Felon disenfranchisement is the issue that makes millions of people unable to vote. These are people who have “done their time”, so to speak, served their sentences, and should now be treated as any other citizen of the U.S. But the laws, which were enacted in the late 19th and early 20th century, began and will end as a racist practice. [Read more…]
Crime Falling in Virginia, Residents Unaware
The fear of crime is something that motivates people to lock their doors at night and to avoid eye contact on public transportation. But, according to Hampton Roads’ News Channel 3, much of that fear is misdirected. They cite a new study from the Pew Research Center that says gun violence is at its lowest in decades, and still falling. [Read more…]
Witnesses Accuse Richmond PD of Excessive Force
Usually when there are accusations of excessive force, it’s the victim’s word against the officers’, and we know who usually wins. But when others are around to sound the alarm, such accusations get far more attention. One man’s struggle with Richmond and RRHA police is providing a perfect example. [Read more…]
VA Gubernatorial Candidates Mostly Mum on Marijuana
Marijuana laws are a hot topic right now. Voters want to hear about them. They want to know what their elected officials have to say about legalization. And while that’s true now more than ever, some politicians are still keeping quiet on the issue. [Read more…]
VA City First to Swear Off Drones
As police agencies across the country are using Homeland Security money to purchase drones for the use against civilians, one Virginia city has bucked the trend and put a two-year moratorium on the use of unmanned aircraft. Charlottesville is the first city in the nation to swear off the usually-military aircraft and they are hoping others will follow suit. [Read more…]