Crime and Punishment for the Younger Set

This past June the Supreme Court overturned mandatory life sentences without the possibility of parole for minors on the grounds that it constituted “cruel and unusual punishment” under the 8th amendment.  This comes on the heels of similar humanitarian rulings, such as getting rid of the death penalty for…

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If You had the Power to Change One Thing…

Just for the record, at the time of this bit being posted we're approaching the end of March, 2012. In an effort to get some answers and feedback on some of the more controversial topics facing our nation today, we decided to ask our fans and following audience on…

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The New Jim Crow

By OcJim Like many others I thought the election of a black president marked the end of bias and racism in our country. Even the coded -- He’s not one of us – rather unsubtle suggestion, portrayed by birthers and Tea Partyers against Barack Obama might be seen as…

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Cannabis: The American Sacrament

By Kenny Smith In an intriguing piece written for the New York Times, journalist David Segal traces out some of the early consequences of President Obama’s October 2009 announcement that federal law enforcement will no longer prosecute users and suppliers of medical marijuana, provided they are in compliance with…

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Overcoming Adversity; The Creation of ‘Fluid Ink’

Note: "Fluid Ink" is Taboo Jive's 'Facebook Fan page of the Week' kicking off 2012. Please read Rainer's story of how it all got started and follow her work by finding the link to her fan page at the end of her story below...enjoy! - TJ By Rainer Galea…

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