Voters Didn’t Buy the ‘Crime Panic’ Narrative. Democrats Should Take Note. Americans around the country were unmoved by tough-on-crime rhetoric, and instead voted in a string of reform-minded candidates. The results show that it’s time for Democrats to rethink their approach on public safety. Jerry Iannelli, Nick Wing
As Political Ads Fearmonger on Crime, Victims Want Alternatives Instead of co-opting victims’ voices, political candidates and elected officials should center them. Lenore Anderson, Aswad Thomas
Criminalized Abortions Loom Over Phoenix’s Biggest Prosecutor Election Maricopa County elects a new top prosecutor this year. In the meantime, state law could let the county’s conservative county attorney prosecute abortions if Roe falls. Meg O'Connor
