Judah Grunstein, editor-in-chief of World Politics Review, talks to us from Paris and gives us a background briefing on the Yellow Vest protests in France. President Emmanuel Macron on Monday tried to put an end to the month long anti-government demonstrations by promising a raise in the minimum wage. Macron said he would cancel plans to tax pensions, and would also eliminate taxes on overtime and Christmas bonuses. Meanwhile the Yellow Vest demonstrations have spread to Belgium as workers protest austerity and neoliberal economic policies. Judah Grunstein provides context.
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Detective Russell Jones from LEAP
What is Civil Asset Forfeiture? Former Narcotics Detective Russell Jones from LEAP explains Civil Asset Forfeiture and why it’s good for the police but bad for citizens.
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Corey Brettschneider (Full Interview)
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Video of Fox News Anchor Gregg Jarrett Getting Beaten By Cops
When America becomes a police state, it will be due in no small measure to the tireless efforts of Fox News who every day works to scare Americans into believing somebody is trying to kill them. Fox News Channel Anchor Gregg Jarrett was recently arrested for being drunk inside a Minneapolis airport, and while waiting in the holding cell he naturally assumed cops worked with him. He was wrong, they work for the police, and they kicked his ass. Frankly, they were a little rough on the guy even if he is a Fox News anchor. Enjoy. That airport is bad luck for GOP cretins. Pretty sure it’s where Senator Larry Craig got pinched for flirting in a men’s room. Can’t wait till Sean Hannity has a layover there.
Viral Classic: Chicken Police
Here’s an old chestnut from the early days of YouTube for your viewing pleasure: