What Minneapolis can learn from Camden on police reform
The Camden New Jersey experiment shows a city that abolished its police department in 2013 and rebuilt under county control with a focus on accountability and de escalation. From 2012 to 2018 violent crime fell 23 percent and nonviolent crime 48 percent, amid greater community policing, though reforms faced legal and union challenges. The piece notes Camden’s context differs from Minneapolis and emphasizes political will, contractual changes, and sustained oversight as key lessons.
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Bolton book blast exposes Trump as erratic and self serving
George Will censures Bolton and Trump, noting Republican silence after impeachment. Bolton’s revelations align with prior reporting on Trump’s calls to Xi and Ukraine, while GOP derision and a pandemic toll underscore national harm. Will calls for accountability of senators and White House insiders.
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Real change needs real action beyond surface gestures
Dahleen Glanton argues that removing Aunt Jemima, Juneteenth holidays, and flag bans are not enough as America confronts racism. She calls for genuine programs to revitalize distressed neighborhoods, diversify leadership in sports and industry, and dismantle systemic barriers, citing NASCAR and Quaker Oats as examples of minimal efforts.
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