Category Archives: Crime

The Bermuda Triangle of Science

Professor Brian Boutwell writes: This is an essay about how to avoid carpet-bombing your career as a scientist. The academy, in general, is a wonderful place to work, but not everyone plays nice. Veer too far from carefully charted courses … Continue reading

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Blacks & Property Values

I remember one Saturday morning at an Orthodox shul in 90035, the speaker during the announcements noted the new soul food restaurant on Pico Blvd, and said that if its owner knew something that we didn’t, we should all sell … Continue reading

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The Sad and Troubling Story of Fridoon Rawshan, Man Fatally Shot by Cop

The gifts of the Afghans! News: The 42-year-old Afghanistan man shot and killed by a San Diego police officer outside of an adult bookstore on April 30 had a long criminal history, suffered a history of mental illness and was … Continue reading

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WP: This study found race matters in police shootings, but the results may surprise you

Nobody wants to make their life harder, so police understandably hesitate longer before shooting a black suspect. Washington Post: The conventional thinking about police-involved shootings, and some scientific research, has been that black suspects are more likely to be shot … Continue reading

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Ben Southwood: How far a child is allowed to walk on their own, then vs. now

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