Monthly Archives: January 2023
Codebreaking: Why Context Matters
If you’ve ever seen the movie about Alan Turing or know about his role in breaking the Nazi Enigma code in World War II, then you know that it took one of the best mathematicians the world has ever known to accomplish that feat. But it wasn’t pure math and there is no perfect… Read More »
Republican Congressman Indicted On COVID Fraud Charges
The Florida Republican who sponsored the “Don’t Say Gay” bill has been indicted on two counts of COVID fraud. During the pandemic, the U.S. government initiated several relief programs including those for businesses. These appear to be the most widely defrauded programs next to Medicaid. The PPP program, which extended payroll loans to businesses,… Read More »
Can A Prosecutor Decide Not To Enforce A Law?
A political battle is brewing between state Republicans and Florida prosecutors concerning rules targeting abortion and transgender. Governor Ron DeSantis recently suspended a Florida prosecutor who vowed not to enforce the new rules. The prosecutor has since sued DeSantis over the removal claiming that it was illegal and subverted the will of voters. More… Read More »
San Diego State Rape Case Ends Without Charges
Brenda Tracy is a sexual assault survivor who goes to schools across the country to discuss her experience. When she was asked to give a speech to San Diego State University, she was unaware that the football players who were the target of her speech were under investigation for a gang rape committed at… Read More »
Scientists Have No Reliable Test For Marijuana But Prosecutions Continue
Depending on what state you live in, you can legally possess and use marijuana but still face prosecutions for DUI. While this is not surprising, there is no accurate scientific test to determine if someone is inebriated and unlike heroin or alcohol, marijuana will stay in your system for days or months if you… Read More »
