The death of George Floyd in Minnesota in May 2020 unleashed a wave of anti-police sentiment. Across the nation, progressive politicians have pursued a "war on cops," as Heather Mac Donald has so eloquently explained in her book with that title. Proactive policing has diminished, and criminals have been emboldened. What has been the result?
In President Joe Biden's first year in office, 76 police officers were killed in the line of duty. That was a huge increase over 2020, when 46 cops were killed.
It's a new year, and that means a former Boston city councilor and state representative will seek elected office once again.
Althea Garrison, 82, holds the distinction of being the first openly transgender state representative in Massachusetts history. Now, the conservative wants the seat back.
