On Eight Hours, Twenty Minutes
@laurel @vanburenboy @jfruh i think this case has a lot of potential to focus attention on other criminal justice issues besides the potential execution of innocent people - the discussion of the inherent fallibility of eyewitness testimony, for example, and momentum for law enforcement agencies to change their suspect identification techniques to reduce the probability of false identifications.
it is very frustrating, though, to see death penalty opposition reduced to opposing executions with a possibility of innocence.
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On Eight Hours, Twenty Minutes
@jaimeleigh from a great post by s.e. smith (http://tigerbeatdown.com/2011/09/20/time-is-running-out-for-troy-davis/#more-3819):
"Both the NAACP and Amnesty International have petitions for clemency up. The petitions request that District Attorney Larry Chisholm (Telephone: 912-652-7308 Fax: 912-652-7328) withdraw the death warrant against Troy Davis. It is important to be aware that this alone will not halt the execution; Judge Penny Freeseman (912-652-7252) would need to approve it. You can also contact the Board of Pardons and Paroles (clemency_information@pap.state.ga.us, phone 404-656-5651, fax 404-651-8502) to request that they reconsider their decision. (Please note that the Governor of Georgia does not have the power to grant clemency in this case.) As always, keep contact short and sweet, and be patient if you get busy phone lines. ETA: The ACLU also notes that the prison contracts out its medical services to CorrectHealth: call and ask for a general strike of all execution personnel at Phone: 770-692-4750; Fax: 770-692-4754."
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On In Praise of SlutWalk
here's some critiques that i've found, um, significantly more compelling than traister's, mainly from a race/ethnicity perspective:
http://radicallyhottoff.tumblr.com/post/6323421868/we-called-ourselves-something-controversial
http://radicallyhottoff.tumblr.com/post/5780102119/latinosexuality-the-crunk-feminist-collective
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On Alleged DSK Rape Victim Knows Bad People and Also Drinks!
pretty sure this means we should kill everyone. EVERYONE. gah.
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On On Copyright, Fair Use and Photography
if only "writing a really heartfelt blog post about the whole issue" was one of the elements in the fair use law. alas!
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On 13 Things to Do This Weekend
BARB WIRE IS ON NETFLIX INSTANT?! *cancels all other plans*
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On I Am David Brooks' Lazy, Unemployable "Missing Man"
YAY this is a much better takedown than my desired response of punching david brooks in the face.
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On Arnold Schwarzenegger So Far
and the people of california (at least this one) loathe him beyond measure, can't believe he got elected in the midst of a flurry of sexual harassment allegations, and hope all his movie deals from now until forever fall through in an embarrassing way.
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On "Look At Me Now" And Five Other Good Rap Songs From This Week
1) BOOOO to chris brown
2) great vado track - i can't stop listening to cam & vado on 'hey muma' which also what does that mean?
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On How Long Do You Have to Live in Oakland Before Cops Shoot Your Whole Family?
+1, or <3, or however i'm supposed to indicate love for a post on here.