A federal jury was told Wednesday that "Sopranos" creator David Chase got help in developing HBO's Emmy-winning mob drama and owes a former municipal judge for that assistance. picked by punthe 8 months ago

The Army and Air Force discharged a disproportionate number of women in 2007 under the "don't ask, don't tell" policy that prohibits openly gay people from serving in the military, according to Pentagon statistics gathered by an advocacy group.

I don't know about you, I don't always need to ask, I can usually tell if someone's a lesbian and wtf does it matter? picked by bevissimo 2 months ago

On December 10th the Supreme Court decided two companion cases that essentially hold that the Federal Sentencing guidelines really are just guidelines. In other words, the sentencing court, after giving them consideration, is free to disregard them and impose the sentence the court thinks is appropriate in a given case. To understand the significance of this development, here is a brief overview... read full post picked by bhartzer 8 months ago

American women have fought and served in every U.S. war, beginning with the Revolutionary War. Today, there are over 198,000 women in the active duty military, constituting 14.5% of the active force. Women are integral members of the armed forces and they are here to stay. Yet despite women's accomplishments throughout history, and most recently in the War on Terror, DoD policy still prohibits wom... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

...to bypass the many miles of secure federal land frequently surround the off-limits military installations. (view slideshow for Area 52) picked by deepchill 1 year ago

A federal appeals court ruled Friday that NASA should be blocked from conducting background checks on low-risk employees at its Jet Propulsion Laboratory, saying the practice threatens workers’ constitutional rights. picked by maxriter 7 months ago

In times of war, many voices are heard. The promises of politicians, the criticism of pundits and the objections of protesters, but one local record label is making sure the voices of those closest to the battlegrounds also are heard.
To The Fallen Records website picked by suebe 1 year ago

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving a woman's claims that she suffered physical, emotional, and mental damage from a 2-day violent exorcism when she was 17. Texas state court gave the church a blank ticket to do whatever they want because it would be religious practices. picked by 2manyusernames 3 weeks ago

Stolen and sensitive U.S. military equipment, including body armor, night vision goggles, and gear to protect against nuclear or biochemical warfare, are being sold on Craigslist and eBay, a GAO report says. picked by jhordie 4 months ago

The Pentagon has placed restrictions on media coverage of military funerals even if they gain permission from the family. Gina Gray said that the new restrictions were wrong and that Army regulations didn’t call for such limitations. For her efforts to go against orders she has been demoted and ultimately fired. picked by 2manyusernames 1 month ago

Looks like the Westboro Baptist Church could soon resume picketing at soldiers’ funerals in Missouri because of a federal appeals court ruling Thursday. picked by icepigs 9 months ago

The U.S. military is promising action to address conditions in a barracks at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, after a soldier's father posted images on YouTube showing a building that he said "should be condemned." picked by jhordie 4 months ago

Terrorism Funds May Let Brass Fly in Style. Production of the first capsule -- consisting of two sealed rooms that can fit into the fuselage of a large military aircraft -- has already begun. picked by Bornbad 1 month ago

China says it plans to increase military spending by nearly 18% this year, to 417.8bn yuan ($59bn; £30bn). picked by topofall 6 months ago

Operation Beastmaster? Operation Mustang Flex? If you thought strategy was the only thing the military botched in Iraq, wait until you hear what they named some of the missions. picked by karenben 4 months ago

Detailed schematics of a military detainee holding facility in southern Iraq. Geographical surveys and aerial photographs of two military airfields outside Baghdad. Plans for a new fuel farm at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. The military calls it "need-to-know" information that would pose a direct threat to U.S. troops if it were to fall into the hands of terrorists. It's material so se... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

“Charlie has obviously done an exceptional job, a really extraordinary job,” said Marine Col. Dwight Sullivan, the Pentagon’s chief defense counsel for Military Commissions. He added it was “quite a coincidence” that Swift was passed over for a promotion “within two weeks of the Supreme Court opinion.” picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

They are defying a court ruling and state that they will defend their stance in states other than California as well.
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*Use of the Starbucks logo and name does not imply ownership by Plime. Please don't sue them. Or me...I have no money. picked by moe 5 months ago

Cat Bombs, War Pigs, Military Insects

The most creative way to use a cat as a weapon happened in World War II. The United States’ OSS (Office of Strategic Services, the precursor of the CIA) needed a way to guide bombs to sink German ships. picked by Turtle 11 months ago

Many military programs are "black" or so top secret that they appear only as a single line item in the Department of Defences expense report.

Photographer Trevon Paglen has stumbled upon a strange way of documenting these black ops: each and every one of them has wonderfully strange military patches, the kind worn on uniforms: picked by doggylives 4 months ago