All about Policing with a sprinkle of Criminal Justice – written by a Secret Contrarian
This is a blog/website that I have followed for close to 17 years. I enjoy the annual Life-Learnings post. It is a gentle reminder to reflect the joys of your life.
If you’re a book reader you MUST checkout everything this blog has to offer.
17 Life-Learnings from 17 Years of The Marginalian – The Marginalian
— Read on www.themarginalian.org/2023/10/22/17/
This is something totally unrelated to Criminal Justice. Sometimes I like to post a curveball.
In a Debrief exclusive, Ralph Blumenthal and Leslie Kean report that a former official says the U.S. has retrieved craft of non-human origin.
— Read on thedebrief.org/intelligence-officials-say-u-s-has-retrieved-non-human-craft/
CIA-Contra-Crack Cocaine Controversy – Table of Contents
— Read on oig.justice.gov/sites/default/files/archive/special/9712/index.htm
This is a cool website I found that list the Author’s impression of “Best of” in many different categories in music. He has a wide rage of interests. I personally discovered some new and likable music.
If you go to his home page he has other topics he writes about.
Rock, Jazz, Classical, Avantgarde Music
— Read on www.scaruffi.com/music.html
Check it out:
Wyden Releases New Details About Surveillance and Interrogation of Portland Demonstrators by Department of Homeland Security Agents | U.S. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon
— Read on www.wyden.senate.gov/news/press-releases/wyden-releases-new-details-about-surveillance-and-interrogation-of-portland-demonstrators-by-department-of-homeland-security-agents
16 Life-Learnings from 16 Years of The Marginalian – The Marginalian
I have posted about this website before when it called itself “Brainpickens”. Each year the author reflects on what she has experienced and reproduces her Life-Learnings. There are a culmination of her experiences and readings over the past 16 years probably her entire life. Read through them and take each one and think how they might benefit your life.
I like 1,4,5,and 6. Allow yourself to change your mind, add stillness to your life, you control your integrity, and be present. The others add value to your life but right now I like these 4 the best.
— Read on www.themarginalian.org/2022/10/23/16-learnings/
NOT a Criminal Justice article but a very interesting article nonetheless.
Social codes are changing, in many ways for the better. But for those whose behavior doesn’t adapt fast enough to the new norms, judgment can be swift—and merciless.
— Read on www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2021/10/new-puritans-mob-justice-canceled/619818/
This is one of my favorite blogs on reading and MORE! The is a veracious reader where she picks apart books highlights main points and concepts of the book. She also seamlessly brings in information from other books to support, add to, or, contrast the concepts she is discussing.
IF YOU LIKE TO READ THIS IS A MUST SEE BLOG!!!
One of my favorite features is her “Life Lessons” from all of her work on this blog (among other endeavors I’m sure she does). My favorite lesson is the freedom to “Change Your Mind”. See it HERE
This is not Policing or the Criminal Justice System but it is about reading and growth.
Brain Pickings – An inventory of the meaningful life.
— Read on www.brainpickings.org/
I’m always looking for a information on good books to read. I came upon this website that contains a lot of information on books and offers book lists on a variety of topics. While not about policing or criminal justice the website is about development and learning. This list is helpful because of the exposure literature greats under 200 pages. Check out other stuff the website offers.
50 Great Classic Novels Under 200 Pages ‹ Literary Hub
— Read on lithub.com/50-great-classic-novels-under-200-pages/
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