Police badge on a desk with a public library sign blurred in background

Cop Fired After Bathroom Showdown

Adriana Stone
A veteran DeKalb County reserve officer lost his job after confronting a man in a women’s library restroom. The case split locals and sparked a debate about safety, policy, and common sense.
City street in Portland with boarded storefronts and tent encampments

Wow! Portland Just Keeps Getting Worse

Adriana Stone
Portland was once the poster child of cool. Now it’s battling crime, drug addiction, and an economic slide. Bad policies and a refusal to enforce the law helped get it here. This piece looks at how that happened—and what people are saying about it.