Reforming the justice system by reforming plea bargains
Over the last few years, there has been a lot of talk about the need to reform the criminal justice system, however there has been little action and the population …
The “dire consequences” of debate criteria that are “too high”
It seems the 2016 Presidential election cycle will never end, however it’s only a couple of months away and the general election debates are fast approaching. The general election Presidential …
Standing with those who remain seated
It’s not uncommon for a professional athlete to say or do something that puts them in the national spotlight. Recently during a pre-season football game between the San Francisco 49ers …
Calculating freedom in an unfree world
How does one quantify freedom? Is it even possible to calculate such a thing? Over the years, several entities have collaborated in an attempt to do just that. Freedom House, …
DEA denies reality, rejects reclassification of cannabis
There’s an old saying, “The wheels of justice turn slowly, but grind exceedingly fine.” This is especially true when it comes to the War on Drugs, waged initially by Richard …
Michigan Asks Sixth Circuit to Allow the State to Omit Straight-Ticket Device
On August 10, attorneys for Michigan asked the Sixth Circuit to reverse the order of a U.S. District Court Judge in the lawsuit titled “Michigan State A. Philip Randolph Institute …
Connecticut Concedes that Out-of-State Petitioner Ban is Unconstitutional for General Election Petitions and Presidential Primary Petitions
On August 9, attorneys for Connecticut settled two federal lawsuits over the state’s ban on out-of-state petitioners. The state agreed that the ban is unconstitutional for general election candidate petitions, …
Harry Enten on 538.com Finds Both Gary Johnson and Jill Stein Have More Black Poll Support Than Donald Trump
Harry Enten has this article at 538.com, summarizing polling for president among black voters. He finds that both Jill Stein and Gary Johnson outpoll the Republican nominee. Thanks to Political …
Four Presidential Candidates File Petitions in Ohio; Evan McMullin is Not Among Them
August 10 was the Ohio petition deadline for presidential candidates who use the independent candidate procedure. The Secretary of State’s web page shows that only four petitions were filed: for …
Idaho Secretary of State Says Darrell Castle Can’t be an Independent Presidential Candidate; Castle Asks for Reconsideration
On August 3, the Idaho Secretary of State wrote a letter to Darrell Castle, saying the office believes he is circulating an independent presidential petition, and warning him that if …