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Michael Norburyhttp://bringhomethepoliticians.comThe following is a comment I posted to a California newspaper's online Op-Ed complaining that the idea being considered to release 27,000 low risk and elderly prisoners was being unfairly opposed citing that just because the... 205 views | 0 recommendations | 1 comment
Extreme U.S. Incarceration Rates Destroy Economy & Family
The huge incarceration rate in Illinois, where we send non-violent drug abusers and thieves to prison at a rate 40 times greater than any civilized country means that we are breaking our economy. The children of the prisoners are a great social burden when parents don’t... On-Line Journalists More Likely to Be In Jail
A trend that should not be suprising is that more on-line journalists are currently serving prison sentences than their print-media counterparts. One reason could be that nowadays there are a lot more on-line...
created by Emilio Lizardo | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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241 views | 47 recommendations | 11 comments
Edelman Says Incarceration of Black Men is New Slavery
I write for Associated Content.com, this morning I recieved a message from another producer.William Edward Thomas. William sent me this link "Incarceration of Black Men is New Slavery". He is the National... "If Texas were a country, it would have the highest incarceration rate in the...
"New Marijuana Law Could Save Texas Taxpayers Millions — If Authorities Use It Tue, Aug 28, 2007 1:58 pm more: drug policy news, headline news source: mpp.org AUSTIN, TEXAS — A new law taking effect Sept. 1 could... U.S. Has World's Highest Number of Prisoners
As we have reported previously, for the first time in the country's history, a staggering 1 in 100 Americans are behind bars. It is perhaps not surprising then, that the United States, with its current population...
created by Jarrett Martineau | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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9438 views | 3 recommendations | 1 comment
1 in 100 Americans Are Behind Bars, Study Says
1 in 9 black men between the ages of 20 and 34 are behind bars in the U.S. - that's almost 10% of the entire American black, male, young adult population. I'm shocked and appalled.Is incarceration really the best...
created by Jarrett Martineau | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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464 views | 0 recommendations | 2 comments
Cuba demands US gives back Guantanamo Bay
Somehow I feel like it's the "agreement by both countries" part of the issue that will prevent from this happening."Cuba has demanded the US return Guantanamo Bay to the island nation and denounced the "war on...
created by Jarrett Martineau | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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595 views | 2 recommendations | 2 comments
Assistance to the Incarcerated Mentally Ill's Apology to Civil Rights Organiz...
African Americans, civil rights organizations, journalists, and others, please pardon my family’s attempts to enlighten you and attract your support regarding an issue of gross injustice that does not afford an...Empty Chair at Christmas, by Mary Neal - http://wrongfuldeathoflarryneal.com
Empty Chair at ChristmasThere is an empty chair at our Christmas tableThat was yours to fillIt’s been four long years since you left usAnd we don’t know why – stillWe’ve asked year after yearBut no one...First 20 Most Talked-About Celebs For 2007.
"There are three things guaranteed to sell a story in the world of celebrity gossip: birth, death and incarceration. This year's hot list of limelight hogs queued up to face arrest ( Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Richie, Amy Winehouse), get knocked up or... Announcing Assistance to the Incarcerated Mentally Ill
Personal tragedy sometimes gives rise to important new legislation, organizations, and programs promoting social change that benefits Americans, like the Amber Alert, America's Most Wanted, and others. In... Winehouse booed as tour kicks off
"Amy Winehouse was booed by fans as she delivered a shambolic set on the first night of her UK tour in Birmingham. The singer also dedicated a song to her husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, who is being held on remand pending charges including GBH. During the show, the 24-year-old... Medicine Hat girl to be sentenced for murdering family
This is one of those stories that can't help but stir up a host of emotions. On one hand I am angry that this girl will face a relative slap on the wrist sentence today. On the other I am saddened by the fact that the terrible actions of a 12 year old can ruin so many lives,...
created by Ray Keating | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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3044 views | 15 recommendations | 6 comments
HIV medics released to Bulgaria
"Six Bulgarian medics who were serving life sentences in Libya have arrived in Bulgaria following their release, ending their eight-year incarceration.
They were immediately pardoned by Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov.
The five nurses and a Palestinian-born doctor were... Top Members Today
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