Crime
Friday A/V Club: The Writer, the Serial Killer, and the Goddess of Chaos
A bizarre moment on Court TV
Why New Laws Are an Ineffective Response to Tragedies
To be effective, laws must be targeted at violations that are easily detected. And even then, you'll only deter those who care about the consequences.
Elliot Rodger and Gun Control's False Promise
The Isla Vista massacre reveals the emptiness of the anti-gun lobby's "real solutions."
Santa Barbara Stabbing and Shooting Spree Can Be Used to Advance All Kinds of Agendas
But especially the ones trotted out after every sufficiently newsworthy tragedy like this
Could Therapy Culture Help Explain Elliot Rodger's Rampage?
One of the terrifying achievements of the modern cult of therapy has been to churn out a generation of people completely focused on the self and in constant need of validation from others.
DOJ to Attempt to Determine Just How Racist Police Are
Federal grants will be offered for more research.
Media Hysteria Watch: Local News Show Freaks Out Over Footage of a Car Briefly Stopping
The abduction attempt that wasn't.
Shooter, Three Military Killed in Fort Hood Attack; 16 Injured
Not believed to be terrorism; soldier was getting treatment for mental health issues
Mass Death Sentence in Egypt Over Death of One Police Officer To Be Appealed, Not Final
529 sentenced to death for the killing of one police officer
Did the Culture that Feeds the Drug War Help Lead to Boston Bombing?
If the police hadn't botched the investigation of the murder of some drug dealers, would the bombing have even happened?
High Inflation, Toilet Paper Shortages Are a Small Price for an Oil-Rich Venezuela to Pay for Socialism and Screwing the 'Wealthy'
Some Western leftists still defend Venezuela
Senate Blocks Overhaul of Military Rape Prosecution Rules
Will stay under the control of military chain of command
Top Army Officer Pleads Guilty to Inappropriate Relationships
Including having an affair and pressuring female officers to send him nude pictures
Feds No Longer Trying to Convict Journalist for Hyperlinking
Some charges against Barrett Brown for linking to hacked documents to be dropped
Mass Murder Myths
A prosecutor's report debunks misconceptions about the Sandy Hook massacre.
Prosecutors Appeal Sentence, Seek Prison for Beanie Babies Founder
For hiding millions to avoid taxes
Former New Orleans Mayor Found Guilty on Corruption Charges
C. Ray Nagin is facing up to 20 years behind bars
Obama Administration Under Pressure in Wake of Reports American is To Be Assassinated
The possible target has not be accused charged with any crime
Two Florida Men Face Charges over Bitcoin Transfers
Run afoul of anti-money-laundering regulations
State Department Analyst Pleads Guilty of Leaking to Fox Reporter
Case where authorities referred to the journalist as a potential "conspirator"
Mass. Lawmakers Expel Rep. Convicted of Assault
Charges of assault and battery on woman who wouldn't have sex with him
UN Denounces Vatican Sex Abuse
Demands priests known or suspected to have abused children be handed over to authorities
