Topic: Larry Krasner
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Guest Commentary: We Do Know How to Curb Gun Violence
Police Commissioner Bethel and DA Krasner can't explain the recent drop in gun violence. The head of a community nonprofit on the frontlines says it’s no mystery — but there should be more support
By Mazzie Casher![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Larry_Krasner_Interview-791x400.jpg)
Is Larry Krasner Soft on Crime?
The DA just won his second historic conviction of an on-duty police officer. Here’s why House Republicans are using that against him
By Mensah M. Dean![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1920px-Larry_Krasner_Candidate_for_Philadelphia_District_Attorney-791x400.jpg)
Is the Tide Turning on Larry Krasner?
The progressive prosecutor movement is losing momentum. Its poster boy may have to adjust to a new political zeitgeist
By Larry Platt![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PPD-Press-Conference-791x400.jpg)
Is the PPD Transparent Now?
In the aftermath of January’s police killing of Andrew Spencer, the Philadelphia Police Department did something kind of unheard of in the recent past. Could this be … change?
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Tyree-Wallace-Rally-3-791x400.jpg)
Why Is Tyree Wallace Still in Prison?
Despite high-profile efforts of advocates like sports reporter Michael Barkann, the Point Breeze native has spent 26 years imprisoned for a murder witnesses say he didn’t commit. That hasn’t stopped the citizen activist from serving others
By Christina Griffith![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Trump_Krasner_Ramaswamy-1-791x400.jpg)
Be Wary of “Outsiders” in Government
We know what happens when inexperienced politicians like Larry Krasner and Vivek Ramaswamy are elected to top jobs. And it isn’t good for any of us
By Jemille Q. Duncan![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Kensington_by_MegaCruiser_YouTube-791x400.jpeg)
K & A Makes a Presidential Race Appearance
This week, Republican Vivek Ramaswamy penned a New York Post op-ed on the dystopia in Kensington. It was full of laughable political pablum. But he was also kinda right
By Larry Platt![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/GunViolenceNewsConference-Mensah-Dean-791x400.jpeg)
Will Philly’s Murder Rate Keep Going Down?
Like cities around the country, Philly has seen a drop in homicides this year — but more work is needed from the state and the city to keep reducing violent crime
By Mensah M. Dean