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Bill de Blasio Knows That Cops Protect Capital
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio has repeatedly defended the police even as they’ve brutalized protesters. It’s a reminder that his progressive reputation was always overblown — and that when push comes to shove, he’s always going to side with the real estate interests that cops protect.