Broken Windows

'Broken Windows' Theorist Dies

AP | By JAY LINDSAY | Posted 05.02.2012

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BOSTON -- Political scientist James Q. Wilson, whose "broken windows" theory on crime-fighting helped trigger a nationwide move toward community polic...

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One Path to Crime Reduction

Adam Clampitt | Posted 02.29.2012

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Adam Clampitt

The reactive approach taken by D.C.'s justice system lets petty criminals off the hook and leaves open the possibility of committing major felonies in the future. Criminals should know that even the most minor offenses won't be tolerated.

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BLOG WATCH> Eastern State Penitentiary Photographs By J.K. Yarnall At Format Magazine

formatmag.com | Posted 05.25.2011

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Photographer J.K. Yarnall captures the eeriness of Eastern State Penitentiary in his aptly named portfolio. Yarnall gives us a quick introduction abou...

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Keep Our Eyes on the Street Open

Stacy Torres | Posted 05.25.2011

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Stacy Torres

Just two weeks after the Bloomberg administration proposed to drastically cut the number of art vendors allowed in four popular city parks, two Times Square vendors are being hailed as heroes.

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Electric Shocks, Tea Partiers and Rabble Rousers

Cindy Handler | Posted 05.25.2011

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Cindy Handler

For those of us who respect our country enough to obey its laws, it's time to denounce the acts of violence and those who enable them. We must do so, loud and clear. Before it's too late.

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Sam Stein

Pics: Dem Party Offices In Denver Vandalized, 11 Windows Broken

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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The Colorado Democratic Party headquarters in Denver was vandalized this past week in what party officials say was a protest against President Obama's...

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Obama's Situation -- It's Not FDR in 1933, It's Mayor Rudy Giuliani in 1994

Matt Littman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Matt Littman

Rudy and Barack. They both came into disastrous situations, followed horrible leaders, and, in Rudy's case, turned things around. Let's hope that Barack has the same results as Rudy.

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