All posts tagged "Missouri"
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RantCrush Top 5: August 3, 2017
Did Sharknado lead to the Trump presidency?
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Dicamba: A Look at the “Deadly” Pesticide
The pesticide has set off a heated battle among farmers in Arkansas and Missouri.
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How a Church Playground Caused a Dispute Over Religious Freedom
It's all fun and games until someone goes to court.
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Dairy Queen Manager Charged With Manslaughter in Bullied Teenager’s Suicide
A jury concluded she "was the principal in the cause of death."
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Missouri Lawmakers Override Governor’s Constitutional Carry Veto
Missourians will no longer need permits to carry concealed weapons
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Should the FBI Offer Reward Money for Stolen Art?
A recent theft of Andy Warhol's work raises the question.
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It’s Time to Talk About Religious Liberty Laws
Who is really being persecuted?
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Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $72 Million in Talc Powder Cancer Case
This will likely be the first of many payouts to come.
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DOJ Sues Ferguson, Missouri Over Police Reform
Loretta Lynch is not happy.
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Senator Claire McCaskill Live Tweets Jury Duty
She also dispenses fashion advice and food tips.
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Missouri Lawmaker Withdraws Bill to Ban Student-Athletes From Striking
The bill never should have been filed in the first place.
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The Dumbest Laws in the United States: Missouri and Illinois
Like to wear saggy pants? Better not visit Missouri.
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Missouri Lawmaker: No Steaks or Seafood for Food Stamp Recipients
Missouri lawmaker wants to ban items he has deemed "luxury" for food stamp recipients.
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Police Officers Shot in Ferguson Show Tensions Haven’t Abated
The situation in Ferguson, Missouri turned violent again when two police officers were shot Wednesday night.
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Task Force Calls for Police Shootings to be Reported to Federal Government
A federal task force is calling for all police shootings to be reported to a federal database.
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Ferguson Police Testing “Less Lethal” Bullet Alternative
Ferguson police are testing new "less lethal" ammunition in wake of controversial civilian shootings.
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#HandsUpDontShoot #ICantBreathe: Celebrities Weigh In
Celebrities are helping to keep activism alive in the aftermath of recent grand jury decisions.
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How Victim Blaming Nurtures an Unjust System
Victim blaming is common in American culture and it's on full display after recent police killings.
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Racism: It’s on All of Us
Racism isn't just for white people, but the media would have you believe that it is.
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#HandsUpDontShoot #ICantBreathe: Americans Continue Protests
Americans continue to protest the grand jury decisions in Michael Brown and Eric Garner's deaths.
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Ferguson and the Effect of Social Media Activism
For better or worse social media had a major effect on the way the public at large interacted...
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Dear Oath Keepers: GTFO of Ferguson
The Oath Keepers have descended upon Ferguson in response to the riots, taking up armed positions on the...
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In the Aftermath of Ferguson, Will There Be a Wrongful Death Suit?
Discussions in the aftermath of the Ferguson Grand Jury decision.
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Ferguson Grand Jury’s Decision Not to Indict Wilson: Was It Right?
The country reels from the grand jury decision.
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KKK vs. Anonymous: Cyberwar Declared Over Ferguson Protests
Anonymous and the Ku Klux Klan have engaged in an apparent all-out cyber war over the events in...
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Dr. Cornel West’s Religious Activism is Exactly What We Need in Ferguson
Religious leaders are making their way to Ferguson.
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Police Decisions Up for Debate in Today’s SCOTUS Case
The Supreme Court has an exciting new term ahead of it, and today's case is no exception.
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Sidekik: An Attorney in Your Pocket?
Currently there's a project on crowdfunding website Indiegogo called Sidekik. The idea of sidekik is based on the...
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If You Need an Abortion in Missouri, Your Life Just Got Harder
Missouri lawmakers enacted a bill mandating a 72-hour waiting period for any woman seeking an abortion.
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Race Double Standards – It’s the American Way
We've all seen the news coverage about the Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson, Missouri. Not just the shooting,...
