A progressive solution to police violence

Below is an article published recently in CounterPunch. It’s so good I thought I’d post the entire thing rather than link to it. Please share far and wide.   December 02, 2014 Pre- & Post-Ferguson Real Police Reform Takes Root in One California City by STEVE EARLY In the wake…

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Bar owned by Peggy Romo West closed due to delinquent taxes

A south side tavern owned by Milwaukee County supervisor Peggy Romo-West has been closed since Nov. 26, the result of a state action over unpaid taxes. A spokesperson for the Wisconsin Department of Revenue confirmed late Tuesday that Romo’s Silver City Sports Bar had its permit to do business revoked….

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Conservative activist Orville Seymer attempting to get government help erasing his debts

There’s a healthy amount of irony in this… Long a local government watchdog and critic, conservative activist Orville Seymer is now asking the federal government to help him sort out his money troubles. Seymer — a top official with Citizens for Responsible Government — filed for bankruptcy last month, listing $147,126…

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