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Vera Action president Insha Rahman joined the Jeff-alytics Podcast to discuss: 🎙️ The state of criminal justice reform 🎙️ Public perception of crime vs. what the statistics say (and what to do about it) 🎙️ How polling shows broad support for an approach to crime that is both pro-safety and pro-justice

"Democrats can acknowledge the seriousness of organized retail theft while rejecting the false choice between public safety and civil liberties," Vera Action Federal Advocacy Director Aiden Cotter wrote for @thehill.com Opinion.

Democrats are about to make a big mistake on organized retail theft billSenate Democrats must now decide whether to pass the Combating Organized Crime Act, which would expand the Department of Homeland Security’s surveillance powers, or to listen to voters and re…thehill.com

Conventional wisdom dictates that crime is a strong issue for Republicans and a liability for Democrats. While true to some degree, the reality is more complicated—and reveals opportunities for candidates who reject "tough-on-crime" politics.

Serious About Safety: Voter Trustveraaction.org

"Republicans always have a tried-and-true political playbook: fearmongering about crime. And unless Democrats go on the offensive, it just may work," Vera Action federal advocacy director Aiden Cotter writes for @commondreams.org.

How the Left Can Flip Crime From a Political Liability to a Political Advantage | Common DreamsDemocrats can go on offense by defining what it actually means to be serious about safety: not by stoking fear, but by advancing a clear, consistent, solutions-driven agenda that both prevents crime a...www.commondreams.org

Everyone deserves to feel safe—but CORCA is not a safety bill, it’s a surveillance bill that would dramatically expand DHS power by providing them with sweeping access to personal data and entangling them in local law enforcement.

Vera Action Responds to Passage of “Trojan Horse” DHS Bill in Congress with Democrat Supportveraaction.org

If Texas wants to continue being a leading global economy, they need to enact policies that build a vibrant, welcoming environment for immigrants. Immigrants' economic contributions in the state can't be taken for granted, per a new analysis from @fwd.us:

Immigrants are crucial to Texas’ economy - FWD.usImmigrants make up nearly a quarter of Texas’ labor force, numbering about 4 million workers, and contributing $225 billion to the Texan economy each year.www.fwd.us

Safety is a feeling. Even if crime is down, voters’ personal experiences and concerns matter. Lawmakers and candidates need to lead with the shared value of safety: Everyone deserves to be safe, and one act of violence is too many. For more, check out our most recent interactive polling report:

Perception of Crimeveraaction.org

"I have come to believe that a system that cannot reassess its own decisions risks losing sight of its purpose: to hold people accountable, to protect the public and to ensure that punishment remains fair and proportionate over time." -Algis Baliunas, a former tough-on-crime prosecutor

Opinion | I Was a Tough-on-Crime Prosecutor. This Is What I Got Wrong.www.nytimes.com

Voters want better policing, not more policing. And they know that police can't be a one-size-fits-all solution to every social problem. Check out our NEW interactive webpage to see how voters in 2026 are thinking about policing, based on Vera Action polling and research. ⬇️

Under AG Pam Bondi, the DOJ abruptly and illegally terminated ~$820 million in funding for safety programs that support causes such as violence prevention, law enforcement training, victim services, and youth justice. Her time leading the Department of Justice made all of us less safe.

Vera Institute Criticizes DOJ under Bondi after Trump Announces Her Removal - Davis VanguardThe Vera Institute of Justice has issued a statement criticizing the removal of Attorney General Pam Bondi, highlighting the changes under her leadership that affected victim services, youth justice, ...davisvanguard.org

94 percent of Democratic voters support providing government-funded attorneys for everyone who cannot afford one, including people in immigration court.

The conventional political wisdom about crime is out of sync with what voters want. In poll after poll, a majority of voters favor a "serious about safety" approach—bringing together evidence-backed policies to deliver safety—over a "tough on crime" one. Got questions? Our website has answers:

Serious about Safetyveraaction.org

Last week, @mayor.nyc.gov Zohran Mamdani announced the creation of the Office of Community Safety (OCS), a step toward his campaign promise to address real concerns about crime. Comprehensive investments—not "tough on crime" band-aids—will deliver real safety for New Yorkers.

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Crime is down. Trump doesn't deserve credit. "Instead of letting Trump run through his well-worn playbook and continue to dictate the politics of crime, Democrats must go on offense," writes incoming Vera Action president Insha Rahman for @thehill.com Opinion: thehill.com/opinion/crim...

We released a policy agenda to deliver real safety that Americans can feel in their daily lives.

Vera Institute Launches Platform to Challenge Trump's Crime Fear Tactics - Davis VanguardThe Vera Institute of Justice released a new platform to counter crime fearmongering, rebuild trust with voters, and deliver safety, while highlighting the importance of investing in schools, jobs, ho...davisvanguard.org

It’s time for a new paradigm on safety. Today, we’re releasing a policy agenda that outlines real, proven solutions to counter crime fearmongering, rebuild trust with voters, and deliver safety people can feel in their daily lives. 🧵 Read it here:

A New Federal Paradigm for Safety, Accountability, and Justice %veraaction.org

Last year, the Trump administration terminated nearly $820 million in grants to successful public safety programs. Meanwhile, Trump is trying to give himself credit for declining crime rates—a trend that's been going on for years.

Americans agree: Trump's agenda of mass deportations and aggressive law enforcement tactics are making us less safe. "Driving this is Americans’ belief that Mr. Trump’s policies are not delivering on the safety and security he promised — in fact, now quite the opposite."

Opinion | The Polls Are Clear. Americans Don’t Want This.www.nytimes.com

President Trump is trying to take credit for declining crime rates nationwide. But this is a trend that's been happening for years and is a result of a range of investments in community violence intervention, economic opportunity, treatment for addiction and mental health, and much more.

The violence and chaos surrounding Trump's immigration crackdown—including the killing of Renee Good—has Americans outraged. Democrats should focus on contrasting Trump's dangerous policies with a comprehensive approach to safety and accountability.

Minneapolis turmoil has Democrats scrambling to figure out political strategy on immigrationDemocrats are rethinking their midterm election strategy due to the controversial immigration crackdown in Minnesota.apnews.com