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What’s a Hate Crime? Depends on Where You Live

A hodgepodge of state and local laws makes some violence a hate crime in some places, but not in others.

Closing Argument • 12.02.2023

New Data Shows Violent Crime Is Up… And Also Down.

Property crime and violence against young people are both up, recent federal data shows, but other crime trends are murkier.

Analysis • 11.03.2023

Ahead of Midterms, Most Americans Say Crime is Up. What Does the Data Say?

More people than ever believe crime is up in their area, polls show. But public perception doesn’t always match reality.

Closing Argument • 11.05.2022

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