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Is Eric Adams New York's Best Mayoral Hope?

Cops, in particular, are wary of the supposed law-and-order candidate.Is Eric Adams New York’s Best Mayoral Hope?

A Year after George Floyd's Murder, It's ‘Open Season' in Minneapolis

Homicides have more than doubled in a year. Three children have been shot in the past month.

How a ‘Slavery' Uproar at Juilliard School Threatens the Future of Artistic Expression

A drama workshop at The Juilliard School has resulted in controversy.

The Revolution Comes to Juilliard

Racial hysteria is consuming the school; unchecked, it will consume the arts.The Revolution Comes to Juilliard

Diversity Over Discovery

Biden’s war on merit puts America’s scientific edge at risk.Diversity Over Discovery

Anticop Movement Wants Road Anarchy Too

The death of Daunte Wright bolsters demands to get police officers out of traffic-law enforcement.

A Troubled Rule of Law

The pervasive sense that cities would burn if Derek Chauvin were not convicted raises questions about whether the jury’s verdict was reached dispassionately.A Troubled Rule of Law

Mostly Peaceful Mayhem

Turning a blind eye to violence in Miami Beach, the New York Times previews its post-Floyd-trial coverage.Mostly Peaceful Mayhem

Race and False Hate Crime Narratives

The reaction to the mass shootings in Boulder, Colorado, and Atlanta, Georgia, over the last week has revealed how invested the Democratic establishment is in one all-powerful narrative.

A New Crime Wave-and What to Do About It

New York City rejected the policing lessons that led to its success, and violence is surging.A New Crime Wave—and What to Do About It