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More Room to Die
Imagine that you are on Death Row, but innocent of any crime. Clinging to the hope that the legion of supporters working on your case will achieve a breakthrough …
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Re: Private Prison Information Act, An Open Letter
Dear Representative Jackson Lee, We, the undersigned representatives of not-for-profit criminal justice organizations, respectfully urge you to reintroduce the Private Prison Information Act (PPIA) during the 113th Congress. The …
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Jordan Davis…and Us
As young black men are murdered in this country recklessly, the question for white Americans should what image is being created from their inaction.
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One Party Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest
A heartfelt plea to the few intelligent and thoughtful Republicans left: itu2019s up to you to inject sanity back into your Party.
Turning Their Back on Bradley Manning: Whistleblower Speaks, but Press Doesn’t Listen
After risking his life and freedom to expose the wrongdoing of the American military, it is the press' lack of attention to his case which threatens Bradley Manning's life …
CBS News Poll Finds 59% of Americans Want States – Not Feds – to Determine Marijuana Policy
While many citizens still disagree on the subject of marijuana itself, new poll by CBS reveals that over half the country believes it should be a state, not federal, …
December 6: Historic Day as Washington Marijuana Legalization Law Takes Effect, Possession of Marijuana Becomes Legal in Washington State
On Election Day last month, 55 percent of voters in both Washington State and Colorado voted to make marijuana legal, ushering in a new era for drug policy in …
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Walmart Rejected Safety Upgrades at Asia Factory Where 100 Died in Fire
At some point, consumers need to stop rewarding bad behavior.
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FCC May Give Murdoch a Very Merry Christmas
The FCC could be preparing him one big Christmas present for Rupert Murdoch, the kind of gift that keeps on giving - unless we all get together and do …
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DeMint Will Leave Senate to Run Heritage Foundation
Conservative Republican and former Tea Party leader Jim DeMint is leaving the city Senate to head conservative research group The Heritage Foundation.