Category Archives: crime

It’s the Guns, Stupid

Posted on May 20, 2018 by

I’ve covered gun violence for years. The solutions aren’t a big mystery. America can prevent shootings. But it has to come to grips with the problem. By German Lopez/ Vox.com/ May 18, 2018 Editor’s Note: Charts do not come out … Continue reading →

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Sensible Gun Laws Needed

Posted on October 12, 2017 by

Letter to the Editor/ Monterey Herald/ October 12, 2017 The media is trying hard to figure out the motive for the Las Vegas shooter’s massacre of so many innocent people. Interesting for sure, but far less important than figuring out … Continue reading →

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Vice News: Charlottesville

Posted on August 15, 2017 by
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THE DEATH OF THE REPUBLIC

Posted on May 21, 2017 by

By Chris Hedges/ Truthdig/ May 21,2017    Mr. Fish / Truthdig The deep state’s decision in ancient Rome—dominated by a bloated military and a corrupt oligarchy, much like the United States of 2017—to strangle the vain and idiotic Emperor Commodus … Continue reading →

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Free At Last

Posted on November 21, 2015 by

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Prison Population Explosion

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Media Blackout: Child Rape in Colombia by Americans

Posted on March 30, 2015 by

By Arlen Grossman A 12-year-old Colombian girl was allegedly drugged and raped inside a Colombian air force base in 2007. The perpetrators were U.S. Army Sergeant Michael J. Coen and defense contractor Cesar Ruiz. They were never arrested and were subsequently … Continue reading →

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The American Injustice System

Posted on December 17, 2013 by

By Arlen Grossman/ The Big Picture Report ** Willie Smith Ward, 43, a habitual offender, attempted to steal a $35 rack of pork ribs from a grocery store in Waco, Texas. SENTENCE:  50 years in prison. He must serve at least a … Continue reading →

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DON’T READ THIS — CLASSIFIED INFORMATION

Posted on August 24, 2013 by

Thirteen Things the Government is Trying to Keep Secret from You By Bill Quigley/ Common Dreams/ August 23, 2013 Forbes.com “We believe most Americans would be stunned to learn the details of how these secret court opinions have interpreted…the Patriot … Continue reading →

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AUTHORITIES GO AFTER GREENWALD’S PARTNER

Posted on August 19, 2013 by

Detaining my partner: a failed attempt at intimidation The detention of my partner, David Miranda, by UK authorities will have the opposite effect of the one intended By Glenn Greenwald/ The Guardian/ August 18, 2013 At 6:30 am this morning … Continue reading →

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