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Democracy Now!’s Amy Goodman and Producers Released After Illegal Arrest at RNC
Democracy Now!’s Amy Goodman.Goodman Charged with obstruction; Felony riot charges pending against Kouddous and SalazarSeptember 1, 2008 See videos of arrests and link to petition to ‘Stop the Arrests of Journalists,’ below. ST. PAUL–Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman and producers … Continue reading
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Tagged Broadcast Media, Freedom of Press, Media, Police Tactics, Repuplican Convention
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We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby : Strip-Search Nation
The Ballad of the Panhandler and Smokey the Bear: Remembering When the Government was at Least ApproachableBy Dave Lindorff / August 27, 2008 We’ve come a long way towards imperial government in the US—towards a view of the relationship between … Continue reading
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Tagged Fascism, Police State, Police Tactics, Sixties, U.S. Government
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Police State Amerikkka, Right in My Own Backyard
I was astounded to read that a Border Patrol roadblock was erected for several hours last week on SR 104 near the Hood Canal Bridge. Welcome to police state Amerikkka, I thought. And I tend to agree with the Port … Continue reading
Police Brutality: Not Just an American Problem
Mourners at Fredy Villanueva’s funeralNo Justice, No Peace: Behind the riots in Montreal after the shooting-death of Fredy VillanuevaBy Charles Mostoller / August 23, 2008 MONTREAL-NORD, Montreal–“Why four gunshots? Why?”, asked Patricia Villanueva. “I don’t believe they had reason to … Continue reading
San Marcos : Officer Receives Threats After Allowing Dog to Die
Missy died en route to a veterinary clinic while San Marcos cop wrote a ticket. Family photo.Texas cop who wrote a ticket while dog choked to death, received oral reprimand.August 21, 2008 SAN MARCOS, Texas — A police officer who … Continue reading
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Tagged Animal Abuse, Animal Cruelty, Dogs, Law Enforcement, Police Tactics, Texas
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