Cops Violent, Educated Cops Slightly Less Violent
An academic study reveals that police officers with college education are less violent than their peers. But the real story is how violent cops are, period.
New Orleans Police Were Ordered To Shoot Looters After Katrina
New reports indicate that New Orleans Police were given orders to shoot looters amid the chaos after Hurricane Katrina hit the city. Fortunately, that never happened.
“Ground Zero Mosque” Debate: Distraction, Or Fundamentally Important ?
Glenn Greenwald argues that the “Ground Zero Mosque” debate is about more than just a “mosque” near Ground Zero. He’s right, but that also means the debate is likely to get uglier.
Under Federal Lockdown!
Under what authority can the police lock down an entire city block, restricting our freedom of movement absent probable cause?
“Swift Assimilation” and History
Ross Douthat’s latest New York Times column demonstrates an appalling misunderstanding of history in the context of immigration.
DC Traffic Guide
A helpful guide to the pleasures of navigating our nation’s capital by car, bike, or foot.
Why Police Dog Shootings Provoke Outrage
Americans get apoplectic at stories of police officers shooting people’s pets but seem unphased when they shoot innocent human beings.
Rubio Does not Want Proliferation of SB1070s
Marco Rubio doesn’t want to see the proliferation of SB1070s to other states.
Oakland Police: Don’t Call Us
Oakland’s police chief, miffed at recent budget cuts, has listed 44 crimes that his officers will no longer respond to.
Al Gore Sex Scandal: Evidence Thin
Al Gore has been accused of sexually assaulting a “masseuse” in a Portland hotel room.
