Summary: John Pfaff’s Locked In describes our broken criminal justice system, its myths and secrets — and why reforms consistently fail. It is one of the most important books of the year. Let’s hope America pays attention. A review of an important book. Locked In. The True Causes of Mass Incarceration – and How to …
Worth reading in full: “Silencing the Lawyers“, Scott Horton, blog of Harper’s, 23 May 2010 — Excerpt: A total of 779 prisoners have been held in Guantánamo in connection with the war on terror. Five hundred seventy-nine were released, most by the Bush Administration, a quiet recognition of errors made in the decisions to detain …
Another step towards fascism: “Silencing the Lawyers” Read More »
We close our eyes to use of torture by our government. The Brits are stronger. Are we strong enough to follow their example and demand the truth. This is a follow-up to Something every American should read (25 March 2009). “Metropolitan police investigation fails to quell independent inquiry calls“, The Guardian, 27 March 2009 “Torture victim Binyam Mohamed: don’t scapegoat MI5 …
We close our eyes to torture by our government. The Brits are stronger. Read More »
