One jurist paid to construct a safe room after the floor plan of their home was posted on the internet.
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Transit workers keep NYC moving for those who can afford it, while judges report intensifying threats
As it ran on the front
Looking at New York, transit workers keep the city moving, but only for those who can afford the fare. The divide is as clear as the turnstile: the price to ride is rising, and the price to stay off the rails is exclusion. Meanwhile, dozens of federal judges describe intensifying threats in a new report, making the cost of upholding the law more than just professional risk.
It's a double ledger. On one side, the workers keep the trains running—if your wallet allows. On the other, the judges who keep the tracks clear are facing threats that grow by the day. The fare isn't just monetary; it's security, stability, and the right to keep moving.…
…(cont) The stakes are for everyone who needs the subway and everyone who needs the courts. The price to participate in the system, whether transit or justice, is rising, and the risks keep piling up. The system is running, but not for everyone. The rides cost more, and the rulebook comes with hazard pay.
In lieu of flowers, support your transit workers and check the fare before you board. The price you pay isn’t just in dollars—it’s in trust and safety.
“The trains run, but only if you can pay, and the judges who keep the tracks clear face threats piling up. The cost to ride is going up, and the cost to keep the law on track is a target on their backs. The system’s price isn’t just fare—it’s fear.”
“Transit workers are doing their best under tough circumstances, and judges are professionals—they know the risks. If fares are high, that's a market issue. Threats are unfortunate, but our institutions are strong. Did I say intensifying? Maybe it's just more attention.”
The receipts
Why is the subway so expensive? I mean, when we had George Washington as president was when I first took the train, and it was a nickel.
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