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…
The stories are similar, remarkably consistent. The survivors suffer the similar, yet unique, pain. The predators come from many walks of life and different occupations. They may be priests, teachers, coaches, scout leaders, and actors. Their journey to justice is long and emotional because accounta
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 file
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…
According to a new report from the Center for Disease Control, suicide rates among teens are rising drastically, as they have for the past 12 years. The increase began in 2007, surging 56% by 2017. As a result, suicide is now the second leading cause…
The Best Money Congress Can Buy Bernie Sanders and others have proposed banning corporate money from our country’s election processes. The United States has become a country ruled by corporate money—the company with the most wins. Do we have the best congress money can buy? Do…
The Trump administration has announced its plan to eventually ban flavored e-cigarettes. The reason? A series of vaping related deaths—6 to be exact. Please don’t get me wrong . . . I am all for a ban on vaping. Regulations should, absolutely, be placed on…
At breakfast this morning with friends and family the controversial admissions scandal was brought up. Specifically, whether or not Felicity Huffman deserved jail time for her illegal actions. Most at the table argued that she has taken responsibility for her actions, plead guilty, suffered personal
