Paul Rasmussen

1 month ago | justsecurity.org | Paul Rasmussen

Congress created the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division in 1957 and authorized the federal government to seek court injunctions against efforts to interfere with the right to vote. Further empowered by the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) and other laws, the Division has worked to eliminate racial discrimination and protect the right to vote for almost 70 years.

Mar 24, 2025 | audacy.com | Paul Rasmussen |Pat Septak

A man was in critical condition and his dog killed in a hit and run incident early Sunday in Mount Washington. Ethan Cardone was walking his pet when the pair were struck on Bailey Avenue. Last night, police found the vehicle they believe was involved: a black 2009 Lexus RX350. It was towed for processing and an investigation is ongoing. A Go Fund Me has been set up for Ethan Cardone to help him pay medical expenses. link to that page is available at KDKA Radio dot com. Here is the link to that page:

Sep 4, 2024 | justsecurity.org | Paul Rasmussen

Lawmakers fear the military could be drawn into the politics of the 2024 election. In a recent congressional letter to the Secretary of Defense and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the top civilian and military leaders were reminded not to use the military illegally to carry out unlawful orders. Most members of the Profession of Arms would scoff at this notion, with something to the effect of: “We are apolitical and will know what to do when the time comes.” But will they?