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On AlterNet: crime

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

We Are All Roman Polanski's Victims, And We All Deserve Justice

We Are All Roman Polanski's Victims, And We All Deserve Justice

Jaclyn Friedman, AlterNet. October 2, 2009.
When a rapist, no matter how gifted or famous, is allowed to escape justice, we're all harmed.

Is America on the Verge of a Geriatric Crime Wave?

Is America on the Verge of a Geriatric Crime Wave?

Nathan Comp, In These Times. July 22, 2009.
Granny get your gun -- over the past 10 years arrest rates for those over 50 have shot up 85 percent.

Large Immigrant Populations Make Cities Safe ... Just Ask El Paso

Large Immigrant Populations Make Cities Safe ... Just Ask El Paso

Michele Waslin, Immigration Impact AlterNet: PEEK. July 14, 2009.
The fact is that immigrants, including undocumented immigrants, are actually less likely to commit crimes than U.S. citizens.

Does Obama Want to Replace Your Facebook Profile with Your Social Security Card?

Does Obama Want to Replace Your Facebook Profile with Your Social Security Card?

Annalee Newitz, io9. June 1, 2009.
You heard it here first: The next evolution of identity management in the U.S. will grow out of Facebook. So watch what you out in your profile.

Bill Moyers Talks Drugs, Crime, Journalism and Democracy with Creator of 'The Wire'

Bill Moyers Talks Drugs, Crime, Journalism and Democracy with Creator of 'The Wire'

Bill Moyers, Bill Moyers Journal. April 21, 2009.
HBO's critically-acclaimed "The Wire" creator David Simon talks about inner-city crime and politics, storytelling and the future of journalism.

Global Economic Collapse Means Boom Times for Criminal Syndicates

Global Economic Collapse Means Boom Times for Criminal Syndicates

Michael T. Klare, Tomdispatch.com. April 7, 2009.
In a world on the brink, we must offer a global stimulus or else face an epidemic of global crime.

Sheriff Arpaio Under Investigation By U.S. Justice Department

Sheriff Arpaio Under Investigation By U.S. Justice Department

Cara, Feministe AlterNet: Immigration. March 12, 2009.
"The U.S. Justice Department has launched a civil-rights investigation of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office."

The Wall Street Criminals Are Still Running Free, Stealing Billions

The Wall Street Criminals Are Still Running Free, Stealing Billions

Stephen Pizzo, News for Real. March 6, 2009.
Why are the very people whose actions ignited a worldwide depression still sitting pretty, at least compared to their victims?

As New Scammers Emerge, Is It 'Jailout' Time Yet?

As New Scammers Emerge, Is It 'Jailout' Time Yet?

Danny Schechter, AlterNet. February 24, 2009.
Why haven't we seen punishment for those corporations that "recklessly sliced and diced all this debt into worthless gambling chips."

In Regards to This Whole Rihanna Tragedy: Everyone Just Stop

In Regards to This Whole Rihanna Tragedy: Everyone Just Stop

Cara, Feministe AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. February 20, 2009.
Every woman deserves some sense of privacy in a situation like this, no matter how famous she is.

Forgive and Forget the Crimes of the Bushies? I Don't Think So

Forgive and Forget the Crimes of the Bushies? I Don't Think So

Paul Krugman, The New York Times. January 19, 2009.
So Mr. Obama should reconsider his apparent decision to let the previous administration get away with crime.

Separating Fact from Fiction about Immigrants and Crime

Separating Fact from Fiction about Immigrants and Crime

Walter Ewing, Immigration Policy Center. January 16, 2009.
Simple: Harsh immigration policies are not effective in fighting crime because the vast majority of immigrants are not criminals.

Dick Cheney Shows Off His Mastery of Lying

Dick Cheney Shows Off His Mastery of Lying

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. January 15, 2009.
Watching Dick Cheney's latest "exit interview" last night, it was hard not to marvel at the man's shameless, almost pathological, dishonesty.

Separating Fact From Fiction About Immigrants and Crime

Separating Fact From Fiction About Immigrants and Crime

Walter Ewing, Immigration Policy Center AlterNet: Immigration. January 12, 2009.
Harsh immigration policies are not effective in fighting crime because the vast majority of immigrants are not criminals.

Reported Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Way Up

Reported Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Way Up

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. December 22, 2008.
These numbers reflect only reported domestic violence and sexual assaults, which continue to be the most underreported crimes.

Horrific: 12-Year Old Girl Beaten By Police for 'Resisting Arrest'

Horrific: 12-Year Old Girl Beaten By Police for 'Resisting Arrest'

Jill Filipovic, Feministe AlterNet: PEEK. December 21, 2008.
The girl was innocent and did not even fit the description of the alleged criminal the police were looking for.

Scott McClellan to Obama: 'Please Don't Probe Me'

Scott McClellan to Obama: 'Please Don't Probe Me'

Jill C., Brilliant at Breakfast AlterNet: PEEK. August 21, 2008.
Bush league justice: always looking for a free pass.

KBR/Haliburton Worker Raped, Locked in Shipping Container

KBR/Haliburton Worker Raped, Locked in Shipping Container

Cara, Feministe AlterNet: War on Iraq. August 8, 2008.
"It shows that when it comes to rape cover up, KBR knows what the hell it's doing, and knows that no one will even bother trying to stop them."

Blood in the Streets

Blood in the Streets

Brave New Films, American News Project AlterNet: Video. August 6, 2008.
A gripping look at the sharp rise in urban violence across our country.

Americans Like To Throw Each Other In Prison

Americans Like To Throw Each Other In Prison

Bean, Lawyers, Guns and Money AlterNet: PEEK. April 25, 2008.
Why do our incarceration rates top the rest of the world's?

Imprisoning Victims Of Domestic Violence

Imprisoning Victims Of Domestic Violence

Amanda Marcotte, AlterNet: PEEK. April 15, 2008.
Can the police force a victim to testify against her will?

Hillary's Uninspiring Drug Reform Plan

Hillary's Uninspiring Drug Reform Plan

Ellen Komp, AlterNet. April 14, 2008.
We are likely to see more money spent on failed policies if Hillary moves back to the White House in 2009.

Hillary vs. Obama: Who is Trying Harder to be

Hillary vs. Obama: Who is Trying Harder to be "Tough on Crime"?

Jeralyn Merritt, Talk Left AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. February 11, 2008.
Hint: Neither is particularly progressive

Iraq Vets Commit PTSD-Fueled Murders in the Wake of Returning Home

Iraq Vets Commit PTSD-Fueled Murders in the Wake of Returning Home

Amanda Marcotte, Pandagon AlterNet: PEEK. January 15, 2008.
Unlike the majority of civilians who commit murder, the majority of the 121 veterans documented by the Times reporters had no criminal history.

Three Women Are Murdered by Their Husbands, Boyfriends Every Day in America

Three Women Are Murdered by Their Husbands, Boyfriends Every Day in America

Lucinda Marshall, Feminist Peace Network AlterNet: PEEK. December 21, 2007.
It is clear that our nation is not yet doing nearly enough to keep women and children safe.