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Politicians Pushing Gun Control Dismiss Most Preventable Violent Crime

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2A • 4 min read

Politicians Pushing Gun Control Dismiss Most Preventable Violent Crime

Gun massacres highlighted by the media serve as a segue for Democrats to push gun control. Most violent crime, including gun crime, is often tolerated and made worse by their policies.

31 Jul 2022

Bodega Self-Defense Killing Shows the Failure of Progressive Criminal Justice Reform in NYC

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Crime • 1 min read

Bodega Self-Defense Killing Shows the Failure of Progressive Criminal Justice Reform in NYC

After a Bodega employee fatally stabbed an attacker, the New York District Attorney set his bail at $250,000.

11 Jul 2022

Soros-Funded Prosecutor Recalled in San Francisco

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Crime • 1 min read

Soros-Funded Prosecutor Recalled in San Francisco

San Francisco’s District Attorney Chesa Boudin has been recalled by 60% of voters. The Soros-funded prosecutor's reform efforts led to rising crime in the city.

08 Jun 2022

Left-wing Activist Attempts Political Assassination, Gets Bailed Out

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Criminal Justice • 1 min read

Left-wing Activist Attempts Political Assassination, Gets Bailed Out

Brown's bail is consistent with the recent progressive fad of criminal justice reform that puts criminals back out on the street.

18 Feb 2022

A BLM Activist Tried To Assassinate a Mayoral Candidate. Now He's Out on Bail.

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Crime • 1 min read

A BLM Activist Tried To Assassinate a Mayoral Candidate. Now He's Out on Bail.

"It is nearly impossible to believe that someone can attempt murder on Monday and walk out of jail on Wednesday," said mayoral candidate Craig Greenberg.

18 Feb 2022

A List Of Crime Spikes In Cities That Defunded The Police

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Progressivism • 4 min read

A List Of Crime Spikes In Cities That Defunded The Police

Over 20 major cities across the U.S. have either cut or shifted police budget funds since the death of George Floyd in May 2020. As a result, 2020 likely saw the largest homicide increase in American history, with high crime rates continuing into 2021.

21 Jan 2022