On AlterNet: 911

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "911"

How Politicians Are Using 911 Emergency Services to Scam Millions of Consumers

David Rosen, Bruce Kushnick, AlterNet. March 18, 2011.

Raiding 911 funds is an easy way for politicians to scoop up loose cash -- far easier than taxing the rich.

New Maryland 'Good Samaritan' Law Falls Short: It Should Never Be a Crime to Call 911

Irina Alexander, AlterNet. October 6, 2009.

Two people die almost every day in Md. of a drug-related overdose. Witnesses frequently cite fear of police involvement as the primary reason for hesitating to call 9/11.

Why Didn't Pelosi Speak Out Against Torture?

Robert Scheer, Truthdig. May 15, 2009.

Nancy Pelosi is no Dick Cheney, nor a George Bush. But her failure to fight the Bush Administration's torture policies is a betrayal of public trust.

Embarrassing: Joe McCain Ties Up 911 to Complain About Traffic

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. October 24, 2008.

Everyone loves a candidate's embarrassing brother.