Democrats in Minneapolis recently lost a battle when the city overwhelmingly voted "No" on a measure to abolish law enforcement in their city. This measure to abolish the police had been supported by Squad Member Rep. Ilhan Omar (D–MN). The voters of Minneapolis voted against Question 2 with 57% of the 136 precincts. This compares to the 59,196 votes for. The amendment was … [Read more...] about George Floyd’s Minneapolis Votes No To Abolish Police Despite Ilhan Omar’s Support
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Defund The Police Democrats Drop $100K On Private Security, MSNBC Calls Them Poison
Despite being strong advocates of the Defund the Police movement, it seems that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other members of “The Squad” have no problem dropping thousands of dollars on their own private security. According to Federal Election Commission records, members of the Squad have dropped nearly $100,000 on private security in the third financial quarter. The … [Read more...] about Defund The Police Democrats Drop $100K On Private Security, MSNBC Calls Them Poison
De Blasio Announces ‘Community Guide’ & Tells NYPD To Focus On Customer Service
The number of murders in the United States has jumped nearly 30% since 2020 and has been considered one of the largest single-year increases ever recorded in the country. The overall crime rate, which includes murder, assault, robbery, and rape, increased around 5%. While the number of murders and shooting incidents in New York City declined compared with August 2020, there are … [Read more...] about De Blasio Announces ‘Community Guide’ & Tells NYPD To Focus On Customer Service
Minneapolis Supreme Court Approves Ballot Question For Scrapping The Police Department Entirely
Just a few weeks ago, a lower court in Minneapolis had struck down a ballot question asking voters whether or not they want to replace the Minneapolis Police department with a department of public safety. Hennepin County Judge Jamie Anderson called the ballot language “unreasonable and misleading.” Now, the Minnesota Supreme Court is reversing the lower court’s decision and … [Read more...] about Minneapolis Supreme Court Approves Ballot Question For Scrapping The Police Department Entirely
Police Union President Blames Recent Crime Sprees On Defund The Police Movement
The “defund the police” movements haven’t been working out too well for Dem-led cities where entire police departments have either resigned or been forced to abandon their departments. Just the other day, the entire Kimberling City Police Department in Missouri abruptly resigned over degrading conditions, lack of adequate pay, and available assistance and resources through … [Read more...] about Police Union President Blames Recent Crime Sprees On Defund The Police Movement