Revoke Obama's Nobel Peace Prize | Cato Institute

Revoke Obama's Nobel Peace Prize | Cato Institute: "The New York Times noted the irony that the longest-serving wartime president was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize only nine months into his first term in office."



"According to the government’s own documents, nearly 90 percent of the people killed in U.S. airstrikes during one five-month period were not the intended targets."

Paul Ryan outlines 'A Better Way' – now he needs listeners - CSMonitor.com

Paul Ryan outlines 'A Better Way' – now he needs listeners - CSMonitor.com: "The plan would increase work requirements for welfare recipients, including for food stamps; better reward work so that poor people aren’t punished for earning more; consolidate federal programs, and give states more say in how aid is distributed."

Why albinos are being killed in Malawi, and what's being done to stop it - CSMonitor.com

Why albinos are being killed in Malawi, and what's being done to stop it - CSMonitor.com: "Violent crimes against albinos are typically committed by individuals or criminal gangs driven by the belief that albino body parts can bring wealth, happiness and good luck. It is common for attackers, many of whom live in poverty and have low levels of literacy, to sell their victims' limbs to witchdoctors for use in charms and magical potions. "

Massad Ayoob » Blog Archive » JUSTICE IN BALTIMORE

Massad Ayoob » Blog Archive » JUSTICE IN BALTIMORE: "The State threw multiple theories against the wall of the courtroom, hoping at least one would stick.  None did. The prosecutors went to great lengths to overlook the fact that the deceased was known to injure himself so he could sue for damages (known as “crash for cash” in the trade), and that a fellow arrestee in the van told police that Gray seemed to be deliberately throwing himself around on the ride to jail."

A florist caught between faith and financial ruin - CSMonitor.com

A florist caught between faith and financial ruin - CSMonitor.com: "She did not object to selling flowers or floral arrangements from her shop to Ingersoll, as she’d done many times before. What she objected to was the possibility of a job requiring her personal involvement in the celebration of a same-sex marriage. That would be a denunciation of her faith."

Influencers: Antihacking law obstructs security research - CSMonitor.com

Influencers: Antihacking law obstructs security research - CSMonitor.com: "They complain the law’s vague language enables prosecutors to go after legitimate security researchers investigating potentially dangerous security vulnerabilities that could harm consumers – and even target users of video streaming services such as Netflix and HBO Go who share their passwords with friends and family."



"For instance, in May, the FBI arrested Texas-based security researcher Justin Shafer after he discovered a vulnerability in dental software that could allow anyone to view sensitive data for 22,000 patients on a publicly available server. The company that developed that software said Mr. Shafer’s decision to access that data violated the CFAA – even though it was meant to root out vulnerabilities that could endanger consumers."

Federal judge declares evidence from cellphone tracker unconstitutional - CSMonitor.com

Federal judge declares evidence from cellphone tracker unconstitutional - CSMonitor.com: "The constitutional rights of defendant Raymond Lambis were violated with an "unreasonable search" when the US Drug Enforcement Administration used a Stingray to locate his apartment during a drug-trafficking investigation, ruled US District Judge William Pauley. The controversial devices work by mimicking a nearby cellphone tower, tricking a suspect's phone into connecting to it and thereby making data on the phone accessible to law enforcement agencies. "

Beyond protests, St. Paul shows how police and community can find solutions - CSMonitor.com

Beyond protests, St. Paul shows how police and community can find solutions - CSMonitor.com: "A few evenings a week, Mr. Lott and several dozen other Community Ambassadors with youth-outreach experience walk the streets to defuse tensions, and steer kids into productive channels instead of local precincts.

“There is a new culture shift, where [the police are acknowledging they] do have to do something differently … which has been remarkable.” Lott says. “I’ve never felt closer to police officers than I do now…. We’re developing relationships.”

In turn, St. Paul has witnessed significant declines in crimes and juvenile arrests."



"“The kids are having less contact with the police … and the police are treating them more human; we humanized them. So it’s been a win-win,” says Community Ambassadors project manager Joel Franklin."

Black Lives and Blue Lives: how both sides reveal truths - CSMonitor.com

Black Lives and Blue Lives: how both sides reveal truths - CSMonitor.com: " For example, two typical arguments about the racial bias of police go as follows:

“Blacks are targeted by police because they commit more violent crimes.”

“The treatment of blacks by police is uneven and brutal due to racism.”

Which side do you choose?

Evidence supports both views. Acknowledging one doesn’t diminish the other. In fact, finding a resolution to this issue is impossible without accepting the truth in both these statements."

FTC Cracks Down on Sponsored Content | Mises Wire

FTC Cracks Down on Sponsored Content | Mises Wire: "Similar to antitrust or anti-dumping legislation, consumer protection legislation is almost never invoked by consumers themselves. Instead, rival producers use it as a tool to stifle competition. Consumers don’t clamor to be “protected” from low prices; rather, inefficient producers demand protection from their more popular competition. "



"Whenever one influencer accepts money in exchange for a positive review, this creates an opportunity for rivals to gain market share by exposing the deceit and then promoting their own, unbiased opinions."



"Regulating disclosure means that aspiring influencers compete at a disadvantage, because beginners typically start with fewer resources and no reputation, and the cost of complying with the FTC’s standards is therefore relatively high. This in turn discourages new entrants to the influence market, which ends up favoring already-established names over new talent."