Why So Many Supporters Are Saying: ‘Defund the Police, Fund the People
The slogan returned to the streets during the Cop City protests. What supporters mean by it, what critics say, and how the debate over police budgets has shifted.
Analysis
Explainers and long-form analysis that put defense and security headlines in context.
Imagining a Different Future: What Community- Centered Public Safety Could Look Like Instead of Cop City
Critics of the training center argue the money could fund other approaches to safety. What community-centered public safety models propose, and the evidence behind them.