NYPD cop Peter Liang, who killed Akai Gurley, may not get any jail time but instead six months probation even though Liang was found guilty of 2nd degree manslaughter
Articles by DC Authors
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On Compulsory Voting: A Roadmap to Political Legitimacy
Australia is one of the few democratic governments legally enforcing the voting of all citizens. The law – active since 1912 – has resulted in Australia having one of the most politically engaged societies in the world.
Rally Against Donald Trump in New York City
One-thousand to two-thousand New Yorkers rallied in New York City this weekend to protest the ongoing hate speech of Donald Trump. What makes it even more amazing is that mainstream media keeps helping to promote his hate.
Dear Trump Protesters
There is a fine line between being a protester and an agitator, and unfortunately, the protests as of late have been leaning on the side of agitation, and I refuse to participate. I commend those who peacefully protest Mr. Trump, it is your right.
The Fate of Social Security and Medicare
As the U.S. progresses into a position where a surplus for Social Security and Medicare is absent, decisions must be made. These decisions will influence both the current and future beneficiaries, and thus, need to be made with great thought.
It’s Time to Engage in Politics, Starting in Our Communities
If everyone in the country was more engaged with the system we have in place for organizing we could actually make it work like it’s supposed to!
Keep The Momentum Going To Bring About A Life Economy
What is important today is to recognize that we can and must replace the imagined reality of a Death Economy with a new, more appealing imagined reality of a Life Economy.
Day of Peace and Solidarity to End All Wars
People were speaking out about many different issues but, mostly on the for profit wars the weapons industry and the U.S. Government want the people to believe is a war to end terrorism.
Pope Highlights What Indigenous People Can Teach Us
Although he made headlines when, questioned about Donald Trump’s candidacy, he suggested that Christians should build bridges, not walls, much more newsworthy was the Pope’s apology to the indigenous people of Mexico
Turkish Newspaper Seizure is Another Disaster For Freedom
The ever increasing crackdown on freedom of the press in the strategically important country of Turkey that could have devastating results for the democratic world