On Our Radar: Feminist News Roundup

Here’s what we’re reading today: 

• In one year, the number of Americans who see think the criminal justice system is racist rose nine percent. The coverage of Ferguson might have helped white Americans especially see the racial disparity in our policing. [Sociological Images] 

• Speaking of which, this story about a black teen who spent years in jail in New York City without a trial is appalling. [New Yorker] 

• California has set up a fund to provide legal representation to the undocumented children who cross the border and wind up facing complicated immigration proceedings to determine whether they qualify for asylum. [Reuters] 

• Tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters are blocking the streets of downtown Hong Kong today, refusing to leave despite police firing tear gas into the crowds. [BBC] 

• Black people are woefully underrepresented in local government—a study of cities where more than 20 percent of the population is black found that city councils rarely reflect those demographics. [New York Times] 

• Veterans are taking Fox News to task for anchors cracking a joke about “boobs on the ground” in Syria. [Feministing]

• Looking for a good book to read? Here are some recommendations courtesy of The Toast. [The Toast]  

• John Oliver’s take on why conservatives are still reading Ayn Rand is way too funny. [Salon]

What did I miss? Add what you’re reading to the comments.