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Rashawn Ray
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Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution
Washington
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digital reading, pubilshing book deals, writing apps,self-publishing ebooks
Things that bore me.
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By Alyasah Ali Sewell, Keon L. Gilbert, Rashawn Ray, Jennifer Roberts| Brookings Institution@ Police reform is redefining political accountability for local decision-making across America. In Atlanta, the opening of Cop City, an 85-acre policing facility with a $115 million price tag, marks a pivotal moment in the city’s evolving approach to public safety. Officially known as the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, Cop City represents the use of advanced technology in the professionalization of policing.
By Rashawn Ray, Robyn Moore| Brookings Institution@ In 2020, following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the hands of former police officer Derek Chauvin and three other now former officers, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. However, the legislation never received a vote in the U.S. Senate. Though Democrats and Republicans agreed on a large portion of the legislation, they hit a stalemate on qualified immunity.
By Alyasah Ali Sewell, Keon L. Gilbert, Rashawn Ray, Jennifer Roberts| Brookings Institution@ Police reform is redefining political accountability for local decision-making across America. In Atlanta, the opening of Cop City, an 85-acre policing facility with a $115 million price tag, marks a pivotal moment in the city’s evolving approach to public safety. Officially known as the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, Cop City represents the use of advanced technology in the professionalization of policing.
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Brookings Institution
The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1916, it is known for its nonpartisan research on governance, economics, and global affairs. Brookings aims to improve policy and governance through evidence-based analysis, focusing on local, national, and global issues. The institution employs over 300 experts in various fields, including economics and foreign policy. Brookings produces peer-reviewed studies, policy briefs, and books on topics such as economic inequality and climate change. Its research has historically influenced significant legislation, including the Budget and Accounting Act of 1921 and the Social Security Act of 1935. The institution also hosts public forums and educational programs to promote dialogue among policymakers, academics, and industry leaders. Its primary audiences include government agencies, academic institutions, and international organizations like the United Nations and World Bank.
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