Commentary
Abolition: ‘They said what they said’
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To educate ourselves, and our readers, Injustice Watch hosted a conversation with six Chicago-area abolitionists. Here’s a snapshot of what we heard.
Commentary
Amara Enyia: Chicago must defund—not just reform—the police
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“Reform is a perfectly warm, comforting blanket. It is comfortable and sedating. But it also smothers.”
News
Chicago has nearly tripled per capita police spending since 1964, data show
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For activists and city leaders calling on Mayor Lori Lightfoot to cut the police budget, it’s clear that the money could be better spent elsewhere.