Category: Police
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Embracing Being Unk
In 2023, I turned 40 years old. There was an age and time in my life when I was in my early 20s. I gave little thought to being middle age, but now, as a full-fledged elder millennial, it’s my reality. I’ve discussed my mental health struggles in previous posts. As a young man, I…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Inside El Salvador’s mega-prison, where US criminals could be held El Salvador’s president has offered to incarcerate criminals deported from the U.S. at The Terrorism Confinement Center, a mega-prison intentionally isolated from urban areas that can accommodate up to 40,000 inmates. #ElSalvador #MegaPrison #TheTrumpadministration #ThisIsAmerica South Sudan to accept man deported from US in bid…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
South Sudan rejects claims UAE-built hospital supports RSF “Today marks a historic day for the people of Northern Bahr el-Ghazal State and the region,” Governor Mawut said. “This state-of-the-art medical facility could not have come at a better time. Our people face immense health challenges, particularly in light of the influx of refugees and returnees…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Sudan’s war came to represent the worst of humanity “Given the failure of the warring parties to spare civilians, it is imperative that an independent and impartial force with a mandate to safeguard civilians be deployed without delay,” the UN mission’s lead, Chande Othman, said in September. #Sudanese #sudan_war_updates #Sudan #Africa Mexico developing app for…
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We Are the Good Guys, We Are the Democratic Party
A message from the Democratic National Committee, Dear Black Lives Matter, We are the Democratic Party! We are The Political Party of Martin Van Buren. Do you remember who that was? We don’t either. Like most Americans, we Democrats think U.S. history is so boring. Why do you think we keep shutting down schools in…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
UN Warns of ‘Catastrophic’ Imminent Escalation in Sudan “Civilians are trapped in the city, afraid of being killed should they attempt to flee,” said Seif Magango, spokesperson for the U.N. high commissioner for human rights, Volker Türk. “This dire situation is compounded by a severe shortage of essential supplies as deliveries of commercial goods and humanitarian aid…
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From Awareness to Weapon: The Hijacking of “Woke”
The word “woke” has undergone a fascinating and contentious transformation. Initially, Black communities used the term “woke” to signify awareness of racial injustice, and leftists advocating for social justice later embraced it. Nowadays, conservatives and neoliberals have appropriated “woke” to delegitimize progressive notions. The word has its roots in Black Activism. “Woke” emerged in the…
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The Tragic Tale of Elijah McClain
In the summer of 2019, a 23 year old man named Elijah McClain from Aurora, Colorado life was tragically cut short after a brief but violent encounter with the Aurora police and paramedics. I never had the pleasure of knowing Elijah. But countless reports and accounts from friends, family, and co-workers paint a picture of…
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My Fellow Americans, Fuck You!
A Letter from Uncle Sam Greetings, my fellow Americans, This is Uncle Sam, or U.S. for short. My dear fellow Americans, I know many of you need healthcare, a living wage, and to get your student loan debt canceled. Well, too fucking bad. You damn peasants! I’m Uncle Sam, and I got wars to fund, dammit.…
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To Old for this Shit!
“I’m Getting Too Old For This Shit” is the catchphrase of the fictional character Roger Murtaugh (played by Danny Glover) from the Lethal Weapon series of buddy cop action films. At the time, Danny Glover was only 41 years old. This summer, on July 28th, 2023, I turned 40 years old. Like my boy Danny Glover, I’m also getting too old for this shit.…
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