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Testimony before the US Commission on Civil Rights on Racial Disparities in Violent Crime Victimization in the United States. A lively discussion ensued as Lott was the only witness attacked by the Commissioners and other witnesses.

Testimony before the US Commission on Civil Rights on Racial Disparities in Violent Crime Victimization in the United States. A lively discussion ensued as Lott was the only witness attacked by the Commissioners and other witnesses.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W8CFYKkPEU Dr. John Lott testified before the US Civil Rights Commission on federal efforts to gather data on racial and ethnic disparities. He was on Panel 4: Researcher & Policy Experts. Dr. Lott was the only person on...

Vice President Kamala Harris falsely claims: “Muslims in America and those perceived to be Muslim have endured a disproportionate number of hate fueled attacks.”

Vice President Kamala Harris falsely claims: “Muslims in America and those perceived to be Muslim have endured a disproportionate number of hate fueled attacks.”

In setting up “the first ever US National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia,” the Biden administration has again focused on hate crimes against Muslims despite the rise this year in hate crimes against Jews. How accurate is Vice President Kamala Harris’ claim: “Muslims...

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At Townhall: On Biden’s Newest False Claims About Guns

At Townhall: On Biden’s Newest False Claims About Guns

Dr. John Lott has a new op-ed piece at Townhall. . On Saturday, President Biden tweeted his support for an assault weapons ban, for safe storage requirements, for holding gun manufacturers liable for gun crimes, and for enacting universal background checks....

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Testimony before the US Commission on Civil Rights on Racial Disparities in Violent Crime Victimization in the United States. A lively discussion ensued as Lott was the only witness attacked by the Commissioners and other witnesses.

Testimony before the US Commission on Civil Rights on Racial Disparities in Violent Crime Victimization in the United States. A lively discussion ensued as Lott was the only witness attacked by the Commissioners and other witnesses.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W8CFYKkPEU Dr. John Lott testified before the US Civil Rights Commission on federal efforts to gather data on racial and ethnic disparities. He was on Panel 4: Researcher & Policy Experts. Dr. Lott was the only person on...

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On The Michigan Talk Network: To Discuss Illegal Alien Crime

On The Michigan Talk Network: To Discuss Illegal Alien Crime

Dr. John Lott talked to Steve Gruber on the Michigan Talk Network about the illegal immigrant killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. They also discussed the relationship between illegal immigration and crime. (Thursday, February 29, 2024)

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