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Illustration by Emmalia Godshall for an article on police abolition

The Debate Over Policing: Reform, Defund or Abolish?

Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

While each perspective shares some similar core beliefs, there are huge differences between the three movements.…

December 28, 2020

What Defunding the Police Would Mean for Our Society

With studies showing education and mental health intervention yield lower crime rates, is funneling funds into law enforcement really a good idea?…

June 21, 2020

In article about on-campus policing, an illustration by Baz Pugmire of different police hats and helmets

On-Campus Policing Shares the Same Problems as Its City Counterparts

Emma T., UC Berkeley

In recent weeks, students have protested against police presence in cities as well as on their own campuses. So what's next for campus police departments? …

June 19, 2020

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The Debate Over Policing: Reform, Defund or Abolish?

What Defunding the Police Would Mean for Our Society

On-Campus Policing Shares the Same Problems as Its City Counterparts