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Are Americans Worried About Crime? It Depends on How They Voted.

The sitting president can be a better predictor of how safe someone feels than what the crime data shows.

Analysis • 11.19.2025

‘Lost’ in Missouri Jail Cells

A backlog of defendants deemed mentally unfit for trial persists despite public policy changes to address the crisis.

St. Louis • 10.30.2025

St. Louis Jail Is a ‘Potential Powder Keg’

A facility built for progress reflects ‘decades of neglect’ and the city’s deepest struggles, from mental illness to systemic dysfunction.

St. Louis • 04.21.2025

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