Tag: Local Government

Gunfire Echoing Through School Grounds? Parents Are Terrified. Kids Stopped Noticing.

In a Rhode Island city, AR-15-style weapons at a police firing range comprise the soundtrack to the school day, inuring children to the threat of violence.

How the Israel-Hamas War Tore Apart Public Defenders in the Bronx

The Bronx Defenders is one of the most influential public defense organizations in the United States. But allegations of antisemitism have dogged it and have grown louder since Oct. 7.

Mayor Adams’s Swagger Is Diminished. His Foes Are Ready to Pounce

Eric Adams is facing stronger pushback from the City Council and progressives, and prominent Democrats in New York are considering running for mayor.

China Evergrande Soared on the Property Boom. Here’s Why It Crashed.

Blame for the property developer’s downfall has been placed on Chinese lending policies, but poor corporate oversight was hiding in plain sight.