Bill Clinton, “Black Lives” and the Myths of the 1994 Crime Bill

Bill Clinton’s recent confrontation with Black Lives Matter protesters in Philadelphia has rekindled debate about the wisdom and political realities of the massive 1994 federal crime bill. As someone who testified on the legislation in Congress that year, I can recall the heated crime politics of the day. But I’ve also followed the impact of … Continue reading Bill Clinton, “Black Lives” and the Myths of the 1994 Crime Bill