After a Night of Protests Baltimore Tries to Move On

Baltimore is recovering after the first night of a citywide curfew intended to quell days of protests following the death of Freddie Gray, the 25-year-old black man who mysteriously died in police custody earlier this month. His death triggered days of violent protests across parts of Baltimore, moving officials to declare a state of emergency, impose a citywide curfew, and bring in hundreds of additional law enforcement authorities. The U.S. Justice Department is investigating Gray’s death. Below are some of the smartest stories about what’s happened in Baltimore.

A Tale of Two Cities: A reporter who has lived in Baltimore for more than 30 years writes that the unrest following Freddie Gray’s death was inevitable. (via The Washington Post)

Rough Rides: A pattern of leaving suspects unbuckled in the backs of Baltimore police vans, like Freddie Gray, has resulted in numerous injuries, and the city has paid millions of dollars in settlements in police brutality cases in just the past four years. (via Vox)

2016 Candidates: A roundup of the aspiring presidential candidates’ varied reactions to what has happened in Baltimore. (via Mother Jones)

Strategic Violence: One perspective on property destruction as a political tactic. (via Salon)

Community Relations: What happened in Baltimore illustrates a long history of tension between community members and law enforcement. (via Vice News)