Law professor and son discuss autism and child porn conviction
In Brooklyn a law professor introduces his son Nick Dubin, an Asperger's sufferer and convicted sex offender, reflecting on growing up with autism, the FBI arrest, and multiple evaluations that label him developmentally disabled yet not a threat to children. The talk urges recognizing cognitive differences in criminal cases including child pornography possession.
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Nick
Larry Dubin
Larry
Nick Dubin
St. Francis College
Brooklyn
FBI
Asperger
Renewable energy costs falling and future shifts debated
Jason Morosko of Ultimate Air discusses lower renewables costs, energy independence arguments, and the future competitiveness of solar and wind versus fossil fuels. He notes fossil fuels remain cheaper now but could be eclipsed in five years, with policy debates like a carbon tax highlighted.
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United States
U.S
Philadelphia
Rights and duties in a civil society by George Weckman
The guest columnist argues that all people owe each other respect and protection, even those outside our identity group. He warns against rejecting others claims, noting that social duties remain essential for a peaceful world, despite hate or division. George Weckman, retired professor and director of music at Christ Lutheran Church, signs.
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George Weckman
Christ Lutheran Church
Remembering Officer Teddy Ray Holcomb End of Watch 1976
On Oct 27 this year marks 40 years since Teddy Ray Holcomb, marshal of Trimble Ohio Police Dept, was killed in the line of duty near Trimble. He died helping another officer when struck by a fleeing vehicle. R.I.P. Never forget.
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Teddy Ray Holcomb
Trimble
Ohio Police Dept
Ted
Marshall
Editorial: Restore voting rights for felons in Florida
Editorial urges Florida to ease or restore felon voting rights, noting 1.6 million affected and contrasting reforms under Crist with rollbacks under Scott and Bondi. Calls for legislative action before the 2018 ballot, citing bipartisan interest from Brennan Center to Heritage Foundation and law-enforcement groups. Northwest Florida Daily News.
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Florida
Jeb Bush
Charlie Crist
Crist
Rick Scott
Pam Bondi
Brennan Center
Conservative Heritage Foundation
National Conference of State Legislatures
Northwest
Florida Daily News
Washington University ends cat use in medical training
The university will phase out live cats for airway training in favor of advanced simulators and mannequins. Officials note cats provided the best newborn windpipe replication, but tech advances and public awareness push toward humane, alternative methods. Cats will be adopted by staff. no injuries since 1988.
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Washington University Medical School
Bo Kennedy
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington University
St. Louis Dispatch
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