Caroline Downey

When soft-on-crime bail reforms and progressive criminal justice policies intersect with public transit safety, law-abiding women in major metropolitan areas bear the brunt of urban lawlessness. Caroline Downey breaks down the alarming wave of violent attacks against women on public transportation in major Democrat-led cities like Chicago and New York, examining high-profile cases where repeat, multi-arrest offenders were routinely released back onto the streets by progressive district attorneys. Unpacking the rhetoric of municipal leaders like Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Caroline contrasts official claims of public safety against the terrifying daily realities faced by female commuters relying on public buses and subway lines. How have progressive decarceration policies and restorative justice experiments transformed urban transit systems into dangerous environments, leaving women vulnerable to violent recidivists? Watch Caroline’s full analysis, leave your thoughts below, and subscribe to National Review!