In the next few weeks, separate teams of doctors will issue autopsy reports about Michael Brown, the unarmed African American shot to death by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. If history is any guide, they will differ, perhaps significantly, on how to interpret the gunshot wounds on his body. Michael Baden, the veteran medical examiner… What to Look For In Dueling … [Read more...] about What to Look For In Dueling Autopsies of Michael Brown
Comment Editing Disabled
Comment editing has been disabled due to an inconsistent experience across different web browsers. I'm currently looking at the feature and making it accessible on all platforms. I don't have an ETA yet but this WILL NOT be a long process. Until them, please re-read your comment before posting and take care when posting URLs to make sure they are accurate. Thank you! … [Read more...] about Comment Editing Disabled
Law enforcement actions against journalists in Ferguson
On Saturday, August 10 at 12:01 p.m., 28-year-old Darren Wilson confronted 18-year-old Michael Brown. According to press reports, Brown was walking down the middle of a street; Wilson was in his police car. Reports conflict as to what happened next, but three minutes later Brown was dead, his body riddled from at least six gun shots. At Storify, I've begun chronicling … [Read more...] about Law enforcement actions against journalists in Ferguson
Emmitt, Trayvon, Rodney, Raymond, and now Michael (Guest Voice)
Emmitt, Trayvon, Rodney, Raymond, and now Michael by Rabbi Ben Kamin ENCINITAS, California — Ferguson, Missouri, and the inexplicable shooting of teenager Michael Brown, represents not only the latest episode of America’s urban war against black men—it will be far from the last. Still unresolved is another horrifying racial incident in Miami Beach, Florida. Police there … [Read more...] about Emmitt, Trayvon, Rodney, Raymond, and now Michael (Guest Voice)
NFL: New Season, New Rules For 2014-15
NFL: New Season, New Rules For 2014-15 by David Parada If there is one cliché I’ve heard often during my short life on earth it’s this, “The only constant is change.” Change is the name of the game every year in the NFL and the upcoming season will be no exception. Several rule changes will be enforced this upcoming season to ensure safety, speed, and the league’s … [Read more...] about NFL: New Season, New Rules For 2014-15
The Police
Watching the scenes from Ferguson, MO has reminded of something a friend of mine, who was an officer in the Portland Police Department, told me some 30 years ago - probably a third of the officers on the force should not be for psychological reasons. All police officers in Oregon must attend The Oregon Police Academy. About 10 years ago the Academy realized the truth of … [Read more...] about The Police
What Do You Save Because It Is Important to You?
I have had these two items in my position for over forty years. They are not really cool or overly important or valuable to anyone but me. But I like them and so do my children; because I do. Do you have items you have saved for decades? Or have had passed down to you? They are cool because we say they are! Please share them. Jewelry. Trinquits. Documents. Poems. … [Read more...] about What Do You Save Because It Is Important to You?
Ferguson: Everyone already knows what happened…
My care meter on the Ferguson, MO shooting involving an unarmed young black man named Michael Brown and Officer Darren Wilson is low. Initially I was shocked that my care meter started high and dropped so low so fast. But now, after a bit of reflection, I know why: [icopyright one button toolbar] Everyone already knows what happened... It's very cut and dry. … [Read more...] about Ferguson: Everyone already knows what happened…
Iraqi and Kurdish Forces Backed By U.S. Air Power Recapture Mosul Dam
[icopyright one button toolbar] Water flows down the Mosul Dam chute spillway May 14, 2003. The spillway was built with a “ski-jump” section to dissipate the energy of outflowing water. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brendan Stephens The Mosul Dam in northern Iraq, the fourth largest in the Middle East, is an immensely strategic asset, resource and target, as it captures … [Read more...] about Iraqi and Kurdish Forces Backed By U.S. Air Power Recapture Mosul Dam
Suspect Steals San Diego Police car and is (surprise!) nabbed
There aren't a lot of rocket scientists in the world. And then there are those who seemingly don't even seem to fill the ranks of those who don't qualify to be rocket scientists. Yes, it actually did happen: someone did finally steal a police car and lead police on a chase...after their police car. And yes, police did catch the police car.[icopyright one button toolbar] The … [Read more...] about Suspect Steals San Diego Police car and is (surprise!) nabbed
