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Blame Republicans for High Crime Rates In the News

Blame Republicans for High Crime Rates

In a letter to the editor, Patrick Gaspard argues that Republicans are misattributing a rise in gun violence and violent crime to decreased police funding and criminal justice reforms rather than to weakened gun laws.

the New York Times

Patrick Gaspard

Building a Democratic Brand on Crime and Public Safety Article

Building a Democratic Brand on Crime and Public Safety

This summary of research explores public attitudes related to crime, as well as guidance on how Democrats can better message on the issue.

CAP Action staff

Busting the ‘Defund the Police’ Myth Article
Photo shows a close-up of an officer pressing a button on his uniform.

Busting the ‘Defund the Police’ Myth

Despite Republican claims, police in the largest Democrat-run cities have not been defunded.

the Center for American Progress Action Fund

Voters’ Attitudes on Crime and Public Safety Article

Voters’ Attitudes on Crime and Public Safety

A national survey explores public attitudes related to crime and perceptions of the two parties on the issue.

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