It seems that in Baltimore, one of the most violent cities in America, jurors are far more reluctant to convict criminal defendants than in the suburban enclaves that ring the city. David Simon americabaltimorecity Change image and share on social
I had a great editor, Rebecca Corbett, from the time I was a city reporter right through to the years I worked on the 'Sun's' enterprise reporting team. David Simon citycorbetteditor Change image and share on social
What writer wants to make compromises with story? Story is the only reason you're in it. David Simon compromisemakereason Change image and share on social
There are two Americas - separate, unequal, and no longer even acknowledging each other except on the barest cultural terms. In the one nation, new millionaires are minted every day. In the other, human beings no longer necessary to our economy, to our society, are being devalued and destroyed. David Simon acknowledgeamericabare share on social
A little anger is a good thing if it isn't on your own behalf, if it's for others deserving of your anger, your empathy. David Simon angerbehalfdeserve Change image and share on social
The why is what makes journalism an adult game. The why is what makes policy coherent and useful. The why is what transforms bureaucrats and foot soldiers and political leaders into viable instruments of rational and affirmative change. The why is everything and without it, the very suggestion of human progress becomes a cosmic joke. David Simon adultaffirmativebureaucrat share on social