1 in 100 Americans Now Behind Bars

The Pew Center on the States published a new report claiming that one out of every 99.1 adults – or 2,319,258 Americans – is now behind bars, giving America the largest prison population in the world – both in terms of per capita or raw numbers. Some other interesting finds from the report: – The [...]

America Has Political Prisoners Too!

Former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman was sentenced to over seven years of prison and a $50,000 fine in June of 2006 for allegedly appointing someone to a state board position in return for contributions to a referendum campaign; the man had been appointed to the same position by three previous governors. Furthermore, it certainly isn’t [...]

Sigh of Relief: Turkey pulls out of Iraq

Turkey’s brief incursion into Iraqi territory to combat Kurdish PKK rebels, labeled a terrorist organization by Turkey, the US, and the EU, has ended Turkish officials say. It is the PKK’s mission to create an independent Kurdistan, which would include parts of what is now Turkey. Turkey has recurrent fears that the nearly autonomous Iraqi [...]

Clinton raises $35 M!!…but Obama raises $50 M

The Clinton camp proudly stated earlier this week that they raised $35 million dollars in the month of February, more than doubling their haul in January. The average donation was around $100. However, estimates are saying that Senator Obama will report a number over $50 million for the same period (during which the campaign passed [...]