copenlu/druid huggingface dataset:
Claim: “When we discovered, I discovered, that we were doing many, many, too many stop and frisks, we cut 95% of it out.” (Michael Bloomberg, 2020-02-20)
Evidence (2020-02-14): Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg misleadingly stated that he "cut" the police practice of stop-and-frisk — a policy that he "inherited" — by "95%" by the time he left office as mayor of New York. There were nearly twice as many stops in his last year as mayor compared with the year before he took office. [...] Bloomberg gets to his figure of a 95% cut by cherry-picking the quarterly high point of 203,500 stops in the first quarter of 2012 and comparing that with the 12,485 stops in the last quarter of 2013 — a decline that would not have been possible without the numbers ballooning earlier in Bloomberg’s tenure. [...] No matter the reason for the decline in stops, though, Bloomberg’s explanation that he "inherited the police practice of stop-and-frisk" and "cut it back by 95%," may leave the mistaken impression that he cut the program by that amount from what he inherited. In fact, the practice greatly expanded under his watch — and with his encouragement — and then contracted from that height during his last two years in office.
Claim: “When we discovered, I discovered, that we were doing many, many, too many stop and frisks, we cut 95% of it out.” (Michael Bloomberg, 2020-02-20)
Evidence (2022-10-10): It’s time to re-prioritize. [...] There is absolutely no logical or sane excuse why this behavior should be allowed to continue. [...] If nothing else, please believe this: What we allow is exactly what will continue.
Claim: “When we discovered, I discovered, that we were doing many, many, too many stop and frisks, we cut 95% of it out.” (Michael Bloomberg, 2020-02-20)
Evidence (2020-02-15): In a January 2020 speech aimed at black voters, he said stop and frisk "resulted in far too many innocent people being stopped. And when I realized that, we took action. And by the time I left office, we had finally cut stops by 95%." Bloomberg said in a tweet Tuesday: "I have apologized for taking too long to understand the impact of stop and frisk on Black and Latino communities. I inherited stop and frisk. In an effort to stop gun violence, it was overused. I cut it back by 95%. I should have cut it back sooner." [...] There was indeed a reduction of about 95% in the number of documented instances of stop and frisk – but only in the last two years of Bloomberg’s mayoralty, after he had presided over a six-fold increase in the number of stops during his first decade in office. The decline, in other words, was from his own high numbers, not from the numbers he inherited.
Claim: “When we discovered, I discovered, that we were doing many, many, too many stop and frisks, we cut 95% of it out.” (Michael Bloomberg, 2020-02-20)
Evidence (2018-04-23): The criminalization of youth of color starts young, with the school to prison — or cradle to grave, according to some — pipeline, through stop and frisk and racial profiling. This society sees black boys as older and more threatening than they are. [...] Ending stop and frisk and other police practices that disproportionately channel poor people and people of color into the city’s jails. Holding officers involved in the shooting deaths of our brothers and sisters fully accountable.
Claim: “When we discovered, I discovered, that we were doing many, many, too many stop and frisks, we cut 95% of it out.” (Michael Bloomberg, 2020-02-20)
Evidence (2015-06-03): Shootings are on the rise this year in New York City, and the trends are raising questions about whether Mayor Bill de Blasio’s decision to cut down on stop-and-frisk tactics has made it easier to carry guns in New York. The best data available on stop-and-frisk makes it clear that the search tactic turned up relatively few guns in terms of number of stops conducted. [...] That figure casts doubt on whether stop-and-frisks are useful in finding weapons and taking them off the street, but it is also the least generous way of judging the NYPD’s program. Officers might stop passers-by for a variety of reasons (matching the description of someone involved in a crime, appearing to be involved in a drug deal, etc.), and, in many of these cases, the goal is not to find weapons. [...] De Blasio claims that pulling cops off of stop-and-frisk work will allow them to focus more on community policing, building ties that will pay off in the long term in reducing crime. His critics, including former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, argue that the mere possibility of being searched is a psychological deterrent to carrying a gun in the city. The numbers available aren’t convincing enough to win the argument for either side.
