Crime
Emerging From a Long Pandemic Hangover
The murder rate and traffic deaths are decreasing, and drug overdoses appear to be leveling off.
Why the Perception That Crime Is Rising Persists
President Joe Biden trumpets a falling violent crime rate, but FBI raw data tells a different story.
How Will Jury Selection Work for Donald Trump?
Past high-profile cases can help us know what to expect.
Assessing Claims About an Illegal Immigrant Arrested for Murder in Maryland
It’s true that Nilson Granados-Trejo faced multiple immigration detainers but was never deported.
There’s a Price to Pay for Public Trust
Crimes that corrupt our institutions don’t just hurt the people who are directly involved.
Staying Safe: Try That in a Small Town
The crime rate in an undersized municipality often isn’t what most expect.
What About Marc Fogel?
A schoolteacher’s family wants answers from Washington two years after his arrest in Russia.
Why Are Businesses Fleeing Portland?
Examining claims that crime in Portland is to blame for recent business closures.
In Praise of Normalcy
It’s how most Americans want to live their lives, contrary to the assumptions of arrogant radicals.
Even Systemic Problems Need Local Solutions
An uptick in shoplifting is a national trend, but one left best to cities to deal with.
The Return of the Firing Squad, Explained
Idaho’s state legislature paves the way for the execution method’s return.
America’s Changing Death Penalty Debate
Americans are souring on the death penalty for lots of different reasons.