Rafael A. Mangual

Rafael A. Mangual is the Nick Ohnell fellow and head of research for the Manhattan Institute’s Policing & Public Safety Initiative, and a contributing editor of City Journal. He is also the author of "Criminal (In)Justice: What the Push for Decarceration and Depolicing Gets Wrong and Who It Hurts Most."

This one thing will decide the next mayor of America's third largest city

OPINION April 4, 2023

This one thing will decide the next mayor of America's third largest city

It’s a long-standing rule of politics that being perceived as soft on crime can be a candidate’s undoing. Chicago's mayoral election is putting that rule to the test.

Democrats champion 'equity' but shrug as radical criminal justice reforms hit minorities the hardest

OPINION February 2, 2023

Democrats champion 'equity' but shrug as radical criminal justice reforms hit minorities the hardest

The Republican Party has an advantage over the Democratic Party when it comes to crime. But there still is a critical mass of Democrats who support radical criminal justice reform.

How urban crime could hobble Democrats in the midterms

OPINION October 5, 2022

How urban crime could hobble Democrats in the midterms

The midterm elections are mere weeks away, and the Democrat Party is vulnerable on crime.

American crime problem has an answer, more criminal control

OPINION September 12, 2022

American crime problem has an answer, more criminal control

America's crime problem can be solved by deploying more criminal control. Studies show that the most violent criminals typically have extensive records.

What George Soros doesn't understand about crime and true justice

OPINION August 2, 2022

What George Soros doesn't understand about crime and true justice

Activist and philanthropist George Soros wrote an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal this week defending his progressive approach to crime and justice.

A reflection on NYPD's fallen officers and their sacrifices

OPINION January 28, 2022

A reflection on NYPD's fallen officers and their sacrifices

On Friday, January 21st, two young NYPD officers, Jason Rivera, 22, and Wilbert Mora, 27, were fatally shot in the line of duty.

New York City can expect to see more brazen crime this year

OPINION January 10, 2022

New York City can expect to see more brazen crime this year

On January 3, Manhattan's new District Attorney Alvin Bragg distributed a memo setting out a number of radical changes to the office’s approach to law enforcement.