Claim: “When we discovered, I discovered, that we were doing many, many, too many stop and frisks, we cut 95% of it out.” (Michael Bloomberg, 2020-02-20)
Evidence (2020-02-22): 9:29 p.m. Bloomberg addresses past support for "stop-and-frisk" Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, when asked about his past support for the controversial policy of "stop-and-frisk" policing, tackled his past head on. "If I go back and look at my time in office, the one thing that I'm really worried about, embarrassed about, was how it turned out with stop and frisk," he said. "When I got into office, there was 650 murders a year in New York City. And I thought that my first responsibility was to give people the right to live. That's the basic right of everything."
Claim: “When we discovered, I discovered, that we were doing many, many, too many stop and frisks, we cut 95% of it out.” (Michael Bloomberg, 2020-02-20)
Evidence (2015-08-04): Reforms to laws such as the removal of mandatory minimum sentences, contributed to a decline in drug arrests, from 40,361 in 2008 to 29,960 in 2012. Moreover, while the stop and frisk policy has deservedly landed New York City with a New Jim Crow label, figures from the state Division of Criminal Justice Services show that Black drug arrests have actually been decreasing- from 42% of the total in 2008 to 35% in 2012. More people now receive citations for minor possession. In other cases, instead of offering penitentiary time, authorities channel thousands through treatment-based diversions like drug courts. Relaxing conditions of parole is also part of the new approach, precipitating a huge reduction in returns to prison for petty transgressions like missing a meeting with a parole agent or failing to look for work. Still, even with all these changes, New York State’s per capita incarceration rate remains at 425 per 100,000, well below the national average of 728 but about four times that of the United Kingdom and five times the rate in Sweden.
Claim: “When we discovered, I discovered, that we were doing many, many, too many stop and frisks, we cut 95% of it out.” (Michael Bloomberg, 2020-02-20)
Evidence (2024-10-01): MG: This is the thing that I'm doing a podcast on now — the parallel of this in fighting crime. It's what was wrong with stop-and-frisk in New York. It was a misunderstanding of the dynamics of criminality. It said you should stop any young Black male who looked a little bit suspicious and search them, and that was the best way to bring down crime. And the problem with that strategy is that they only found a gun in whatever it was, 1% of stop-and-frisks, and they did 4.5 million frisks in eight years, between 2004 and 2012. What we've understood after stop-and-frisk ends is that: no, no, no, the most effective way to fight crime is to be as precise as possible. It’s to figure out: oh, okay, if for every 100 people you frisk you only find guns once, then can you predict who that one person is? The answer is: yes, you sort of can. You can zero in much more precisely on the people who are actually at higher risk for committing an act, being victimized by an act, carrying a gun…and that's where the real opportunity lies in crime fighting.
Claim: “When we discovered, I discovered, that we were doing many, many, too many stop and frisks, we cut 95% of it out.” (Michael Bloomberg, 2020-02-20)
Evidence (2020-02-22): Photo by Kevin Lamarque/Reuters. ___ STOP AND FRISK DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE MIKE BLOOMBERG, on the stop-and-frisk policing policy when he was New York mayor: "What happened, however, was it got out of control and when we discovered — I discovered — that we were doing many, many, too many stop and frisks, we cut 95% of them out." — Democratic debate Wednesday. THE FACTS: He’s misrepresenting how stop and frisk declined. That happened because of a court order, not because Bloomberg learned that it was being overused. In Bloomberg’s first 10 years in office, the number of stop-and-frisk actions increased nearly 600% from when he took office in 2002, reaching a peak of nearly 686,000 stops in 2011. That declined to about 192,000 documented stops in 2013, his final year as mayor. Bloomberg achieved his claim of a 95% cut by cherry-picking the quarterly high point of 203,500 stops in the first quarter of 2012 and comparing that with the 12,485 stops in the last quarter of 2013.
