Skip to content

Broad + Liberty

Thought-provoking and shareable ideas for
free thinkers in greater Philadelphia and beyond

Primary Menu
  • Latest
  • News
  • Op-Ed
  • About
    • Advertise on Broad + Liberty
  • Pitch B+L
  • Search
  • Support B+L
  • Home
  • Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice

Crime

R. Seth Williams: Poor black and brown communities suffer the most under Krasner

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022
R. Seth Williams
4

Larry Krasner is not a racist but his refusal to enforce the law in African American black communities has an equally destructive impact on the residents. 

By R. Seth Williams

Justice System

R. Seth Williams: Dear Krasner, Tell the truth or keep my name out your mouth

June 14, 2022June 15, 2022
R. Seth Williams
4

An open letter to the Philadelphia District Attorney.
By R. Seth Williams

Crime

Ben Mannes: As radical criminal justice policies result in record murders, where’s the bully pulpit?

January 11, 2022February 22, 2022
A. Benjamin Mannes
1

Last year was the deadliest year in Philadelphia’s 340-year history. What is notably absent is any sense of accountability by the political leaders charged with keeping us safe.
By Ben Mannes

State Politics

Jeremy Baker: Josh’s Wonderland

November 4, 2021November 3, 2021
Jeremy Baker
1

Pennsylvania is no Disney World, as much as the actions and proclamations of Attorney General Josh Shapiro might suggest.
By Jeremy Baker

Crime

Philadelphia bans police stops for certain traffic violations

November 3, 2021November 3, 2021
Christen Smith
2

Philadelphia became the first major U.S. city to ban police stops for minor traffic violations in an effort to reduce harmful interactions between law enforcement and people of color.
By Christen Smith

Municipal Government

Krasner’s office asks for raises at hearing on impact of crime on Philly’s neighborhood economies

October 6, 2021October 7, 2021
Todd Shepherd

A representative for D.A. Krasner chose to request raises for the D.A. office’s employees in a hearing intended to focus on the impact of rising crime.
By Todd Shepherd

Crime

Martina White: Progressive politics have made Philadelphia the nation’s murder capital

September 8, 2021September 8, 2021
State Rep. Martina White
2

A focus on progressive policies and inaction from Democrat leaders has led to Philadelphia leading in homicides. Unless electeds prioritize the lives of citizens, the city will continue to be a playground for violent criminals.
By State Rep. Martina White

Crime

Gabe Kaminsky: When will PA mayors wake up to the crime crisis?

September 3, 2021September 3, 2021
Gabe Kaminsky
2

As violent crime skyrockets in Pennsylvania, many are unsure if Democrat leaders are capable of maintaining law and order. Now, criticism against these electeds is intensifying.
By Gabe Kaminsky

Crime

Philly D.A. Larry Krasner blames Pennsylvania Republicans for city’s spike in violent crime

July 12, 2021July 14, 2021
Joe Silverstein
5

At a press conference after a spate of July 4th shootings, Philly District Attorney Larry Krasner blamed state Republicans for Philadelphia’s spike in violent crime — despite a decline in prosecutions of gun crimes under his watch.
By Joe Silverstein

Crime

Ben Mannes: It’s time to stop using Covid-19 as an excuse for violent crime

April 5, 2021April 5, 2021
A. Benjamin Mannes

Research from Temple and Princeton shows that the Covid-19 pandemic may have magnified violent crime, but the ongoing wave of murders in cities like Philadelphia began before the virus came to our shores. Unless policy changes happen, it will continue.
By Ben Mannes

Posts navigation

1 2 … 4 Next

Broad & Liberty

  • Latest
  • News
  • Op-Ed
  • About
    • Advertise on Broad + Liberty
  • Pitch B+L
  • Search
  • Support B+L
Copyright All rights reserved
Read our privacy policy and our terms of use.