Why We Believe the Myth of High Crime Rates

The crime issue, a focus of the 2024 presidential election, is sometimes rooted in the misplaced fears of people who live in some of the safest places ... Read More

Crime and (political) punishment

Property crime is down, too. The issue, particularly in an election year, is that Americans still see ... growing, reinforcing our role as the indispensable insider source for reporting on ... Read More

Nancy Mace demonstrates how easy it is to fear-monger on crime

You don’t need to click the video that Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) posted to X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday to be misinformed. The text accompanying the video summarized its premise — “Since ... Read More

Fox News twists data on economy and crime to attack Biden

There is an enduring chicken-egg question in American politics ... they were about to see) was a montage of violent incidents caught on tape — three incidents, to be precise. “So if crime ... Read More

Why Losing Political Power Now Feels Like ‘Losing Your Country’

It is difficult, if not impossible, to attempt to counter polarization at a time when partisan sectarianism is intense and pervasive. Read More

Nancy Mace Says Crime Has ‘Skyrocketed’ Under Biden. It Hasn’t.

Rep. Nancy Mace incorrectly claimed that crime is “skyrocketing” across the United States under President Joe Biden, prompting X (formerly Twitter) to issue a community note correcting her. Read More

Moderate Republicans prepare to fend off challenges from the right: From the Politics Desk

Plus, how high voter turnout could benefit Republicans this fall and the latest developments from the Trump trial. Read More

Wards held by Chicago's political dynasties have a common trait: lower crime

Until the last decade, Chicago’s political dynasties reigned supreme. But they ... (See the study below.) Researchers examined crime rates from 2011 to 2018 in wards held by aldermen who were ... Read More

Poll finds Americans' support for checks and balances depends on who is in office

He's given up hope on Congress taking action. "From what I've seen, the Republicans are trying to get some stuff done, the Democrats are trying to get some other stuff done — they're not mixing ... Read More

Politics Friday from MPR News

April 17, 2024 • By this time next year, Minnesota might have quite a few new stores where people can buy marijuana in various forms. The goal is for an early 2025 rollout of licensed retail ... Read More

All INdiana Politics Special: The GOP Governor’s Debate

She notes other states are growing by eliminating their income taxes. “I’m the only one on this stage that has the political ... who’s fought crime and locked people up for violent offenses. Read More

Drew Barrymore Reflects on Growing Up in the Spotlight Since 11 Months Old: 'You Never Figure It All Out'

The host of 'The Drew Barrymore Show' looks back on her highs and lows and family legacy: "If someone shares their story, it makes me feel so much less alone" Drew Barrymore — actress, talk show ... Read More