The Right to Read
edward, July 16, 2012 - 10:11amLast week, the ACLU of Michigan filed a groundbreaking class action lawsuit on behalf of eight Highland Park students asserting a child's fundamental right to read. The learning proficiency rates in Highland Park are as shocking as they are heartbreaking.
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1.3 Million!
edward, July 9, 2012 - 2:55pmThat's how many customer record data demands The New York Times reports were made to mobile phone providers by law enforcement last year alone.
But the numbers are actually much worse. On the ACLU Blog of Rights, Chris Calabrese writes that the subpoenas only tell part of the story: | continue reading
Think Outside the Box
edward, July 3, 2012 - 4:35pmOur criminal justice system is broken. We have 25% of the world's incarcerated population and spend nearly $50,000 PER adult we lock up in a state prison. Nearly half of the inmates in state prisons are locked up for nonviolent offenses. Every dollar we spend on prisons and jails is a dollar that is not spent on other priorities such as education, social services, or real public safety solutions.
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Targeted Killing Program Needs To Be Exposed
edward, June 26, 2012 - 5:01pmThe public has a right to know the evidence and legal basis for individuals placed on a "kill list".
On May 29th, The New York Times published this article describing the inner workings of the Obama administration's "targeted killing" program according to interviews with current and former advisors.
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On May 29th, The New York Times published this article describing the inner workings of the Obama administration's "targeted killing" program according to interviews with current and former advisors.
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Stop Solitary
edward, June 19, 2012 - 11:14amWhat do you call placing over 80,000 American prisoners in isolated environments for 22-24 hours a day for months or years or decades causing serious psychological damage that increases recidivism and prison violence and costs upwards of $75,000/annually per inmate?
A complete failure.
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A complete failure.
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Gunshot Detection Systems Need To Be Closely Monitored
edward, June 5, 2012 - 2:45pmLast week, the New York Times wrote about a gunshot detection technology called ShotSpotter. Similar to video camera monitoring technology, audio detection devices are set up throughout a city. These devices pick up the sound of a gunshot and triangulate the location. Back at a control room, a technician notifies the police. Within minutes of the initial gunshot, police arrive on the scene often before a 911 call is even placed.< | continue reading
Video: Winning Marriage in Maine
edward, May 22, 2012 - 5:28pmCheck out the cool new video from Mainers United for Marriage! | continue reading
Are You Sharing Your Calling Plan With Law Enforcement?
edward, May 15, 2012 - 4:08pmIn the scenario below, one sentence is incorrect. Can you find it?
The police sneak into your home and attach a tiny tracking device to your person. The device not only reveals your physical movements but records your conversations and has the ability to view your on-line activities.
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The police sneak into your home and attach a tiny tracking device to your person. The device not only reveals your physical movements but records your conversations and has the ability to view your on-line activities.
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