COUNTERPOINT: Crime is down in US, but chaos is up

COUNTERPOINT

COUNTERPOINT: Crime is down in US, but chaos is up

JILLIAN E. SNIDER InsideSources.com (TNS)
Jun 17, 2025
Jun 17, 2025

Protests have erupted in Los Angeles and other cities, with streets filled with demonstrators clashing with police, National Guard troops and Marines deployed under a presidential order.

Scenes of civil unrest, from property damage and looting to tense standoffs clouded in tear gas, have dominated headlines, fueling a sense of chaos and uncertainty. The deployment of military forces and the escalation of political violence underscore a deeper anxiety: that law and order in America remains fragile, even as crime statistics indicate steady declines.

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Jillian Snider is a resident senior fellow on the criminal justice and civil liberties team at the R Street Institute and a lecturer at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She wrote this for .

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COUNTERPOINT: Crime is down in US, but chaos is up

JILLIAN E. SNIDER InsideSources.com (TNS)
Jun 17, 2025

Protests have erupted in Los Angeles and other cities, with streets filled with demonstrators clashing with police, National Guard troops and Marines deployed under a presidential order. Read moreCOUNTERPOINT: Crime is down in US, but chaos is up

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EarthTalk: Oil and gas companies working hard to thwart efforts by climate activists

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This week's EarthTalk article from Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss. Read moreEarthTalk: Oil and gas companies working hard to thwart efforts by climate activists

Letter to the Editor: Bridging the divide: A northern Arizona perspective on wolf recovery

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As Catron County, New Mexico, declares a state of emergency over the presence of Mexican gray wolves, calling for military support and emergency funding, Cochise County, Arizona, is now facing… Read moreLetter to the Editor: Bridging the divide: A northern Arizona perspective on wolf recovery

Letter to the Editor: Ring the doorbell at the Flagstaff Area National Monument's headquarters building

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On May 10 you printed an article regarding Flagstaff Area National Monument's headquarters building. That article shared the building's history (to include its origins in efficiency) as well a… Read moreLetter to the Editor: Ring the doorbell at the Flagstaff Area National Monument's headquarters building

Letter to the Editor: Veteran decries Trump, Congress spending, actions

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The following is from VoteVets.org: “You know that plane? The one Trump shook down Qatar for? The $400 million luxury jet? Read moreLetter to the Editor: Veteran decries Trump, Congress spending, actions

Letter to the Editor: 'I think Rep. Crane owes us all an explanation'

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I am on Rep. Crane’s newsletter mailing list and have often been confused by the positions he has taken, but his decision to vote in favor of the current budget bill is totally unfathomable. O… Read moreLetter to the Editor: 'I think Rep. Crane owes us all an explanation'

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The existence of your national parks was not inevitable. We could have easily lived in a timeline where the Grand Canyon was drowned by giant reservoirs, where redwoods are only stumps and mem… Read moreLetter to the Editor: National Park Service supporter says time to speak out is now

COUNTERPOINT: Trump is upholding the constitution by calling out its weaknesses

BARRY W. POULSON InsideSources.com (TNS)
Jun 10, 2025

When asked in May whether he needed to uphold the Constitution of the United States, President Donald Trump responded, “I don’t know.�� Read moreCOUNTERPOINT: Trump is upholding the constitution by calling out its weaknesses

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EarthTalk: Many companies, industries could benefit from climate change

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This week's EarthTalk article from Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss. Read moreEarthTalk: Many companies, industries could benefit from climate change

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Speaking of traffic safety, I heartily approve the crosswalk at Route 66 and Metz Walk. Had I my way, I would approve another at the foot of Forest Meadows and Highland Mesa. Seriously, the tr… Read moreLetter to the Editor: Roundabout ridiculousness a pet peeve for fan of 4-way stops

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The summer bridge and Success Programs for Native American students at both campuses of the Coconino Community College (CCC) are great examples of how federal dollars can assist in the higher … Read moreLetter to the Editor: Reader praises education efforts supporting Native students

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Trump at the head of our government, our "democracy," is like playing a game of Jenga. How many pieces must we watch him remove before the foundation crumbles and the structure topples? How ma… Read moreLetter to the Editor: Trump's presidency 'is like playing a game of Jenga' with democracy

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Every Sunday morning, I stand just outside the farmers market and talk with voters. Any voters. Read moreLetter to the Editor: Discussions lead to ponderings over country's 'deep division'

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FLAGSTAFF WATER GROUP
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The Flagstaff Water Group (FWG) is a group of five local scientists and engineers which is deeply concerned about water quality and availability. Over the past two years, we have been studying… Read moreCoconino Voices: Studying the effects of biochar in Flagstaff

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View from Mars Hill: The Arietid Meteor Shower: A daytime spectacle hidden in sunlight

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POINT: Let blue states have the SALT deduction, then make them pay their way

ALEX XENOS InsideSources.com (TNS)
Jun 3, 2025

As Republicans work to advance their mega bill, the debate over the $10,000 cap on the federal deduction for state and local taxes (SALT) is again heating up. GOP lawmakers from high-tax blue … Read morePOINT: Let blue states have the SALT deduction, then make them pay their way

COUNTERPOINT: States getting salty over SALT

GORDON GRAY InsideSources.com (TNS)
Jun 3, 2025

Imagine President Donald Trump waking up to the news that California faces a $12 billion deficit, and instead of letting the state reckon with its budget bloat, announcing a plan to make taxpa… Read moreCOUNTERPOINT: States getting salty over SALT

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COUNTERPOINT: Crime is down in US, but chaos is up

EarthTalk: Oil and gas companies working hard to thwart efforts by climate activists

Letter to the Editor: Bridging the divide: A northern Arizona perspective on wolf recovery

Letter to the Editor: Ring the doorbell at the Flagstaff Area National Monument's headquarters building

Letter to the Editor: Veteran decries Trump, Congress spending, actions

Letter to the Editor: 'I think Rep. Crane owes us all an explanation'

Letter to the Editor: National Park Service supporter says time to speak out is now

COUNTERPOINT: Trump is upholding the constitution by calling out its weaknesses

EarthTalk: Many companies, industries could benefit from climate change

Letter to the Editor: Roundabout ridiculousness a pet peeve for fan of 4-way stops

Letter to the Editor: Reader praises education efforts supporting Native students

Letter to the Editor: Trump's presidency 'is like playing a game of Jenga' with democracy

Letter to the Editor: Discussions lead to ponderings over country's 'deep division'

Coconino Voices: Studying the effects of biochar in Flagstaff

View from Mars Hill: The Arietid Meteor Shower: A daytime spectacle hidden in sunlight

POINT: Let blue states have the SALT deduction, then make them pay their way

COUNTERPOINT: States getting salty over SALT

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