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Monday, May 26th, 2014

The Harm of Limited Intervention in Syria

  One of my first editorial cartoons was a single panel criticism of Russia’s blatant support for the Assad regime, which had already begun massacring the Syrian opposition. Two years later, I think it’s also appropriate to criticize U.S. policy, which is supporting moderate elements of the opposition in a hesitant and limited manner. The

Friday, March 28th, 2014

Evolution of the Local Police Officer 1850 – 2014

Over the past three decades, local police forces have seen a tremendous influx of military weaponry and technology. Investigative reporter Radley Balko writes that starting in 1997, the “1033 Program” has allowed hundreds of millions of dollars worth of military-grade...

Wednesday, June 26th, 2013

Women in Military Continue to Insist on Being Raped, Pentagon Insider Says

A Pentagon employee recently spoke to the Gabbler on the condition of anonymity, saying that despite its best efforts, women in the military continue to insist on being raped and reporting it to their superiors. His main...