In a city known for its unions, two loom over the Paul Vallas-Brandon Johnson race, and no labor leader is as significant as the incendiary president of the Fraternal Order of Police.
Tag: Police
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Spasms of Violence and ‘Wild Protests’ Jolt Paris
Opponents of pension overhaul, mostly young people, hold nightly “wild protests,” marked by vandalism, saying it is the only way to make their voices heard.
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Shooting at Denver High School Focuses Attention on School Safety Plans
A 17-year-old student who shot two administrators and later killed himself had to be patted down every day at East High School because of past behavior, the police said.
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In Memphis, Car Seizures Are a Lucrative and Punishing Police Tactic
Vehicle seizures have been used to combat street racing and other crimes, but critics say that even people not convicted of a crime have been left for months without their cars.
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In Chicago Mayor’s Race, a Former Teacher Rises With Union Support
Brandon Johnson, a county commissioner who once taught in struggling neighborhoods, soared in the polls after an endorsement and donations from the Chicago Teachers Union.