Category Archives: Crime

The killing of VA ICU nurse Alex Pretti

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Jim deMaine

Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson As the nation mourned the killing of VA ICU nurse Alex Pretti yesterday at the hands of federal officials in Minneapolis, President Donald J. Trump spent last night at the White House at a black-tie … Continue reading →

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The beginning of the end?

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Jim deMaine

The Epstein Shutdown commentary by Heather Cox Richardson It turns out Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and House Democrats were right to call it the “Epstein Shutdown” for the last several weeks on social media and in interviews. As Marc Elias … Continue reading →

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DRAINING THE SWAMP: “ALLIGATOR ALCATRAZ” SINKS UNDER ITS OWN CRUELTY

Posted on August 31, 2025 by Jim deMaine

From Substack – Thanks to Pam P. For once, Florida’s Everglades delivered something other than corruption, mosquitoes, and humidity that feels like punishment. The notorious immigration detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz” — Trump’s swamp-side monument to cruelty — is finally collapsing. … Continue reading →

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The carnage in D.C. continues

Posted on August 29, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson The image of National Guard troops, some of them from as far away as Louisiana and Mississippi, in Washington, D.C., spreading mulch around the cherry trees at the Tidal Basin and picking up trash, illustrates … Continue reading →

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Perfecting cheating at golf – among other things

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: You can download the MeidasTouch podcast from the app store. In April 2025, it continued its dominance with 107.3 million listens/downloads, surpassing major shows like Joe Rogan, Candace Owens, and Ben Shapiro.

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Convicted felon arrives in Scotland

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to John R. US President Donald Trump, the man heading the world’s biggest economy and one of the most powerful militaries, arrived in Scotland for a four-day trip on Friday, July 25, 2025. During the visit, he will hold … Continue reading →

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The Irony of RFK Jr.’s Conflicts of Interest Gambit

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Jim deMaine

RFK Jr. purged the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee claiming they were in the pocket of the pharmaceutical industry. But who is really conflicted? PAUL OFFIT JUN 24 (thanks to Ed M.) On June 9, 2025, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the … Continue reading →

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CALL ME A NUT, BUT WE SHOULD BE GLAD CRIME IS FALLING

Posted on May 4, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Danny Westneat- Seattle Times columnist (thanks to Mary Lou P.) Seattle Times columnist Writing this column for two decades, one thing I’ve noticed is that nothing hacks some people off more than good news. This is especially true of good … Continue reading →

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Gov. Josh Shapiro: Finding Moral Clarity After an Arsonist’s Attack

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Jim deMaine

By Josh Shapiro — Mr. Shapiro is the governor of Pennsylvania (thanks to Mary Jane F.) I woke up to yelling in the hallway. A few seconds later, there was a bang on the door. It was just after 2 a.m., … Continue reading →

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News Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: Heather Cox Richardson’s newsletter gives context to current events that is more readable and incisive than most commentators. I’ll try to more frequently post her essays because of the need to put the daily chaos into some kind … Continue reading →

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Netflix hit – Ted Danson in a CCRC!

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Ed Note: Actually it’s titled “A Man on the Inside” — a series of 8 episodes. Corny, poignant, funny and an evolving heartfelt story. Basically FUN! From Rolling Stone Mike Schur’s The Good Place was a cosmic epic about what happens when the … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Pardons Crooks Who Stole 1.58 Billion

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C. Judith Negron, the former owner of a Miami-area mental health company who was sentenced in 2011 to 35 years in prison for her role in filing $205 million in fraudulent Medicare claims and ordered to pay more than $87 million in restitution. … Continue reading →

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A Russian dissident speaks out

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Jim deMaine
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The Indictment of our former President

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F. How to read the indictment? Click Here Text of the indictment: Click Here Annotated text of the indictment: Click Here

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Inside Mar-a-Lago, Where Thousands Partied Near Secret Files

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Jim deMaine

A Times investigation shows how Donald J. Trump stored classified documents in high-traffic areas at Mar-a-Lago, where guests may have been within feet of the materials. Click the link below for a graphic story of the dangerous and casual care … Continue reading →

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Mayor Harrell releases blueprint to ‘activate’ Downtown Seattle

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Josh Cohen in Crosscut The laundry list includes ideas for denser housing and expanded homeless outreach — along with some Space Needle-level swings. What does Mayor Bruce Harrell want to do to help Downtown Seattle recover? A little bit … Continue reading →

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Amsterdam shows why the U.S. criminal justice system is a failure

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Marilyn W. Opinion by Jennifer Rubin. Jennifer Rubin writes reported opinion for The Washington Post. She is the author of “Resistance: How Women Saved Democracy from Donald Trump.” Twitter I recently traveled to the Netherlandswith family. One evening, after an … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 22, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By David Brewster in Post Alley/Seattle A disturbing, Seattle-relevant story in the New York Times traces the exodus of highly educated employees from “superstar cities.” Seattle and other expensive coastal cities are definitely on the list, and the story notes the loss of magnetism … Continue reading →

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Guns Don’t Kill People, Americans Kill People

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Jim deMaine

On the 20th Anniversary of “Bowling for Columbine” winning the Oscar, you can watch it for free-by Michael Moore. Thanks to Pam P. Twenty years ago tonight, on March 23, 2003, our film, “Bowling for Columbine”, received the Academy Award … Continue reading →

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Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro blocks death penalty, calls for repeal

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania — Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro said Thursday he will not allow Pennsylvania to execute any inmates while he is in office and called for the state’s lawmakers to repeal the death penalty. Shapiro, inaugurated last … Continue reading →

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Action! Help Expedite the Demolition of the Abandoned Prosch House

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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Gun violence being addressed in Washington State

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F. Legislature and gun violence from Gov’s office More than 117,000 Americans are shot each year, including 6,000 children and youth. Gun violence is now the leading cause of death for kids. Hundreds of police officers … Continue reading →

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Trump Demands Special Master Be Fired and Replaced with Extra-Special Master

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. Satire by By Andy Borowitz The former President told reporters that Judge Raymond Dearie is “asking for information like you wouldn’t believe. He’s a bad or sick guy.”

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A different look at hiring

Posted on September 10, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P   This week in good news —        An Ohio-based restaurant chain is building its fast-growing workforce with people often overlooked In the U.S., the unemployment rate among formerly incarcerated people is nearly five … Continue reading →

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Commentary: Prosecute Trump? Merrick Garland is investigating aggressively but prosecuting cautiously

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Jim deMaine

by journalist Doyle McManus The House committee on the Jan. 6, 2021, insurgency, whose hearings resume this week, has produced impressive evidence that could allow prosecutors to argue that former President Donald Trump committed crimes as he tried to overturn … Continue reading →

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