Study Debunks Claims That Medicaid Patients Abuse Emergency Rooms
Opponents of Medicaid expansion have often distorted reports of increase Emergency Room use after their expansion of the Medicaid program in Oregon as reason to oppose the program. MACPAC, a nonpartisan federal agency that provides policy and data analysis on Medicaid and CHIP to Congress, has found the problem to not be as serious as suggested as the vast majority of the use … [Read more...] about Study Debunks Claims That Medicaid Patients Abuse Emergency Rooms
Two ISIL Terrorists Officially Designated ‘Terrorists’
[icopyright one button toolbar] The Department of State has officially designated two terrorists affiliated with ISIL as “Specially Designated Global Terrorists.” They are Said Arif and Abu Mohammed al-Adnani. The designation was done under Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, which targets terrorists and those providing support to terrorists or acts of terrorism. The … [Read more...] about Two ISIL Terrorists Officially Designated ‘Terrorists’
Rick Perry’s True Colors
Alec MacGillis takes Governor Good Hair's measure in The New Republic. But regardless of how strong the charges against Perry are, it is worth noting how fitting they are. Put simply, the case against Perry points to an aspect of his political persona that is well known in Texas but has too often been overlooked in the national portrayal of Perry. On the national stage, Perry … [Read more...] about Rick Perry’s True Colors
Feeling sorry for the Texas governor?
Feeling sorry for the Texas governor? [icopyright one button toolbar] No. But Amy Davidson makes a solid case for some pity. Governor Rick Perry of Texas was indicted Friday on charges of abuse of his office and coercing a public official—that does not sound good, for a man positioning himself to run for President in 2016. Both of those charges are felonies; in … [Read more...] about Feeling sorry for the Texas governor?
A selfish reaction: Remembering Robin
I’ll be honest, it has been fascinating watching the reaction to the death of Robin Williams. This piece by Andrew Sullivan is probably the most interesting and I agree with it to an extent but, unlike Andrew, I feel effected in some way by this death. [icopyright one button toolbar] And I find the extent of my sadness strange – I find my reaction to be very selfish. I’ve … [Read more...] about A selfish reaction: Remembering Robin
Thoughts of One Black Man… on Ferguson (Guest Voice)
[three_fourth_last]This is a letter I received tonight from one of my relatives. I'm posting it in full here for our TMV readers. Thoughtful comments are welcome. Thank you. Dr. E. [icopyright one button toolbar] I'm not a jouralist. I'm a police officer. I'm a black man. These are just my current thoughts on the situation in Ferguson, Missouri. My thinking may change as … [Read more...] about Thoughts of One Black Man… on Ferguson (Guest Voice)
Making sense of Ferguson
We're on day eight since Michael Brown, 18, was shot and killed by a police officer in Ferguson, MO. Sunday, a former New York forensic examiner reported that Brown had been shot at least six times, twice in the head. [icopyright one button toolbar] “In my capacity as the forensic examiner for the New York State Police, I would say, ‘You’re not supposed to shoot so many … [Read more...] about Making sense of Ferguson
Critics of George W. Bush’s foreign policy now taking heat themselves (Guest Voice)
Dogged critics of President George W. Bush's foreign policies suddenly have found that managing the world, and radical Islam, is not as easy as it looked from the outside six or more years ago. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, as a senator and ex-senator, was perhaps Mr. Bush's most punishing reviewer. He said of the Bush administration… Critics of George W. Bush's foreign … [Read more...] about Critics of George W. Bush’s foreign policy now taking heat themselves (Guest Voice)
It’s the abuse of power stupid
It's the abuse of power stupid By Jason Stanford When it comes to political corruption, it's rarely as simple as taking a bribe on hidden camera. Political corruption is usually messy, such as the ongoing trial of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, who took a king's ransom from a guy who had a crush on the First Lady in exchange for using the Governor's Office to promote … [Read more...] about It’s the abuse of power stupid
Cartoon: Cat up a tree
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