crime
Trump revives D.C. takeover threat and orders restoration of Confederate statue
August 7, 2025President claims crime is “out of control.” The Parks Service, meanwhile, is resurrecting a monument to Albert Pike, a founder of the Klan.
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‘Gone Girls’ review: The sexism and corruption that aided the Long Island serial killer
May 16, 2025Docuseries details how a system that devalued victims because of their class and choice of work, along with a tangled web of abuse of power, allowed a killer to go free for years.
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Darkest L.A.: Film Noir, Greed, and Corporate Graft in LaLa Land
April 16, 2025Five novels, five industries: New course examines how the postwar period set the tone for L.A.’s current reality of a vast income disparity, a crisis in housing, and frequent “natural,” though totally avoidable, disasters.
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Trump caved on tariffs, but not before helping billionaire buddies cash in
April 10, 2025The MAGA trade agenda retreats before the discipline of the bond market, a punishment usually reserved for left-wing governments.
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A systemic failure: Jury sets Jordan Neely’s killer free
December 11, 2024Verdict highlights lack of resources for homeless and lawmaker fearmongering encouraging vigilantes.
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