Monthly Archives: April 2011

Which justice system do we get?

Glenn Greenwald is one of the most important writers in America today, and if you don’t follow him regularly, you’re missing out. Although politically he’s often considered on the “Left,” the civil liberties issues he covers are, like the drug … Continue reading

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Open Thread

Having a tough time finding time to post right now, operating on a severe lack of sleep. Having a good time, though. I’m faculty advisor for a college student group called Theatre of Ted. They do underground open-mic-style theatre every … Continue reading

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Javier Sicilia Wakes Up Mexico

… from NarcoNews TV

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Pot laws ruled unconstitutional

Now, don’t get too excited… it was one judge in Ontario, Canada. And he’s given the government 3 months to fix the problem. But still… Ontario judge declares criminalization of pot unconstitutional Ontario is one step closer to the legalization … Continue reading

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When student journalism works

We’ve been having fun here with the ongoing “Kids Say the Darndest Things” series, and probably will continue to do so as long as student journalists embarrass themselves and the future of the profession. Here’s an example that actually proves … Continue reading

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Drug Lords Celebrate the Drug War at the UN

A fun protest… with a point.

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Kids Say the Darndest Things

A continuation of our popular series. Today’s entry is an editorial from the “Crimson Report Staff” at Arvada High School (CO). They do get a little extra lenience for still being in High School, where they apparently haven’t had instruction … Continue reading

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Open thread

Feel free to discuss the Cultural Baggage show or anything else you wish.

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What about the children?

This is depressing as hell… Mexican drug cartels targeting and killing children According to U.S. and Mexican experts, competing criminal groups appear to be killing children to terrorize the population or prove to rivals that their savagery is boundless, as … Continue reading

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With the black market, corruption is inevitable

The mainstream media is catching on to the fact that our sacred border isn’t secure even when we have our own employees guarding it. Mexican cartels corrupting more US border officials? In the Mexican drug war, U.S. authorities are finding … Continue reading

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