Defunding the police
Coverage of Defunding the police in the Nexus archive.
- Democratic candidates grapple with past stances on defunding the police ahead of key midterm races
Democratic candidates are addressing their past positions on defunding the police as they campaign for key midterm races. Democrats argue that lawlessness during President Donald Trump's tenure poses a major threat to voters.
- Democratic candidates grapple with past stances on defunding the police ahead of key midterm races
Democratic candidates are addressing past support for defunding the police as they face midterm elections, with some moderating their rhetoric to avoid backlash. Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, has shifted tone on police funding but faces concerns over her earlier abolitionist statements.
- Democratic candidates grapple with past stances on defunding the police ahead of key midterm races
Democratic candidates are addressing past support for defunding police ahead of midterm elections, with some softening their rhetoric amid concerns over voter perceptions. Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, faces scrutiny over her previous 'defund the police' statements while competing in a swing state.
- Black Dems are right about the DSA threat — but they helped create it
Black Democrats acknowledge the threat posed by the DSA but argue they contributed to its rise. The article claims policies like defunding police, closing prisons, and freezing rent harm minority neighborhoods.
- SFUSD paid ethnic studies consultants $400,000 while reading and math scores cratered
The San Francisco Unified School District spent nearly $400,000 on consultants associated with 'ethnic studies' who focused on defunding the police and dismantling capitalism, despite declining reading and math scores among students. The district faces financial challenges, including a catastrophic budget deficit and potential school closures.
- Texas Dem Talarico's ‘culture of violence’ remarks resurface as he denies defund police ties
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico is facing scrutiny over 2019 remarks linking school police presence to a 'culture of violence,' as Republicans highlight his past comments to challenge his moderate image. Talarico denies supporting defunding police, while the GOP frames his proposals as aligning with progressive agendas. Democrats aim to flip the Senate seat, but Republicans seek to undermine his candidacy through historical critiques.
- Texas Dem Talarico's ‘culture of violence’ remarks resurface as he denies defund police ties
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico denies supporting defunding police, as Republicans resurface his 2019 comments linking school police presence to a 'culture of violence.' His campaign defends his stance as addressing school safety, while GOP critics label his proposals as extreme.