CRIME POLICY

Apr 19 2026OPINION

The Real Cost of Easy on Crime Policies in Stores

A simple trip to buy painkillers shows how big choices affect everyday life. Many stores now lock up basic items like ibuprofen to stop theft. Shoppers wait while employees fetch the products from locked cases, creating delays. A customer from Florida pointed out that stores there don’t use this sys

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Pope’s Call for Mercy Sparks Trump’s Attack on “Crime”

The new American pope has spoken out against harsh immigration tactics, war in Iran and violence, urging leaders to welcome strangers. He also called on the world to pray for forgiveness, a message that fits his role as head of the Catholic Church. In response, former President Trump blasted h

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Apr 12 2026CRIME

Why NYPD overtime cuts could be making New York less safe

The detectives who stopped a machete-wielding attacker at Grand Central last weekend were working extra hours under a program now being scaled back. That program used overtime to put more officers in high-risk areas like subways and train stations. But overtime budgets have been shrinking for over a

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

City Hall wants to take charge of LAPD rules

Los Angeles City Council members on the far left are pushing a plan to move key decisions about policing away from the experts who run the LAPD. Instead they want city politicians and the city controller to write the rules on how officers work, who gets disciplined, and where money goes. One council

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Mar 14 2026POLITICS

Missouri's Step Backward: A Closer Look at the New Crime Laws

Missouri has recently made headlines with its new crime legislation. This law is being criticized for taking a step back in time. It focuses on being tough on crime, but many people are questioning if this is the right approach. The new law makes punishments harsher for certain crimes. This include

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

North Carolina Lawmakers Set to Question Charlotte on Crime After Rail Stabbings

The state House has called a hearing that will bring Charlotte’s top officials—mayor, police chief, sheriff and others—into the spotlight. The meeting follows two recent stabbings on the city’s light rail, one of which claimed a life. The incidents have sparked criticism from Republican legislators

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Nov 16 2025POLITICS

Democrats and Crime: A New Approach?

Rahm Emanuel, a former Chicago mayor, is pushing Democrats to take a stronger stance on crime. He wants them to be clearer about their plans to keep people safe. Emanuel is thinking about running for president in 2028. He believes Democrats need a better message on crime before the next big election

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Nov 06 2025POLITICS

California's Leaders: Are They Listening to the People?

Last year, a huge majority of Californians voted for Proposition 36. This law aimed to toughen penalties for certain theft crimes and ensure treatment for repeat drug offenders. Many hoped this would make communities safer and show that the state was serious about crime. However, the current governo

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Oct 28 2025POLITICS

Democrats Face Criticism Over Crime Policies

Bill Maher, a well-known comedian and political commentator, recently took to his podcast to express his frustration with the Democratic Party's approach to crime. He pointed out a staggering statistic from New York, where a small group of repeat offenders was responsible for a significant portion o

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Voters Oust Progressive DA, Opt for Tougher Stance in LA

In a surprising turn of events, Los Angeles has ousted its progressive District Attorney, George Gascon. The former U. S. Assistant Attorney General, Nathan Hochman, won the election by promising to take a tougher stance on crime. Hochman's victory reflects a growing concern among voters about publi

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