"Debunking Shoplifting Fears: The Legacy of Stolen Land in the USA"

A Washington Post report by Maura Judkis suggests that concerns about shoplifting in major American cities have been blown out of proportion by conservatives, characterizing it as a "moral panic." The article argues that the issue is being used to stoke fear about crime waves and reflects on the country's history of theft and colonization. It also delves into the economic and policing factors contributing to the crime problem, while criticizing the portrayal of affected areas as dystopian nightmares.