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Chicago has money for security, but not for libraries

January 24, 2012 Mike Davis Business, Civil Rights, Crime/Violence, Government, Police Leave a comment

Chicago will be the site of both the G8 and NATO summits from May 19-21, 2012.  President Obama will act as host, and leaders

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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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