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Category Archives: Crime
Why drug prices are so outrageous
Posted in Crime, Health, Social justice
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Every cop needs this
Thanks to Gordon G. (maybe the NFL is checking this out also).
Sign of the times
Thanks to Mike C.
Posted in Advocacy, Crime, Social justice
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WA laws banning private armies go unenforced before election
by Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / November 2, 2020 When Olympia Police Officer Tiffany Coates’ cruiser rolled into a gun shop parking lot, she knew dozens of armed men were waiting for her. She wasn’t concerned. Vigilantes with the group Three Percent of Washington, … Continue reading
FA(ke)CT – which is which?
Thanks Mary Jane F.
Posted in Crime, Education, Government, Law
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Abolish the Police? Those Who Survived the Chaos in Seattle Aren’t So Sure
What is it like when a city abandons a neighborhood and the police vanish? Business owners describe a harrowing experience of calling for help and being left all alone. By Nellie Bowles in the New York Times SEATTLE — Faizel Khan … Continue reading
Coronavirus Donation Scams
Two residents have reported receiving phone calls inquiring about Coronavirus donations. Here are two links with information on scams associated with the current outbreak. From the Federal Trade Commission: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/02/coronavirus-scammers-follow-headlines From MSN.com: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/coronavirus-6-scams-to-watch-out-for/ar-BB10UF96
New twist on Social Security phone scam
Thanks to Barb W. for sending this along. The Inspector General of Social Security is warning the public that phone scammers may email faked letters or reports that appear to be from Social Security or Social Security’s Inspector General to … Continue reading
Posted in Aging Sites, Crime, Scams
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New Zealand Ban on Most Semiautomatic Weapons Takes Effect
The law, passed after the Christchurch massacre in March, outlaws military-style semiautomatic weapons and assault rifles. It will be enforced as a gun buyback and amnesty program ends amid debate. A sweeping nationwide ban on most semiautomatic weapons took effect … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Crime, Guns, Social justice
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Brittany Kaiser’s work with Cambridge Analytica helped elect Donald Trump. She’s hoping the world will forgive her.
Ed note: Check out “The Great Hack” on Netflix for the documentary. Thanks to Mike C for finding this Washington Post Article. Brittany Kaiser first emerged in last year’s Cambridge Analytica scandal as a seemingly nefarious figure, an insider steeped … Continue reading
Help with Medicare Scams – Senior Medicare Patrols
Senior Medicare Patrols (SMPs) empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse. Click the above to see info about the latest scams – such as the nationwide brace … Continue reading
“Seattle is Dying” – over 2 million views so far
Ed note: A Bellevue friend mentioned this video to me and was amazed why I would tolerate the drug related homelessness in Seattle. I was a bit defensive but after watching the video and reading John Carlon’s take, Seattle badly … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, Advocacy, Crime, Health, Homeless, In the Neighborhood, Safety
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Social Security Scam Alert
Social Security Scam AlertThe Social Security Administration (SSA) is reporting scammers are impersonating SSA employees and calling citizens. The scammers use threatening language to warn unknown victims that they’ll face arrest or other legal action if they fail to call … Continue reading
Jewish nurse who treated Pittsburgh synagogue shooting suspect has a powerful message in the face of evil: Love
Thanks to Marilyn W for sending along this CNN report. People greet each other in the sanctuary at Temple Sinai in Pittsburgh before Friday evening Shabbat services. (CNN)A Jewish nurse who took care of the man charged with killing 11 people at … Continue reading
Anita Hill: How to Get the Kavanaugh Hearings Right
From the New York Times: “There is no way to redo 1991, but there are ways to do better. “The facts underlying Christine Blasey Ford’s claim of being sexually assaulted by a young Brett Kavanaugh will continue to be revealed … Continue reading
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Phone call – the IRS is bringing a lawsuit against you
This morning I received a call with a local prefix. The recording said that the IRS is bringing a lawsuit against me for unpaid taxes. Of course they offered to help me out and began to ask for identifying data. … Continue reading
Washington Post and 60 minutes – the scandal causing the opioid epidemic
In case you missed it the Washington Post has done a remarkable investigation of the causes of the opioid epidemic – placing much of the blame on the drug companies, the distribution companies and unethical pain clinics and pharmacies. Basically … Continue reading
A tainted scene at the final four
March madness is extending into April. It’s “so American!” But in reality it’s big business, bonuses, and school reputations so unfortunately tainted with blurred lines of crime and delayed expulsions. From Mark Zeigler: “The student sections at the Final Four … Continue reading