Jon Swaine

Guardian US edition

Guest

Senior reporter for the Guardian US, and lead author of a new project, The Counted, documenting officer-involved shootings 

Jon Swaine on KCRW

How many Americans are killed by police every year? Who are they? Are the incidents justified? Nobody knows the answers to those questions.

Law Enforcement: Some Unanswered Questions

How many Americans are killed by police every year? Who are they? Are the incidents justified? Nobody knows the answers to those questions.

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Yesterday, Baltimore saw protesters, cleanup crews and even dance troops — a far cry from Monday night's rioting. The National Guard is still on the streets.

Divided Baltimore — Is It America?

Yesterday, Baltimore saw protesters, cleanup crews and even dance troops — a far cry from Monday night's rioting. The National Guard is still on the streets.

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