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P.R. Lockhart

Staff Writer

    Latest articles by P.R. Lockhart

    Criminal Justice
    A black man tried to cash a paycheck. The bank called 911.A black man tried to cash a paycheck. The bank called 911.
    Criminal Justice

    Paul McCowns’s story of “banking while black” is the latest instance of 911 being called on people of color for no reason.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Technology
    How Russia exploited racial tensions in America during the 2016 electionsHow Russia exploited racial tensions in America during the 2016 elections
    Technology

    New reports detail how Russian internet trolls manipulated outrage over racial injustice in America.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    Mia Love wants the GOP to reach out to minority voters. The party is doing the opposite.Mia Love wants the GOP to reach out to minority voters. The party is doing the opposite.
    Politics

    Prominent black Republicans want their party to embrace communities of color, but the party seems unlikely to do so.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Criminal Justice
    Video of police ripping a black child from his mom has sparked debate over NYPD practicesVideo of police ripping a black child from his mom has sparked debate over NYPD practices
    Criminal Justice

    Charges have been dropped against Jazmine Headley, but questions about the NYPD’s use of force remain.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Race
    White supremacist who drove into a Charlottesville crowd sentenced to life in prisonWhite supremacist who drove into a Charlottesville crowd sentenced to life in prison
    Race

    A jury sentenced James Fields Jr. to life in prison plus 419 years for 10 charges, including the murder of Heather Heyer.

    By Jane Coaston and P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    Republican Brad Raffensperger wins Georgia secretary of state runoffRepublican Brad Raffensperger wins Georgia secretary of state runoff
    Politics

    In a contest seen as a referendum on the future of voting rights, voters elected a candidate backed by Governor-elect Brian Kemp.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Live results for Georgia’s secretary of state election
    Politics

    The Tuesday runoff between John Barrow and Brad Raffensperger has become a referendum on the future of voting rights in the state.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    The Georgia secretary of state runoff election, explainedThe Georgia secretary of state runoff election, explained
    Politics

    The Tuesday election between John Barrow and Brad Raffensperger could reverse a string of voting issues in Georgia.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Criminal Justice
    Amber Guyger has been indicted for murder after the Botham Jean shootingAmber Guyger has been indicted for murder after the Botham Jean shooting
    Criminal Justice

    The indictment comes nearly three months after the former police officer shot and killed Jean in his own apartment.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Police Violence
    The Alabama mall shooting highlights the dangers of owning a gun while blackThe Alabama mall shooting highlights the dangers of owning a gun while black
    Police Violence

    The shooting of Emantic Bradford shows how gun rights don’t protect black Americans from police violence.

    By P.R. Lockhart