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Fried chicken. A doughnut and a milkshake. Several bottles of Coca-Cola. An assortment of tropical fruits. These were the last meals of death row inmates recreated by a graphic artist, James Reynolds, in the United Kingdom in a series titled Last Suppers. What do these images say to you? To me, they speak not only […]
March 27, 2012 by CrimeCents
There is a popular, if unexamined, belief that privatizing government functions is a good idea. People think that private companies with a profit motive will be less wasteful and more efficient, without sacrificing quality of services. This argument ties into a uniquely American mindset, a sincere desire to root for David (in this case, business) […]
March 8, 2012 by CrimeCents
Gerrymandering. It’s a goofy word. Like, if you said, “Hey, have you heard about what happened with Gerry Mandering?” Someone might ask, “Who?” Or you could say, “We really should do something about that gerrymandering problem.” Your friend might say, “Oh, when panhandlers stand on the median of a busy street and you’re scared they’ll […]
April 2, 2012 by CrimeCents
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