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Many advocates of “defunding the police” contend that too many police encounters with civilians concern trivial matters. Defunding proponents worry that poor decisions by officers can escalate tensions and lead to unnecessary uses of force. They argue that the police mandate should be more narrowly focused on responding to “serious” crimes, especially violent felonies. All other matters should not be considered police business. This premise has gained a receptive hearing in our political climate. Most people instinctively support the idea of leaving management of serious felonies to the police, who are certainly less likely to get into trouble if their job is simply to arrest violent felons.


Las Vegas resort workers want to see more companies forcing coronavirus testing.

“Using COVID to steal the state." That’s a tweet from President Trump Monday morning continuing to hammer Nevada on voting procedures and threatening legal action on Twitter. This comes after the state Senate passed Assembly Bill 4 to mail ballots to all active voters. Gov. Steve Sisolak signed the bill Monday.

A 51ԹϺ School of Medicine professor is helping lead a team in a new study of firearm injuries.


What sort of staying power does it take for a protest movement to be judged a success?

What sort of staying power does it take for a protest movement to be judged a success?

Asian giant hornets have the potential to spread across the United States and establish a permanent presence in the country, experts have told Newsweek.

There are now at least four dollar stores within a 5-mile radius of my home in Johns Creek.
