Murders hit their highest number in Philadelphia since 1990 last year. The mayor, police commissioner, district attorney and media establishment seem more concerned with controlling the narrative than addressing the problem.
By A. Benjamin Mannes
A. Benjamin Mannes: Philly activists infiltrate Harvard to call for abolishing crime reporting
Harvard University’s Nieman Lab has called for journalists to “abolish the crime beat,” claiming that the coverage of crime is racist. Unfortunately, this latest evolution in the politicization of journalism will only serve to increase the public’s distrust in the media, including their local journalists.
By A. Benjamin Mannes
Todd Shepherd: Parents of slain 7-year-old Philadelphia boy speak out about Krasner’s policies
The parents of Zamar Jones, killed at 7, say that their son’s killer would have been off the streets had Philly D.A. Larry Krasner not reduced a felony gun charge in 2019.
By Todd Shepherd
Linda A. Kerns: Krasner’s decarceration fascination contributes to Philly’s skyrocketing murder rate
While the Philadelphia district attorney has been celebrating reduced incarcerations, murders in the city have increased every year of his tenure.
By Linda A. Kerns
Chris Tremoglie: Obama DOJ report on Philly police exposes false media narrative against officers
How much longer will politicians and the media continue to peddle lies about police violence and race?
By Chris Tremoglie
Jeff Hurvitz: The police are, and always have been, bastions of public safety
Sweeping generalizations aimed at the police undermine their efforts to keep citizens safe in a city currently plagued by violence.
By Jeff Hurvitz
Spencer Landis: Krasner’s soft-on-crime summer sees abandoned victims, perverted justice
Krasner has led the Philly District Attorney’s office with a staggering disregard for the the rule of law in order to satisfy “progressive” promises. Victims in Philadelphia are now feeling it.
By Spencer Landis
Larry Platt: Does police reform include better policing?
You wouldn’t know we’re in the midst of a murder epidemic listening to the virtual panels hosted by Philadelphia’s City Council & Mayor.
By Larry Platt
Todd Shepherd: US Atty McSwain — “Krasner’s lenient policies responsible for murder of 7-year-old”
US Attorney William McSwain holds District Attorney Larry Krasner responsible for seven year-old Zamar Jones’ death, as homicides continue to soar in Philadelphia.
By Todd Shepherd
A. Benjamin Mannes: Media silence as murders surge in Philly
As murder rates surge to epidemic proportions in Philadelphia, our media corps seems more motivated by moving statues than reducing deaths.
By Benjamin Mannes