Claim: “When we discovered, I discovered, that we were doing many, many, too many stop and frisks, we cut 95% of it out.” (Michael Bloomberg, 2020-02-20)
Evidence (2020-02-20): MIKE BLOOMBERG, on the stop-and-frisk policing policy when he was New York mayor: "What happened, however, was it got out of control and when we discovered — I discovered — that we were doing many, many, too many stop and frisks, we cut 95% of them out." [...] In Bloomberg’s first 10 years in office, the number of stop-and-frisk actions increased nearly 600% from when he took office in 2002, reaching a peak of nearly 686,000 stops in 2011. That declined to about 192,000 documented stops in 2013, his final year as mayor. Bloomberg achieved his claim of a 95% cut by cherry-picking the quarterly high point of 203,500 stops in the first quarter of 2012 and comparing that with the 12,485 stops in the last quarter of 2013.
Claim: “When we discovered, I discovered, that we were doing many, many, too many stop and frisks, we cut 95% of it out.” (Michael Bloomberg, 2020-02-20)
Evidence (2020-02-20): The number of stop-and-frisk searches ballooned 600% while Bloomberg was mayor. They later declined 95%. We rated Bloomberg’s claim Half True. Bloomberg’s campaign told PolitiFact his claim relied on data for the first quarter of 2012 and the last quarter of 2013. From January to March 2012, the New York Police Department recorded 203,500 stops, compared with approximately 12,500 stops from October to December 2013. That’s close to a 95% drop. [...] The New York Civil Liberties Union compiled data using NYPD’s annual reports and found that, in Bloomberg’s first 10 years in office, stop and frisk numbers increased significantly. In 2002, there were 97,296 stops recorded — that increased more than 600% by 2011, when there were nearly 686,000 stops. Stops fell dramatically in 2013 to just under 192,000.
Claim: “When we discovered, I discovered, that we were doing many, many, too many stop and frisks, we cut 95% of it out.” (Michael Bloomberg, 2020-02-20)
Evidence (2020-02-26): Latest Fact-checks on Michael Bloomberg Michael Bloomberg stated on February 26, 2020 in a CNN town hall: "I certainly supported Barack Obama and Joe Biden. ... I was there both times for them." Michael Bloomberg stated on January 30, 2020 in a news release: During his tenure as mayor of New York City, "street homelessness decreased by 28 percent." Michael Bloomberg stated on February 26, 2020 in a CNN town hall: Says of President Donald Trump’s actions on the coronavirus: "No. 1, he fired the pandemic team two years ago. No. 2, he's been defunding the Centers for Disease Control." Michael Bloomberg stated on February 13, 2020 in a rally: Says "black babies die at rates twice as high as white babies because of a lack of access to affordable health care." Michael Bloomberg stated on February 20, 2020 in a tweeted video: Video shows Democratic presidential candidates speechless for 20 seconds when discussing whether any of them started a business. Michael Bloomberg stated on February 19, 2020 in a Democratic presidential primary debate in Las Vegas: "When we discovered, I discovered, that we were doing many, many, too many stop and frisks, we cut 95% of it out." [...] Michael Bloomberg stated on February 19, 2020 in a Democratic presidential primary debate in Las Vegas: "When we discovered, I discovered, that we were doing many, many, too many stop and frisks, we cut 95% of it out."
Claim: “When we discovered, I discovered, that we were doing many, many, too many stop and frisks, we cut 95% of it out.” (Michael Bloomberg, 2020-02-20)
Evidence (2016-10-29): ALEXANDER: Unfortunately, at the very same time that the Civil Rights movement was gaining steam, crime rates were beginning to rise in this country. [...] MELINA ABDULLAH: Ferguson was not simply about Mike Brown. It was also this pattern of mass criminalization and mass incarceration. There was an average of three warrants per household in Ferguson. And so people rose up, because they understood that they were also enemies of the state, seen as enemies of the state. The communities in which black people live were really have become occupied territories, and black people have become seen as enemy combatants who don’t have any rights and can be stopped and frisked and arrested and detained and questioned and killed with impunity. [...] RENGEL: We may have lost the sheets of the Ku Klux Klan, but clearly when you see black kids being shot down, then obviously we didn’t cut out this cancer.
