PBC News & Comment: Summer of Rage Unfolds with More Police Brutality
In many cities, police brutalize peaceful protesters and reporters, while too often allowing looters to roam freely; revolution is televised….–as Chicago Mayor Daley said in 1968, “the police are here...
View ArticlePBC News & Comment: Self-described Antifa Voice Slams Trump’s Fascism
In statement attributed to Antifa Facebook page manager, we get intelligent description of their goals and methods, with insults to Trump…–read the statement here –as Trump vowed “law and order” in...
View ArticlePBC News & Comment: Loads of Evidence of Police Brutality, Not Much for...
As more evidence piles up of police brutality, attacks on reporters, there’s not much evidence supporting claims of outsiders agitating…–Minnesota AG Keith Ellison upgrades charges on the killer cop,...
View ArticlePBC News & Comment: Mad Dog Bites Trump
Retired general and former Pentagon boss Jim Mattis attacks Trump for threat to use military to suppress protests, divisive leadership…–Mattis is no hero to many Americans, but his criticism carries...
View ArticlePBC News & Comment: Blue Wall Crumbles in Minneapolis
At hearing, 3 cops—including 2 rookies—who watched Derek Chauvin suffocate George Floyd turn on Chauvin, a notable departure….–officers’ loyalty to bad cops is a central problem in police misconduct...
View ArticlePBC News & Comment: As ‘Defund Police’ Calls Expand, Police Remain Defiant
Protesters demand to “defund the police” as Minneapolis council members vow to “dismantle” rogue department; Buffalo, Philly cops back their bad apples…–the slogan has various interpretations, but...
View ArticlePBC News & Comment: George Floyd Protests Are Changing Americans’ Views
After 2 weeks of constant protest, new polls show that big majorities—including some Republicans—recognize systemic injustice in America…–disapproval of Trump’s handling of protests and pandemic show...
View ArticlePBC News & Comment: In Flynn Case, Barr’s Intervention Is ‘Gross Abuse of Power’
Retired judge who reviewed Barr’s effort to dismiss Flynn charges called basis “not credible”, says perjury should factor in sentencing… –Federal Reserve expects high unemployment for years and a...
View ArticlePBC News & Comment: Don’t Lecture Protesters About “Defund the Police”
Attempting to control protesters’ use of the slogan is condescending and counterproductive—it’s better to embrace the call for deep change…–David Sirota says “Disband the Tone Police” –Trump will find...
View ArticlePBC News & Comment: George Floyd Protests Produce Quick, Tangible Change
In less than 3 weeks, significant actions and meaningful reforms are underway, unlike “thoughts and prayers” responses to repeated mass shootings…–San Francisco Mayor Breed plans to shift noncriminal...
View ArticlePBC News & Comment, 6.15.20: Supreme Court Upholds Gay & Trans Workplace Rights
As Trump rolls back administrative protections for trans people, SCOTUS upholds LGBQ and Trans rights under 1964 Civil Rights Act…–Trump’s first appointee, Neil Gorsuch, wrote the opinion, and Roberts...
View ArticlePBC News & Comment: Beware, Some Police “Reforms” Are Fake News
As Trump signs executive order flanked by cops, and NYPD disbands aggressive detective unit, healthy skepticism is advisable…–Trump order indirectly bans chokeholds, with exceptions, and Dems slam it...
View ArticlePBC News & Comment: John Bolton, the Cowardly Lion, Roars in New Book
Now that the threat of impeachment has safely passed, Bolton reveals that Trump abused power in Ukraine case, and others…–Bolton claims Trump asked China’s Xi to buy more US farm products, to help him...
View ArticlePBC News & Comment: Supreme Court Deals Trump DACA Setback
Chief Justice pens opinion that Trump can cancel DACA, but the way he did it in 2017 was invalid, unreasonable….–the ruling doesn’t prevent Trump from trying again, so we still have 700,000 potential...
View ArticlePBC News & Comment: On Juneteenth, Tulsa Confronts Trump’s Racism
Trump’s mob rally in Tulsa will follow reinvigorated Juneteenth celebration amid heightened racial tensions that could lead to violence, like 99 years ago…–Oklahoma Supreme Court reject legal efforts...
View ArticlePBC News & Comment: Did Trump’s Tide Turn in Tulsa?
Tiny crowd in Tulsa embarrasses Trump campaign, but his bizarre, rambling performance shows his desperation to maintain grip on his base…–he departed from scripted attacks on Dems and media to whine...
View ArticlePBC News & Comment: Will GOP Suspend Push to Kill Obamacare?
As court deadline nears, GOP strategists worry that killing Obamacare during pandemic, with no replacement could kill them politically….–healthcare industry—including some Catholic hospitals—object to...
View ArticlePBC News & Comment: Barr’s ‘Justice’ Dept. Draws Scrutiny From Congress
Barr’s intervention Roger Stone sentencing is aired at House Judiciary, as Appeals Court jumps in to force court to dismiss Flynn charges…–Trump’s court packing pays off, as new appointee to DC Circuit...
View ArticlePBC News & Comment: Police Reform Must Include End To FBI Sting Operations...
Hundreds of Muslim Americans are imprisoned for long terms from misguided FBI frame-ups that involve paid informants and concocted crimes…–read Nobihah Maqbool’s article here –San Francisco school...
View ArticleIn-Depth Interview: International Human Rights Lawyer Dan Kovalik Detail’s...
https://www.peterbcollins.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Kovalik.mp3 Attorney and author Dan Kovalik returns to our podcast to talk about his latest book, No More War, and takes on Samantha Power...
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