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Justice: A Crisis In Perspective

Reflections From A Former Probation Officer I. It’s my belief that certain personality types are attracted to police work. As for myself, I was in the business of being a … Continue reading

April 26, 2013 · Leave a comment

Bali & the Big Picture

The second wave of Bali bombings reflects an ongoing dispute about the organizational umbrella of the Asian region. The international flow of trade and capital has undermined traditional power structures … Continue reading

April 26, 2013 · Leave a comment

The Fallen Concept: Labor Unions In the Present Day

It is a perplexing reality, this state of the labor union in 21st century America. Labor unions? No. These are frail and weak straw men. Look closely at the random … Continue reading

April 26, 2013 · 3 Comments

Fifteen Books, A Million Choices

This morning, I got one of those Facebook things from one of the Lying Socialist Weasels, asking me to list my favorite fifteen books. There were a couple of rules … Continue reading

April 26, 2013 · Leave a comment

A Defense Lawyer Walks the Circle In His Client’s Shoes

WALKING THE CIRCLE: PRISON CHRONICLES. J. Tony Serra. Grizzly Peak Press. J. Tony Serra is one of the finest criminal defense lawyers in the country – an old-time barrister noted … Continue reading

April 26, 2013 · Leave a comment

“Graduation Day Exhibit”

A face In this picture – Jewel-cut eyes Watch the window And smile by John Aiello February 2008 Original watercolors by Eric Ward. All rights reserved.

April 1, 2013 · 1 Comment

Presenting Amanda Eicher & Book Reviews

This quarter, The Electric Review is pleased to feature the art work of San Francisco’s Amanda Eicher. Artist Statement I am an artist making devotional landscapes. In a world that often seems … Continue reading

April 1, 2013 · Leave a comment

Dylan, Lennon, Cornflakes

Short-Takes: Talking Bob Dylan In France British writer Michael Gray, a world-expert on Bob Dylan and the biographer of Blind Willie McTell, recently announced that he will be opening his … Continue reading

April 1, 2013 · Leave a comment

City Lights Publisher Honored

Ginsberg & Leary: White Hand Society, Reviewed The Power of Poem Worth A Look In April 2010, Nancy J. Peters, co-owner and publisher of City Lights Booksellers and Publishers, was presented with the Fred … Continue reading

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