I want to explain why we published the piece today by Senator Tom Cotton. https://nyti.ms/3dyvJ5Z ">https://nyti.ms/3dyvJ5Z&q...

The Times editorial board has forcefully defended the protests as patriotic and criticized the use of force, saying earlier today that police too often have “responded with more violence — against protesters, journalists and bystanders.” https://nyti.ms/3cvhjlR ">https://nyti.ms/3cvhjlR&q...

We’ve also crusaded for years against the underlying, systemic cruelties that led to these protests.
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Opinion | So the South’s White Terror Will Never Be Forgotten

A new memorial and museum in Montgomery, Ala., bring attention to a disturbing chapter of the nation’s history — one that in some ways lives on.

http://nytimes.com/americaweneed

As part of our explorations of these issues, Times Opinion has published powerful arguments supporting protests, advocating fundamental change and criticizing police abuses.
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Opinion | Destructive Power of Despair

The protests are not necessarily about Floyd’s killing in particular, but about the savagery and carnage that his death represents.

https://nyti.ms/2ADdddY

Times Opinion owes it to our readers to show them counter-arguments, particularly those made by people in a position to set policy.

We understand that many readers find Senator Cotton& #39;s argument painful, even dangerous. We believe that is one reason it requires public scrutiny and debate.