Can Cop Culture Ever Be Changed?
After the murder of George Floyd, three police departments confronted aggressive cop culture, overcoming daunting obstacles to champion justice and equity in policing.
1677 results found for "only receipts found in Tamerlan’s pockets were receipts for his self-incriminating bomb-making materials"
JFK Umbrella Man—More Doubts
Here’s more evidence of cover-up regarding “Umbrella Man” and the JFK assassination. And more questions about the New York Times’ discouragement of investigative zeal in the matter.
Tesla Recalls Autos for Software That Allows Them to Roll Through Stop Signs
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Georgia Voters — Out of Country, Out of Luck?
With non-US internet users barred from at least one of the electoral websites in the ultra-hot state of Georgia, it may be Georgians abroad — not would-be hackers — who are locked out.
Vote Counting, the ‘Blue Shift,’ and Electoral ‘Delay’
Law Professor and election expert Edward Foley on how to understand the election results of 2020, and how long it may take them to come into focus.
Human Rights Report Blasts World Leaders, Corporations for Continued Inequality
Greed and corruption of national governments and “corporate titans” are at fault for many of the world’s most pressing human rights issues, a new Amnesty International report says.
The Oakland Paradox: Obama, Weed and Guns
Two big stories in Oakland, California, on a single day. In one, the Obama administration is doing something about nothing. In another, it is doing nothing about a very big something. Bang!
A Closer Look at the Secret Service
With the departure of a number of Secret Service personnel following an embarrassing scandal on Obama’s Colombian trip, the government would like us to move on to other matters. But there’s more here than meets the eye.
Not All War Wounds Are Visible
In recognition of Memorial Day I talk with David Morris, an embedded correspondent during the Iraq War, a victim himself of PTSD, and author of a poignant exploration.
Extremism Is the New Normal
A look at why the narrative of extremism, conspiracies, and terrorism is so appealing, and how and why it’s taken over our politics.
Science Students, Teachers Get Times Square New Year’s Stage
The End of a Decade Without a Name ; ‘Disinformation’ Is the Word of the Year ; and More Picks 12/31
The Grim, Relentless March to War with Syria
Here’s another fine mess: The American people overwhelmingly don’t want war with Syria. The US is in bed with terrorists—plus blithely ignores international law and protocol. And when a congressman points out apparent disinformation from on high, the Secretary of Defense pleads ignorance.