baltimore
No, Freddie Gray Did Not Have a "Pre-Existing Spinal and Neck Injury"
Gabrielle Bluestone · 04/29/15 08:45PMBaltimore residents have been protesting for Freddie Gray—the 25-year-old black man whose spine was severed in police custody earlier this month—under the theory that excessive force was involved in his death. But according to a new “report” that surfaced today and started popping up on everyone’s racist uncle’s Facebook feed, Gray had a pre-existing spinal condition that may have contributed to his death. There’s just one problem: this is total bullshit.
Taylor Berman · 04/29/15 04:07PM
Why Won’t Rand Paul Tell the Truth About Trains?
Ashley Feinberg · 04/29/15 04:00PMDuring a radio interview yesterday, Senator Rand Paul weighed in on the ongoing unrest in Baltimore. “I came through the train on Baltimore last night,” the Kentucky Republican and 2016 presidential candidate told conservative radio host Laura Ingraham. Chuckling, he added, “I’m glad the train didn’t stop.” There’s just one problem with Sen. Paul’s account: Every train traveling through Baltimore that night stopped at Baltimore’s Pennsylvania Station.
White CNN Anchor Scolds Black Baltimore Councilman for Saying "Niggers"
Jay Hathaway · 04/29/15 03:00PMMost Baltimore Protesters Arrested Monday Remain in Jail Without Charges
Taylor Berman · 04/29/15 12:09PMWatch Baltimore Police Make a Protester Disappear
Gabrielle Bluestone · 04/28/15 10:04PMTear Gas Fired as Cops Enforce First Night of Baltimore Curfew
Gabrielle Bluestone · 04/28/15 10:00PMMegyn Kelly Lectures Protesters For Rudely Interrupting a Reporter
Gabrielle Bluestone · 04/28/15 09:30PMThank god someone was around tonight monitoring the politesse of the Baltimore protesters. That hero? Miss Manners herself, Fox News’ Megyn Kelly.
I Spent the Evening at a Happy, Heavily Guarded Baltimore Block Party
Andy Cush · 04/28/15 09:23PMMy first indication that things would be different at Baltimore’s North and Pennsylvania Avenues this evening came when I met Crystal Smith and Jessica Mullen. “Hey!” Crystal called to me, wearing a Baltimore Ravens t-shirt, standing three blocks away from a CVS that was burned and looted just last night (and again today). “Wanna help us move the camel?”
"Just Call Them Niggers," Exasperated CNN Guest Tells Erin Burnett
Gabrielle Bluestone · 04/28/15 06:40PMErin Burnett really tried, bless her heart, to imagine a reason why it might be inappropriate to refer to protesting black Baltimore teenagers as thugs.
Why Don't the Media Report On All the People We Don't Beat to Death
Alex Pareene · 04/28/15 04:59PMBaltimore’s 12 O’Clock Boys Stop by the Protests
Taylor Berman · 04/28/15 03:53PMThe Looted CVS That Caught on Fire Has Once Again Caught on Fire
Taylor Berman · 04/28/15 03:03PMThis drug store can’t catch a break.
The NRA Is Already Lying About What's Happening in Baltimore
Sam Biddle · 04/28/15 02:45PMGood Afternoon, From Baltimore
Andy Cush · 04/28/15 02:25PMI left my hotel at around 11:30 this morning and headed to the Inner Harbor, where I’d heard the National Guard was stationed. But Baltimore, at least near Camden Yards where I am, feels fairly quiet. People are out and about; if it wasn’t for the presence of guards and troopers it would feel like normal spring day.
Tomorrow’s Orioles-White Sox Game Will Be Closed to the Public
Taylor Berman · 04/28/15 02:01PMNational Guard Prepares to Deploy Toilets as Chipotle Caters Lunch
Andy Cush · 04/28/15 01:53PM"Those Kids Were Set Up"
Tom Scocca · 04/28/15 01:15PMI was at a stoplight in front of Frederick Douglass High School and directly across from Mondawmin Mall. It was exactly 3 p.m. The mall was on lockdown. There were police helicopters flying overhead. The riot police were already at the bus stop on the other side of the mall, turning buses that transport the students away, not allowing students to board.They were waiting for the kids. As I sat at the intersection of Gwynns Falls, I saw several police cars arriving at the scene. I saw the armored police vehicle arrive. Those kids were set up, they were treated like criminals before the first brick was thrown.