In Denver, it’s proving cheaper and maybe more effective—in limited circumstances. Here’s how.
Police reform
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The Democrats Need to Start Talking About Police Reform Differently
In the 2021 elections, four progressives in two blue cities lost to opponents who made policing a central issue. Consider it a warning.
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Justice for George Floyd Doesn’t Stop Here
Derek Chauvin’s conviction is a step toward progress, but the real work of reforming American policing has only just begun.
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The City That Transformed Its Police Department
How Camden, New Jersey created a model for police reform across the country.
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Could Joe Biden Benefit Politically From Calls to Defund the Police?
Possibly yes, in the same way Huey Long’s radicalism helped FDR.
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Why Have Police Reform Efforts Failed?
Cops need to get rid of a warrior model of policing and instead embrace a community guardian mentality.
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Why Cops Who Didn’t Want to Be Held Accountable Were Threatened by Obama
The federal government can intervene to demand police reform. The former president understood that.
