Critique of Democratic City Management and Taxation Policy

Fareed Zakaria criticized Democratic cities for being badly run and having high taxes with little to show for it. He emphasized the need for Democrats to understand that more taxes and regulation are not the solution to every problem.

Shift in Tough-on-Crime Policies in Democratic-Run Cities

Lawmakers in some big Democratic-run cities are embracing tough-on-crime policies they have long denounced, in response to high-profile violent crimes and public demand for solutions. San Francisco, New York, and Washington, D.C. have seen shifts in criminal justice strategies, including conservative-leaning measures and increased police powers.