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Category: Cities

Hello, good buy: Goodbye, healthy communities

September 14, 2012 Barbara Finch Business, Cities, Corporations One comment

In Greek mythology, the Amazons were a nation of powerful warrior women.  Legend has it that these women even cut off their right breasts….the

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The militarization of local law enforcement

December 14, 2011 Madonna Gauding Cities, Crime/Violence, Government, Military, Police, Public safety 2 comments

One of the many disturbing trends since 9/11 is the steady militarization of our domestic police. Thanks to loads of money and equipment funneled

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