Claim: “When we discovered, I discovered, that we were doing many, many, too many stop and frisks, we cut 95% of it out.” (Michael Bloomberg, 2020-02-20)
Evidence (2024-04-22): The NYPD has conducted millions of stop-and-frisks in New York City over the last two decades. The majority of those stopped are people of color, and a vastly disproportionate number are Black. There is no evidence that ramping up stops makes New Yorkers safer. But we do know that many of these stops have been unlawful and that some have led to violent police misconduct. The following is an analysis of New York City’s stop-and-frisk data, including a list of stops by year. Stop-and-frisk was a signature policy of the Bloomberg administration. Over 96 percent of all stops that occurred from 2003-2023 took place during his time in office. While comparatively fewer stops occurred during the de Blasio administration – nearly 135,000 – enormous racial disparities have persisted every year. In 2022, the first year of the Adams administration, the NYPD made over 15,000 stops, the largest number of stops since 2015. This rising trend continued into 2023 where nearly 17,000 stops were made. [...] The overwhelming majority of people stopped by the NYPD have been innocent, meaning the NYPD found no evidence of wrongdoing and the civilian was not given a summons or arrested.
Claim: “Wisconsin is 49th in public health spending.” (Jon Erpenbach, 2021-06-15)
Evidence (2021-06-15): Wisconsin did rank 49th in the nation in the amount of federal funds spent on public health during the previous fiscal year, receiving $18.65 per resident for U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention programs. But looking at what the state itself invests in public health, however, paints a slightly different picture. Wisconsin ranks 42nd in the nation, plus Washington, D.C., in state spending on public health, spending about $18 per person in 2020.
Claim: “Wisconsin is 49th in public health spending.” (Jon Erpenbach, 2021-06-15)
Evidence (2021-06-15): Wisconsin did rank 49th in the nation in the amount of federal funds spent on public health during the previous fiscal year, receiving $18.65 per resident for U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention programs. [...] "(Wisconsin) is 49th in public health spending," Erpenbach tweeted. "We just had a pandemic and will be vulnerable to the next one because Republicans are not investing in public health." [...] In a retort about the state budget, Erpenbach said Wisconsin ranks 49th in the nation in public health spending.
Claim: “Wisconsin is 49th in public health spending.” (Jon Erpenbach, 2021-06-15)
Evidence (2021-04-26): 49. Idaho - Total state public health spending (2017): $210.2 million ($122 per capita) [...] 22. Wisconsin - Total state public health spending (2017): $2.8 billion ($481 per capita) [...] Wisconsin's Public Health Workforce Projects and Initiatives is designed to strengthen and improve the health care professionals who make the state's public health programs a reality. The initiatives aim to increase both diversity and professional competence in the workforce.
Claim: “Wisconsin is 49th in public health spending.” (Jon Erpenbach, 2021-06-15)
Evidence (2023-12-23): Wisconsin ranks 22nd in the country when it comes to a range of health measuring sticks, and local public health officials said more resources could help them address certain gaps. The rankings are from an annual report by the United Health Foundation, which had ranked Wisconsin 21st last year. Some of the state’s strengths include a low prevalence of nonmedical drug use and encouraging results for physical activity. But it is 49th in the nation for public health funding. [...] Watchdogs pointed out Wisconsin’s near-bottom ranking for public health spending is partially influenced by what it receives from the Centers for Disease Control. But other rankings focusing on state spending have ranked Wisconsin fairly low in funding set aside for local offices, which mirrors a national trend highlighted over the course of the pandemic.
