“Stand Your Ground” Laws have been controversial since the shooting death of Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman. What are “Stand Your Ground” (SYG) laws? Generally, the law concerns the justifiable use of force as protection against endangerment by another party. But the law goes further:…
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April has become somewhat symbolic of white supremacists. Perhaps this is because April 19 is Patriot’s Day and April 20 is Adolph Hitler’s birthday. Who knows? What we do know is several symbolic incidents of mass violence have occurred during the month of April. The…
During a recent public hearing, former Ohio State University (OSU) wrestling captain, Adam DiSabato, told state lawmakers that U.S. Congressman Jim Jordan (R) begged him to deny claims that school officials were aware of, and ignored, allegations that a team doctor sexually abused wrestlers for many…
Excerpt from an article by the American Civil Liberties Union. “Almost every African-American or Latino can tell a story about being pulled over by the police for no apparent reason other than the color of his or her skin, especially if he or she happened…
Rolando Haynes sees the flashing lights in his rearview mirror. He hadn’t run a red light or made an illegal turn. He checks the odometer to reassure himself that he’s traveling within the speed limit. The officer asks for license and registration. Rolando reveals that…
In case you missed it, I recently launched the Journey Into Justice Podcast with Blog Talk Radio host Simon Barrett. The podcasts are held every Monday evening at 8:00 p.m. eastern time. The podcast aims to explore different aspects of the justice system, and we…
Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird has been a fixture in the American consciousness for decades, praised for its examination of racial injustice. But today, it is not the only significant American novel about racial injustice, nor is it the only book part of students’ required reading.…
Car accidents are the leading cause of death in children ages 3-14 years old. According to NPR, 43% of those deaths may have been due to improper use of restraints. Proper car seat use is critical to the safety of a child. In a recent…
On Tuesday November 12, 2019 the Supreme Court issued a groundbreaking ruling, refusing to block major firearms company, Remington Arms Co., from possible liability in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting that left 26 children and educators dead in Newtown, Connecticut. Remington had filed…
If I told you the food on your plate was sprayed with chemicals, would you eat it? Well, then, stop eating, right now! To make their foods cheaper to produce, longer lasting, and more appealing to the eye, America’s food companies have sacrificed our health…
