Trump to take over D.C. Policing | Chicago Next

[superrific]

Bail is indeed a storied practice, but that doesn't mean the way we do it is right. Historical cash bail policies have often served as a way to keep poor people in jail for months or years even before they are convicted of a crime (and have the chance to be exonerated through a trial). Gene Nichol in particular has written a whole lot about how cash bail and other policies can essentially criminalize being poor.

All right, but the options being considered by the other poster was "cash bail" or "no bail." He was not talking about no-cash bail.

 

[Geisterfahrer]

Ok I get that but it’s so bad in Chicago that wouldn’t you want help in stopping the murders? If not, ok carry on

FUCK NO

 

[nycfan]

 

[ChileG]

Gosh, he just loves America so much.

 

[ChileG]

It took some time, but they found something to keep the soldiers busy.

Imagine if a Democrat president raised taxes to have soldiers pick up trash and how the right-wingers in the government and media would respond.

 

[sringwal]

Don’t fuck with Chicago. It’s not going to go the way you expect it to go. Signed: everybody at the ‘68 DNC.

 

[nycfan]

 

[nycfan]

 

[nycfan]

“… About half of U.S. adults, 53%, say they approve of Trump’s handling of crime, the poll finds.

That’s higher than his approval rating on the economy, immigration and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine — which are in line with his overall approval rating [up from 40% to 45% in new AP poll]…”

Handling crime a strength for Trump as many in US see a 'major problem' in big cities: AP-NORC poll

A new poll shows handling crime is now a relative strength for President Donald Trump. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey finds Americans are generally not happy about the Republican president’s handling of issues like immigration and the economy but are more positiv

apnews.com

The more people are focused on crime and the less on OBBB, inflation and tariffs, the better for Trump. Hence his sudden interest in a comprehensive crime bill.

 

[nycfan]

“… About half of U.S. adults, 53%, say they approve of Trump’s handling of crime, the poll finds.

That’s higher than his approval rating on the economy, immigration and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine — which are in line with his overall approval rating [up from 40% to 45% in new AP poll]…”

Handling crime a strength for Trump as many in US see a 'major problem' in big cities: AP-NORC poll

A new poll shows handling crime is now a relative strength for President Donald Trump. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey finds Americans are generally not happy about the Republican president’s handling of issues like immigration and the economy but are more positiv

apnews.com

The more people are focused on crime and the less on OBBB, inflation and tariffs, the better for Trump. Hence his sudden interest in a comprehensive crime bill.

“… Trump also garners much stronger support from independents on crime than on other issues. Roughly half of independents approve of his handling of crime, compared with about 3 in 10 who approve of his handling of the economy, immigration and the Russia-Ukraine war.…”

 

[Icky Mettle]

“… About half of U.S. adults, 53%, say they approve of Trump’s handling of crime, the poll finds.

That’s higher than his approval rating on the economy, immigration and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine — which are in line with his overall approval rating [up from 40% to 45% in new AP poll]…”

Handling crime a strength for Trump as many in US see a 'major problem' in big cities: AP-NORC poll

A new poll shows handling crime is now a relative strength for President Donald Trump. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey finds Americans are generally not happy about the Republican president’s handling of issues like immigration and the economy but are more positiv

apnews.com

The more people are focused on crime and the less on OBBB, inflation and tariffs, the better for Trump. Hence his sudden interest in a comprehensive crime bill.

When they say they approve of his handling of crime, are they referring to his handling of the crimes he commits or something else?

 

[nycfan]

 

[nycfan]

 

[nycfan]

“… Until last year, a private real estate company controlled the retail inside the station. During the pandemic, as travel plummeted and crime spiked, Union Station — already suffering from declining retail and decaying infrastructure — suffered. Riders said incidents involving people in mental health crisismade them reluctant to spend time there.

For years, Union Station’s columned facade also was the backdrop for one of the city’s biggest homeless encampments, frequently referred to by advocates as a stop of last resort for some of the District’s most vulnerable residents. The National Park Service cleared the encampment in 2022, displacing dozens of unhoused adults, citing mounting concerns over public health and safety. Since then, the government has enforced a no-camping zone.

The station’s fortunes have improved. Amtrak seized control of the retail side of the building through eminent domain last year; new businesses have opened and it is again crowded with commuters, tour groups and shoppers.

… But occasional incidents continue. There was a fatal shooting in the station’s parking garage in February, not long before Duffy’s wife passed through.“

 

[nycfan]