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  • Could This City Hold the Key to the Future of Policing in America?

    Joseph Goldstein Kevin Armstrong

    July 12, 2020 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Camden, New Jersey

    Although driven by financial desperation and a desire to break a union, Camden, New Jersey’s decision to dismantle its police department and form a new one focused more on limiting its use of force has paid off in better community relations and arguably a role in reducing the city’s violence. Its approach is in high demand by other cities facing the same problems Camden confronted. At the same time, the reconstituted police force is faulted by critics for relying on intrusive surveillance and making racially disparate arrests for minor offenses.

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  • As Rich Nations Close the Door on Refugees, Uganda Welcomes Them

    Joseph Goldstein

    October 28, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Uganda, Arua

    In Uganda, refugees are given enough land to become self-sufficient and have the right to free movement. The country's open border policy, in stark opposition to many other countries that are seeking to limit their refugee intake, is actually well-received by many Ugandan citizens - in part due to their own history as refugees and in part because of the way that the presence of refugees can help rural parts of the country.

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