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Defend or Defund:

Police Reform in America

Story by Spencer Clifton | Design & Illustration by Itzel Montoya Across the nation, town halls and city streets are roaring with demands of justice and equality. Thousands of Americans are marching, protesting and advocating for an end to police brutality and racial discrimination in an era where some do not believe such issues still exist. Among controversies, ‘defund the police’ has become a popular expression among advocates for police reform. While some departments are already moving forward with reform and individuals are engaging in this discussion around the country, communities should be asking: what does defunding the police actually look like?

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