1812: President James Madison approves an Act of Congress declaring that a state of war exists between the United States and Great Britain, launching the War of 1812. 1916: While …
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June 18, 2018
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Military and PoliceOpinionPolitics
Cops Extorting Kids Operating Lemonade Stands
by Steve Pomperby Steve PomperI stumbled upon an article that reminded me of an issue I haven’t written about in a while: Why do governments pass stupid laws that make cops look bad? This …
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In March 2011, a peaceful demonstration against Syria President Bashar al-Assad, which arose out of the larger “Arab Spring” movement sweeping North Africa and the Middle East, was met with …