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Anti-intellectualism Is Killing America: Social dysfunction can be traced to the abandonment of reason

The tragedy in Charleston last week will no doubt lead to more discussion of several important and recurring issues in American culture—particularly racism and gun violence—but these dialogues are unlikely to bear much fruit until the nation undertakes a serious self-examination. Decrying racism and gun violence is fine, but for too long America’s social dysfunction has continued

Syracuse surgeon slapped sedated patients, called them insulting names, feds say

Syracuse, N.Y. – A doctor at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center often slapped anesthetized patients on the buttocks and called them derogatory names before surgery, a government investigation alleges. The doctor slapped them so hard he sometimes left red marks or hand prints, according to a report by the federal Center for Medicare & Medicaid

This Year’s Five Most “Frivolous” Lawsuits by “Greedy” Trial Lawyers

Corporate America and irresponsible government officials consistently trash lawsuits as “frivolous” and trial lawyers as “greedy.” Why? Because lawsuits and trial lawyers hold them accountable when they abuse their power, break the law, and violate people’s rights. Want proof? Just look at the five finalists for Public Justice’s 2015 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award.

Dying of Excitement: Police often blame suspects’ deaths on “excited delirium.” Is that a diagnosis or a cover-up?

Dying of Excitement At a Canadian public inquiry set up in 2008 to study the appropriateness of allowing cops to use Tasers, Mike Webster, a police psychologist, went further. He blamed Taser International for “brainwashing” cops and testified that “police and medical examiners are using the term [excited delirium] as a convenient excuse for what

Safety systems that reduce CSA violations

By: Sandy Rosenfeld Safety is the top priority for motor carriers. Running a safe operation requires thorough knowledge and understanding of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. In addition to educating drivers on these regulations, there are specific company fleet safety policies and procedures that must be reviewed; such as the completion of

Stop the Proposed Palmetto Pipeline

Check out the video after the jump to see why you should Stop the Proposed Palmetto Pipeline. Kinder Morgan wants to build a pipeline connecting Georgia, SC, and Florida – using eminent domain. Read on to see the facts you need to know about this pipeline and the company trying to build it.

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