Claim: “Wisconsin is 49th in public health spending.” (Jon Erpenbach, 2021-06-15)
Evidence (2023-11-13): How do we know where Wisconsin stacks up when it comes to public health challenges? America’s Health Rankings does an excellent job of analyzing data. The organization publishes annual reports that track more than 80 measures of public health. [...] - Assessing Wisconsin’s Public Health - Wisconsin’s Public Health Challenges - Health Inequity in Wisconsin - County Health Rankings - [...] There are plenty of data to show that Wisconsin has its work cut out for us. Our state has some of the worst health indicators and disparities in the US. For example, - Public health funding is ranked 49th - Residential segregation is ranked 50th - Excessive drinking is ranked 50th - Low birthweight racial disparity is ranked 50th - Stroke deaths are ranked 38th - Diabetes deaths are ranked 35th
Claim: “Wisconsin is 49th in public health spending.” (Jon Erpenbach, 2021-06-15)
Evidence (2023-04-26): Gov. Evers’ 2023-2025 "breakthrough budget" leverages Wisconsin’s unprecedented surplus to make substantial investments in Wisconsin’s health care, behavioral health, public health, and long-term care systems, as well as in initiatives that would advance equity and reduce disparities in our state. By recognizing that health care is a cornerstone of workforce and economic development in all communities across the state, this budget makes critical investments to support working families and address long-standing workforce needs that will drive economic growth. It expands affordable health coverage to 89,700 Wisconsinites, invests in mental and behavioral health access for individuals across their life span, and supports all families. It leverages increased federal funding to invest hundreds of millions in the health and well-being of every Wisconsinite and reinforces Governor Evers’ declaration of 2023 as the Year of Mental Health. [...] The budget provides coverage and reduces costs for thousands of Wisconsin residents, expanding much-needed health care to working families. It also improves health care quality and access and invests in public health initiatives that lay the groundwork for healthy communities, supporting health everywhere Wisconsinites live, work, and play.
Claim: “Wisconsin is 49th in public health spending.” (Jon Erpenbach, 2021-06-15)
Evidence (2023-04-13): American Rescue Plan Act Funding for Wisconsin's Health President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) into law on March 11, 2021. It provides $1.9 trillion in economic stimulus to aid the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has access to more than $400 million of that funding to improve the health of Wisconsinites, including for mental health and substance use disorders, as well as home and community-based services (HCBS).
Claim: “Wisconsin is 49th in public health spending.” (Jon Erpenbach, 2021-06-15)
Evidence (2020-09-30): The following charts explore high-level trends in public health and related spending over time in the U.S. and other similarly wealthy countries (OECD nations with above average GDP and GDP per capita), as well as spending for public health at the federal vs. state and local levels in the U.S. [...] State and local spending accounts for most public health spending in the U.S. In the U.S., state and local governments account for the majority of national spending on public health activities. In 2018, state and localities spent $81.5 billion on public health, while federal public health spending was $12.0 billion.
Claim: “Wisconsin is 49th in public health spending.” (Jon Erpenbach, 2021-06-15)
Evidence (2024-01-01): Per person state public health funding
Claim: “Wisconsin is 49th in public health spending.” (Jon Erpenbach, 2021-06-15)
Evidence (2024-01-01): State-based public health spending per resident
Claim: “Wisconsin is 49th in public health spending.” (Jon Erpenbach, 2021-06-15)
Evidence (2024-01-02): Wisconsin ranks 22nd in the country when it comes to a range of health measuring sticks, and local public health officials said more resources could help them address certain gaps. The rankings are from an annual report by the United Health Foundation, which had ranked Wisconsin 21st last year. Some of the state's strengths include a low prevalence of nonmedical drug use and encouraging results for physical activity. But it is 49th in the nation for public health funding. [...] Watchdogs pointed out Wisconsin's near-bottom ranking for public health spending is partially influenced by what it receives from the Centers for Disease Control. But other rankings focusing on state spending have ranked Wisconsin fairly low in funding set aside for local offices, which mirrors a national trend highlighted over the course of the pandemic.
Claim: “Wisconsin is 49th in public health spending.” (Jon Erpenbach, 2021-06-15)
Evidence (2022-12-14): Wisconsin is 21st in the country when measuring health data, but an annual ranking found the Badger State is behind most other states in funding public health efforts. America's Health Rankings from United Health Foundation showed Wisconsin is 49th among states in getting funds to local health departments. [...] As for Wisconsin's strengths, the report showed it has a low prevalence of nonmedical drug use and physical inactivity. But like the rest of the country, drug deaths are a concern in Wisconsin.