Republicans love to own the “tough on crime” mantra, but an analysis of homicide data from 2000 through 2020 for all 50 states shows murder rates in red states have outpaced blue states for more than 20 years. Continue reading “Data: Murder Rates In Red States Outpaced Blue States For 20+ Years”
Grindr Cannibal Sentenced To Life In Prison Without Parole

Mark David Latunski (aka the Grindr cannibal) was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the slaying and dismemberment of 25-year-old Kevin Bacon in December 2019. Continue reading “Grindr Cannibal Sentenced To Life In Prison Without Parole”
Ohio Man Murders Neighbor For Being Democrat
An Ohio man reportedly walked over to his neighbor’s yard, pulled out a gun, and shot his neighbor several times in the head killing the man.
Austin Gene Combs, 26, was arrested on Saturday night and charged with murder. Police say Combs admitted to shooting the victim “several times with a revolver.” Continue reading “Ohio Man Murders Neighbor For Being Democrat”
Grindr Killer Found Guilty Of 1st Degree Murder + More News

Some news items you might have missed:
• Michigan Live: A judge in Michigan has found Mark David Latunski guilty of first-degree murder for killing and dismembering a 25-year-old man after a Grindr hook-up. Continue reading “Grindr Killer Found Guilty Of 1st Degree Murder + More News”
Slovenia Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage + More News

Some news items you might have missed:
• Euronews: Slovenia has become the first country in Eastern Europe to legalize same-sex marriage and adoption. Back in 2015, Slovenians overwhelmingly rejected marriage equality. Continue reading “Slovenia Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage + More News”
‘Cannibal Killer’ Pleads Guilty To Murder Of Grindr Hookup

The so-called cannibal killer, Mark Latunski, has pleaded guilty to the 2019 killing of 25-year-old Kevin Bacon (not the actor) via a Grindr hookup gone terribly wrong. Continue reading “‘Cannibal Killer’ Pleads Guilty To Murder Of Grindr Hookup”
Former Cop Gets 2.5 Years In Prison For Death Of George Floyd

Family members of George Floyd say they’re disappointed and angry after a federal judge sentenced a former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane to just 2 1/2 years in prison for his part in the death of George Floyd.
That’s after the judge described Lane’s participation as “a very serious offense in which a life was lost.” Continue reading “Former Cop Gets 2.5 Years In Prison For Death Of George Floyd”
U.S. Journalist Brent Renaud Shot, Killed In Ukraine

U.S. journalist Brent Renaud was shot and killed in Ukraine while reporting in a suburb near the capital, Kyiv. Continue reading “U.S. Journalist Brent Renaud Shot, Killed In Ukraine”
Plea Deal For Ahmaud Arbery’s Killers In Hate Crimes Case
UPDATE: U.S. District Judge Lisa Godbey Wood has rejected a plea agreement Monday that would have averted a hate crimes trial for Travis McMichael. Continue reading “Plea Deal For Ahmaud Arbery’s Killers In Hate Crimes Case”
Podcast: France Bans Conversion Therapy, Bad News For Ellen, And More
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast – France bans the harmful practice of ‘conversion therapy’ while Florida Republicans are pushing legislation being called the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill. Continue reading “Podcast: France Bans Conversion Therapy, Bad News For Ellen, And More”