Tag Archives: law

The gun amendments need 60 votes to pass. But why?

Posted on April 17, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Sean Sullivan The Senate will begin voting Wednesday afternoon on nine proposed amendments to President Obama’s gun control bill — all of which will need at least 60 votes to be added to the overall legislation. That high bar … Continue reading →

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Conflicting reports on Boston marathon suspect arrest

Posted on April 17, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Denise Lavoie A suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings was taken into custody Wednesday a law enforcement official briefed on the investigation said Wednesday, but there have been conflicting reports of an arrest actually having happened. The official spoke shortly … Continue reading →

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Initial tests show ricin in letter to Obama

Posted on April 17, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Peter Eisler, Kevin Johnson and Aamer Madhani Federal authorities are investigating a letter containing a “suspicious substance” that was addressed to President Obama, the agency confirmed Wednesday, and at least four U.S. senators also reported receiving suspicious mail. FBI spokesman Paul Bresson said … Continue reading →

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Scottsboro Boys pardoned: What other infamous civil rights cases are in need of closure?

Posted on April 8, 2013 by The Soul Brother
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How corrupt is New York? Very

Posted on April 4, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Greg David New York is more corrupt than other states, U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said Tuesday, in announcing the arrest of state Sen. Malcolm Smith and others in the latest bribery scandal to rock the Empire State. He didn’t say how … Continue reading →

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Rise Up!

Posted on March 22, 2013 by The Soul Brother
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Random Thoughts

Posted on March 8, 2013 by The Soul Brother

Happy International Women’s Day to all my sisters! Your contributions to the world are appreciated and needed. A minimum wage increase is long overdue. Don’t succumb to the fear mongering of the have’s. The have nots outnumber the have’s and … Continue reading →

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Six Women Pardoned for Civil Rights-Era Arrests

Posted on July 7, 2011 by The Soul Brother

The women should not have been arrested. The pardon should have occurred at least 30 years ago. Six Women Pardoned for Civil Rights-Era Arrests.

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Bill Clinton Compares Voter ID Laws to Jim Crow

Posted on July 6, 2011 by The Soul Brother

There’s a wave sweeping “red country” to keep American citizens from voting. It is definitely reminiscent of Jim Crow. Basically if you are a person of color, poor, and/or living on the “other” side of the line your ability to … Continue reading →

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Justice Is Served

Posted on June 30, 2011 by The Soul Brother

Simply marvelous!! A small victory in a long war to reverse the mass incarceration disease permeating the American legal system. Justice Is Served » Blog of Rights: Official Blog of the American Civil Liberties Union.

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