Photograph: Jocelyn Hansen Another story to add to our ever-growing folder on excessive force and police brutality. A Preliminary autopsy states that the young man was shot in the back corroborating eyewitness’ account that the man was running away from police. You wanna know what was the Police account of the shooting? They said the… Continue reading Utah Police Officers Shot Dead Another Black Man In The Back
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Utah Elementary Teacher Almost Shot Herself in The Butt
In Utah, the law allows teachers to carry concealed weapons in schools and these teachers are not required to disclose that they are packing and administrators are forbidden from asking that teacher if they’re carrying. Utah’s law also requires that teachers must keep their guns on them at all times, even in the bathroom. So… Continue reading Utah Elementary Teacher Almost Shot Herself in The Butt
This Republican Introduced a Bill to Increase CO2 in The Atmosphere
A Republican member of Utah’s Legislature has introduced a bill to curb the state’s ability to regulate carbon dioxide emissions. Rep. Jerry Anderson, a retired science teacher, told a committee on Tuesday that doubling the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere would pose no harmful consequences. In fact, to support his cause, Anderson said that… Continue reading This Republican Introduced a Bill to Increase CO2 in The Atmosphere
Army Dad Reunited With Child Given Up For Illegal Adoption
A father has been reunited with his 22-month-old daughter who was given up for adoption at birth without his knowledge. After a grueling custody battle between the army drill sergeant, Terry Achane, and the Frei family who had adopted his daughter, a Utah judge ruled that the girl must be returned to her biological father. “I’m just… Continue reading Army Dad Reunited With Child Given Up For Illegal Adoption
Newt Gingrich’s Check, Bouncing Like a Rubber Ball
Five Republicans have filed the necessary papers and $500 fee to qualify for the June 26 Utah presidential primary election, but with Rick Santorum dropping out of the race Tuesday, only four will be on the ballot. Or possibly three. Utah Elections Director Mark Thomas said a designated agent for the Gingrich campaign brought the… Continue reading Newt Gingrich’s Check, Bouncing Like a Rubber Ball
In Four Months, Republicans Introduced 916 Bills Against Women’s Right To Choose
It’s almost an unbelievable figure – 916. That’s the amount of legislation that Republicans introduced from January to April, trying to regulate a woman’s reproductive system. It’s absolutely stunning! This information comes from a report by The Guttmacher Institute, and it finds that 49 states have contributed to this number with various bills geared towards… Continue reading In Four Months, Republicans Introduced 916 Bills Against Women’s Right To Choose