In a new act passed by the Senate, matters of domestic terror are now under the discipline of the U.S. military. The National Defense Authorization Act stipulates that anyone—American citizen or not—suspected of terrorist activity can be held in indefinite detention. This new act seems to nullify the 6th Amendment—the one that guarantees the right […]
The Penn State Scandal Pt. 3: Former FBI Director to Lead Probe into Leadership
This morning, the Penn State board of trustees held a press conference in Philadelphia to announce its sponsorship of an independent investigation into the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal. The investigation will focus on the University’s handling of the situation, as well as the policies in place for addressing such matters. The board hired Pennsylvania […]
The Penn State Scandal Pt. 2: Sandusky’s Interview
Welcome to part 2 of our Penn State blog series. For an overview of the Sandusky/Paterno case read part 1 of our Penn State series. Last night Jerry Sandusky broke his silence in an exclusive phone interview with Bob Costas. During the interview Sandusky claims he is innocent of all charges. He admits to showering […]
Physical Control: How to get a DWI without Driving
Everyone knows that it is a crime to drive or operate a motor vehicle when under the influence of alcohol. Minnesota DWI law states that you may not get behind the wheel with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher. The law also states however, that no driver may be in “physical control” of […]
New Study Proves Addiction is a Brain Disease
In a groundbreaking study, scientists have proved that addiction is a chronic brain disorder, not just a behavior issue as previously contended. This revelation leads to a new definition of addiction based on the brain disfunction. The discovery comes from a four year study by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) involving over 80 […]
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