Category Archives: law enforcement

It’s the Guns, Stupid

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Arlen Grossman

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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THE DEATH OF THE REPUBLIC

Posted on May 21, 2017 by Arlen Grossman

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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DON’T READ THIS — CLASSIFIED INFORMATION

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

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 Arlen Grossman

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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THE SURPRISING CAUSE OF THE RISE & FALL OF OUR CRIME RATE?

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

America’s Real Criminal Element: Lead New research finds Pb is the hidden villain behind violent crime, lower IQs, and even the ADHD epidemic. And fixing the problem is a lot cheaper than doing nothing. By Kevin Drum/ Mother Jones/ January/February, … Continue reading →

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Oops

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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Open For Business

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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One Ex-POW Ran For President

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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That’s a Drag

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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DOES THE CONSTITUTION STILL MATTER?

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

Al-Aulaqi v. Panetta: Lawsuit Challenging Targeted Killings ACLU/ October 24, 2012 The American Civil Liberties Union and the Center for Constitutional Rights(CCR) have filed a lawsuit challenging the government’s targeted killing of three U.S. citizens in drone strikes far from … Continue reading →

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