Mike Huckabee recently said in a speech that if the Republican Party doesn’t continue to vigorously fight same-sex marriage, he will leave the party and become an independent. See this story. In 2008, Huckabee ran for the Republican presidential nomination and polled the third highest number of popular votes in Republican presidential primaries. He received(More)… …read more
On October 9, opponents of strict government-photo I.D. requirements for voting at the polls scored two victories. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Wisconsin cannot require such I.D. for the November 4, 2014 election. Here is the one-page order in Frank v Walker, 14A352. Also, U.S. District Court Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos ruled the(More)… …read more
St. Louis, Mo. – The shooting of 18-year-old Vonderrit Myers in south St. Louis, just miles from Ferguson, has led to protesters taking to the streets. As news spread across social media, hundreds of demonstrators gathered in the streets to make their voices heard.
There are conflicting reports about the incident itself. Police claim that an off-duty officer, attempting to do a “pedestrian check,” was shot at by the teen when he then returned fire killing the teen.
What is a “pedestrian check” you ask?
Reports indicate that a pedestrian check is an officer-initiated engagement with someone to verify that they live in …read more
A string of recent complaints filed by alleged victims of wrongful arrest are bringing question to NYPD practices of arresting men in public restrooms. There are currently undercover cops posted up in public restrooms across New York City, waiting to catch sexual predators in the act.
However, according to dozens of alleged victims, average men are becoming entrapped by these undercover agents, when they have done nothing wrong. Many of the victims have claimed that after urinating, “shaking off” and zipping up their pants, they were accused of “simulating masturbation” in view of the police officer.
The New York Times recently …read more
On October 9, a three-party debate will be held in the North Carolina U.S. Senate race, between the nominees of the Democratic, Republican, and Libertarian Parties. See this story. Thanks to Doug McNeil for the link. …read more
According to this story, New York will hold a four-party gubernatorial debate on October 22 in Buffalo. Invited are the Democratic, Republican, Green, and Libertarian nominees. Thanks to Gregory Koch for the link. …read more
It was another restless night, however for far different reasons this time. Part of me was very excited about the rescue mission that was headed my way. However there was …
On October 7, a 3-judge U.S. District Court in the eastern district invalidated Virginia’s U.S. House district boundaries. The case is Page v Virginia State Board of Elections, 3:13cv-678. Here is the opinion, which was 2-1. Including the dissent, the decision is 102 pages. The decision will have no effect on this year’s election. The(More)… …read more
Nassau County police, in Florida, have been accused of using excessive force on a 56-year-old man, who may have possibly been suicidal.
William Desmond Jr. became the victim of a SWAT raid after he refused to leave his house for police when they appeared unannounced to do a “wellness check.”
The stand-off allegedly lasted for several hours, with Desmond refusing to leave his home for police.
According to police department representatives, Desmond brandished a gun at officers through the window of his home when they came by for the so-called “wellness check”, this is allegedly why the situation was escalated to a full …read more
In a video uploaded to YouTube on October 2, a man receives a written warning for having his headlights off. Then he meets the “friendly, good cop”, just your old buddy who is out to make small talk- which may allow him to violate some rights. Luckily, the driver knew exactly how to handle the situation.
After handing the driver the written warning, the cop proceeds to make conversation- asking him if he plays frisbee golf. The driver states that he does and next we see the true motives of the seemingly casual banter.
“I need you to answer me …read more
