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fear of crime
Closing Argument
March 30
This Ain’t Just Texas: More States Want Power to Wage ‘War’ on Migrants
Several states are sending troops to the Southern border, even as the legal battle over immigration enforcement rages on.
By
Jamiles Lartey
Closing Argument
April 29, 2023
When ‘Shoot-First Culture’ Meets ‘Fear and Paranoia’
In less than a week, seven people were shot after doing the ordinary — ringing a doorbell or turning around in a driveway.
By
Jamiles Lartey
Closing Argument
November 5, 2022
Ahead of Midterms, Most Americans Say Crime is Up. What Does the Data Say?
More people than ever believe crime is up in their area, polls show. But public perception doesn’t always match reality.
By
Jamiles Lartey
,
Weihua Li
and
Liset Cruz
Analysis
August 2, 2019
Are Voters Ready to Move on From Willie Horton?
Democratic debates show how far the conversation has come on justice reform.
By
Andrew Cohen