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POLICING & JUSTICE

Many protesters have become familiar with the short-term pain of exposure to tear gas. For some, it might turn out to be a long-term problem, too.

by Joey Peters April 14, 2021September 30, 2021

Scientists haven’t really studied the effects of repeated exposure to chemical irritants. In an era of protests, that’s starting to change.

POLICING & JUSTICE

Tear gas at bedtime: Brooklyn Center residents, including kids, suffer from aggressive police tactics to quell Daunte Wright protests

by Logan Carroll April 13, 2021September 30, 2021