Karen Kubey
@karenkubey.bsky.social
Houser; editor, 'Housing as Intervention' @AD_books; Assistant Professor @UofTDaniels. Previous: Fulbright U.S. Scholar, Buenos Aires; ED @the_IPArch.
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Early research in Illinois shows eliminating cash bail didn't increase crime. In fact, Chicago is having a big crime drop.
It's difficult to attribute that drop to a single cause (crime data is messy!) But it is safe to say ending cash bail didn't lead to a spike.
news.wttw.com/2024/09/18/i...
It's difficult to attribute that drop to a single cause (crime data is messy!) But it is safe to say ending cash bail didn't lead to a spike.
news.wttw.com/2024/09/18/i...
It’s Been a Year Since Illinois Eliminated Cash Bail. Prosecutors, Researchers Examine the Impact
Illinois became the first state to eliminate cash bail exactly one year ago Wednesday. Supporters said the law is intended to address equity issues, while opponents feared a spike in crime. New resear...
news.wttw.com
August 25, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Early research in Illinois shows eliminating cash bail didn't increase crime. In fact, Chicago is having a big crime drop.
It's difficult to attribute that drop to a single cause (crime data is messy!) But it is safe to say ending cash bail didn't lead to a spike.
news.wttw.com/2024/09/18/i...
It's difficult to attribute that drop to a single cause (crime data is messy!) But it is safe to say ending cash bail didn't lead to a spike.
news.wttw.com/2024/09/18/i...
Thanks for the invitation to review The Cities We Need by @gabriellebv.bsky.social . Spoiler: I loved it!
@buscada.bsky.social
@buscada.bsky.social
August 19, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Thanks for the invitation to review The Cities We Need by @gabriellebv.bsky.social . Spoiler: I loved it!
@buscada.bsky.social
@buscada.bsky.social
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6. Read a summary and the full report here: impactforequity.org/report/build...
Building the Future: Restoring Communities and Renewing Chicago's Commitment to Public Housing | Impact for Equity
More than 300,000 people in Chicago spend 30% or more of their income on housing. This report lays out an affordable public housing strategy.
impactforequity.org
August 4, 2025 at 7:08 PM
6. Read a summary and the full report here: impactforequity.org/report/build...