US threatens Europe with sanctions for doing business with Iran
"Trump’s decision to scrap the nuclear deal was sharply criticised by European leaders, who have pledged to uphold their side of the agreement."
Anti-gun police force robbed homeless people, resold confiscated drugs
"An elite police squad robbing its own citizens, stealing thousands of dollars and re-selling confiscated drugs -- all seven cops were on the Baltimore Police Department's Gun Trace Task Force."
How to negotiate directly with physicians and hospitals
"You are learning how to negotiate for Medicare rates, at worst, and Medicaid rates, at best. The government negotiated an 83% or 87.4% discount, respectively. You can too!"
The War on Drugs Is Far Deadlier Than Most People Realize
"A significant percentage of the world’s violence could be prevented with a flick of a pen by ending the War on Drugs."
From Eye-Bleeding To Eye-Gouging: Thanks, War On Drugs
"In all of human history there has never been a single recorded death from the use of cannabis. However, the side-effects of this chemical that filled the void created by the prohibition of this safe plant include death."
The Unbearable Truth About Infrastructure and Urban Sprawl
"The first step is for Americans to learn from the successfully affordable and accessible cities of the world. Ironically, these successful cities are typically more market-based in their planning decisions than the supposedly hyper-capitalist US."
Seattle to Remove Controversial City Spying Network After Public Backlash
"The nodes were purchased by the Seattle Police Department via a $3.6 million grant from the Department of Homeland Security. Despite the victory of having the city remove the devices, it should be noted that the cost to take down the equipment will come from taxpayers."
L.A. Police, Firefighters Figured Out How to Double Their Pay For Not Working
"Take a program that lets a public employee earn both a pension and a salary at the same time. Add an extremely generous disability leave and workers' compensation program that allows public employees to be paid while not working for months or even years on end. What do you get? Massive corruption, obviously."
Former Narcotics Detective Blows Whistle on the Justice System
"If you want a justice system that prevents and solves violent crime, stop voting for the enforcement of victimless crime laws. Detective Baeza's example models a path towards such a system of true justice."
Washington may have had a hand in halting Dow meltdown
"Someone started arbitrarily and aggressively buying stocks and the decline was halved. Monday will still go down as a Wall Street massacre, but that anonymous superhero buyer or buyers made it a lot less bloody. Who was the market’s superhero? I’m going to tell you a story and then you decide."