Christopher F. Rufo

Christopher F. Rufo

Radicals in the Northwest

Seattle City Council takes the first step towards police abolition.

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Christopher F. Rufo
Jul 31, 2020
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The Seattle City Council is moving to abolish the entire Seattle Police Department and replace it with a "civilian led Department of Community Safety & Violence Prevention."

In the proposed legislation, the council argues that the Seattle Police Department "[perpetuates] racism and violence" and upholds "white supremacy culture."

The council endorses the …

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