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August 7, 2024

“A Vote Against Democracy”: Missouri Forces One City to Lock In More Money for Police

Daniel Nichanian,
December 4, 2023

“I’m Just Another Traffic Stop”

Pascal Sabino,
November 16, 2023

Promises to Scale Up Policing Stir Houston’s Mayoral Race

Michael Barajas,
October 13, 2023

Boston Mayor Backtracks on Ending  Controversial Police Surveillance Center

Piper French,
July 13, 2023

Why Dayton Quit ShotSpotter, a Surveillance Tool Many Cities Still Embrace

Stephen Starr,
May 2, 2023

Philadelphia’s Progressive Movement Aims for the Mayor’s Office

Maura Ewing,
February 16, 2023

In Chicago Mayor Race, Policing Dominates Over Violence Prevention Programs

Zachary A. Siegel,
August 17, 2022

Auditing the Status Quo in Los Angeles

Piper French,
March 4, 2022

Abolitionist Organizer Wants to Fill Los Angeles Power Vacuum

Piper French,
Michelle Wu Boston
February 11, 2022

A New Mayor Makes Boston the Latest Test Case on Confronting Police Violence

Eoin Higgins,
July 10, 2020

A Texas Referendum Provides an Early Window Into Battles Over Police Budgets

James Russell,
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