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Public safety is critical to economic, social, and civil stability. As the country faces crippling deficits, independent voters are looking for solutions that combine fiscal discipline with high quality public service. During severe economic downturns, some services must be cut out of necessity, even while crime rises and disasters strike. As a result, creativity, quality, and citizen vigilance must make-up for a decrease in funding public safety services and payrolls.

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By | 01/07/2013 | Headline, Organizations, Safety | 7 Comments

A 2010 report by the Wall Street Journal explained a mysterious NSA program called Perfect Citizen. New documents have Perfect Citizen confirmed.

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Mental Health Care Parity
By | 01/03/2013 | Headline, Health Care, Safety | 28 Comments

In the ongoing debate about how to stop mass shootings like Columbine, Virginia Tech, and now Sandy Hook Elementary, there are two issues that are being largely ignored in favor of blaming the gun…

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By | 12/31/2012 | Safety, Washington | 2 Comments

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill to extend spending levels for the Coast Guard and reauthorize the Maritime Administration.

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By | 12/28/2012 | Immigration, Issues, Safety | 2 Comments

Modern-day slavery in the United States, like sex trafficking, requires addressing. California passed Prop 35 in November but the Act is stalled in court.

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By | 12/21/2012 | Headline, Safety | 150 Comments

After the horrific mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut last Friday, the national discussion on gun policy in the United States was given new life. Whenever the debate over guns in.

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By | 12/20/2012 | Headline, Safety

The recent spike in domestic surveillance could represent an increase of police force “militarization” to some, an argument which is primarily defended through public safety measures. In San Diego, CA,.

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Photo: Francisco Quinones // solitarywatch.com // A demonstration against the use of solitary confinement in prisons.
By | 12/19/2012 | Activism, Issues, Safety | 8 Comments

While the U.S. has made progress in their approach to corrections and prisoner treatment, long-term solitary confinement policy remains an issue.

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