Myrie delivers stump speech, but isn't running for mayor (yet)
The state senator’s comments, made while participating on a Caucus Weekend panel, came in response to a question on whether he’s considering a run.
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The state senator’s comments, made while participating on a Caucus Weekend panel, came in response to a question on whether he’s considering a run.
According to FBI data, the U.S. is about as safe as it’s ever been. So why is tough-on-crime rhetoric on the rise?
Homicides went up in 2020 and 2021 and are now rapidly coming back down. Violent crime nationwide hasn't increased. But the perception of a crime wave still colors U.S. politics.
Nearly 80% of black women view crime as a “very serious problem,” according to a survey conducted by GQR Research and Vera Action and released on Tuesday.
Cherelle Parker won the nomination on a pro-police platform and pseudo-left Helen Gym came in third, under conditions of worsening social conditions in Philadelphia.