More Evidence Child-Welfare Workers Lost Track of Girl Who Was Beaten to Death

More evidence child-welfare workers lost track of girl who was beaten to death

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These days, a rebellious 13-year-old in a good home calls up child welfare services and makes up an abuse story and a parent goes straight to jail. At the same time, kids in the ghetto are being beaten to death and case workers don't have a clue. … Q …
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Gabriel Ayala Plays for Pope, President

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“Not for ego reasons, but to break stereotypes and be a positive influence for our children — drug, alcohol, and tobacco free — just addicted to music. I'm fortunate the guitar found me before any other addictions did. ” Point of fact for the world …
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The War on Drugs as a War Against Human Nature

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If what was at issue was a concern for people trapped in the jail cells of addiction, the keepers of the nation's conscience would be better advised to address the conditions — poverty, lack of opportunity and education, racial discrimination — from …
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