August

Do you have a loved one sentenced to a severe mandatory minimum sentence?   Many mandatory minimum sentences were invalidated last year by the Supreme Court […]

In Washington, Second Thoughts on Arming Police The NY Times is reporting: WASHINGTON — Jolted by images of protesters clashing with heavily armed police officers in […]

Why was Michael Brown’s body left in the street for four hours?   Today the NY Times is reporting: FERGUSON, Mo. — Just after noon on […]

Lennon ’s Killer Is Again Denied Parole The New York Times: The parole board wrote to Mr. Chapman, 59, that it had concluded that if he […]

“Less Lethal” Flash-Bangs Leave Some Feeling the Burn Flash-bang devices are one of many military-style weapons being used in Ferguson, along with tear gas and beanbag […]

A breakthrough that could end our dependence on fossil fuels Until now, scientists have used precious metals like platinum for the electrodes.  But the prohibitive cost  […]

Four rare white lion cubs  born in Germany.   BBC is reporting : Four rare white lion cubs – three males and one female – have […]

Republicans attempt  to block  D.C. decriminalization of marijuana and tighter gun restrictions     Reuters is reporting that Efforts by congressional Republicans to block new laws […]

Mental Health Cops Help Reweave Social Safety Net In San Antonio     NPR is airing a two part series detailing how San Antonio, Texas is […]