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A federal takeover of Rikers Island jails is long overdue — and shouldn’t be delayed
Summary
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59% Informative
Judge Laura Swain finally cleared the way for an independent manager to take control of Rikers Island jail system.
But the city and the "advocate" crowd are recommending candidates for the job.
Mayor Eric Adams is right that “the problems on Rikers are decades in the making,” but it doesn't absolve him.
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60
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59
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20
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semi-formal
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English
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62
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possibly offensive
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not hateful
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Known propaganda techniques
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short-lived
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