphia Votes As Obama In 2012, But Still Lost Pennsylvania
Black voters did their part in the city. But so did Trump's mostly white supporters, here and across the state.
"I'm Confident He’s Gonna Win": Trump Supporters Reject Plan To Monitor Polls
Despite the candidate's calls for supporters to help prevent alleged election fraud in Philadelphia, attendees at a rally Friday had little interest in participating.
Sheldon Johnson Wants to Go Straight, But The Past Won’t Let Go
Years ago, his grandfather set in motion a cycle of imprisonment that has trapped his family. Now Sheldon Johnson must carry the burden of his name.
Here's What It's Like To Be A Black Cop In Baltimore
"I don’t wanna do this shit no more."
Justice Department Plans To End Use Of Private Prisons
The directive affects 12% of federal prisoners. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates said in a memo that the for-profit facilities "do not maintain the same level of safety and security" as prisons run by the government.
Law Vs. Order: How An Albuquerque DA Took On Her Own Police Department And Lost Everything
For 14 years, Kari Brandenburg was the district attorney of the biggest county in New Mexico, like her father before her, and was a loyal ally to the police. But when she charged two officers for the shooting death of a mentally ill man in 2014, the department's revenge was swift and severe.
Baton Rouge Mayor Calls Claims Of Police Racial Profiling "Bullshit"
Around 20 residents described to BuzzFeed News a pattern of racial profiling, arbitrary searches, and excessive force, despite the city's claim that it has made community policing a priority.
Baton Rouge's Mayor Fired A Police Chief Who Wanted To Reduce Racial Profiling
Some officers "believe that everybody they come across or most people they come across with that color of skin is probably a criminal,” former chief Dewayne White said.
Police Say "There's Not Much We Can Do" After Officers Are Ambushed In 4 States
While motives for the surprise attacks had yet to be established, they struck a nerve in a law enforcement community left wary by the Dallas police shootings.
Dallas Officer-Involved Shootings Have Rapidly Declined In Recent Years
After a deliberate shift in police training, excessive force complaints against the Dallas Police Department dropped by 64% between 2009 and 2014. The number of arrests and officer-involved shootings also declined in recent years.
Deonte Hoard Was The 53rd Of 489 Homicide Victims In Chicago Last Year
Shot and killed just shy of his 18th birthday, he was one of 489 homicide victims in Chicago last year. How this happened — and how it keeps happening — is both one person's story and the story of how a community has been forced to adjust to murder as an everyday fact of life.
How Chicago Protects Police Involved In Fatal Shootings
Chicago police officer Gil Sierra shot three black men in six months and stayed on the force. This is how the city with more police shootings than any other in America circles its wagons.
What Donald Trump's Victory Looked Like At The Trump Bar
While its namesake was celebrating his primary victory in New Hampshire, New York's Trump Bar was a quiet place to sit and take in some election results.
"Don't Ever Tell Us What You Saw": The Story Behind The Deadliest Prison Bus Crash In Texas History
In January 2015, a prison transport carrying 15 men — three guards and 12 chained-together inmates — ran off the road. It was one of the bloodiest days in the history of Texas prisons.
Body Cam Footage Captures Alabama Police Officers Shooting Unarmed Black Man
Body camera footage obtained by BuzzFeed News shows an officer firing at an unarmed black man in the passenger's seat of a car during an Alabama traffic stop in 2013. The footage had not been previously released publicly.
State Review Finds “Culture Of Racism” And “Code Of Silence” At California Prison
Geographic isolation and resistance from the prison guard union have helped create a dangerous environment for inmates at High Desert State Prison, according to a report by the state’s Office of the Inspector General. The conditions described in the report mirror those enumerated in a 2015 report from BuzzFeed News.
"This Is What They Did For Fun": The Story Of A Modern-Day Lynching
Craig Anderson was headed home to celebrate his birthday with his partner. Instead, he became the victim of a brutal and violent form of racism that many in Mississippi had thought long gone.