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Texas Public Intoxication Laws Allow Arrests Without Intoxication. Or Even Drinking.

3 years agoNews : The Agitator

Various jurisdictions in Texas have made news over the last several years for sending vice squads into bars and arresting patrons for drinking. Not drinking and driving, mind you. Just drinking. In a bar. In a scary piece for Mother Jones, Adam Weinstein delves into just how ridiculously broad and vague the state’s public intoxication [...]
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Police Raid Texas Gay Bar, Arrest Patrons, Seriously And Unnecessarily Injure One!

Pop Culture / Celebrity : Perez Hilton (4 years ago)

In Fort Worth, Texas, police conducted a raid this past weekend on a newly opened gay bar, utilizing excessive force to essentially harass and arrest patrons, all on the 40th anniversary of Stonewall, demonstrating that though we've... Read Post

Manga Moles and Success Steve Holt: The Best Arrested Development Fan Creations

Entertainment : The Underwire (8 minutes ago)

In the decade since it first aired, Arrested Development has inspired scads of memes, mash-up Tumblrs, and fan art. Here are some of the best. Read Post

Tennessee's 'Guns in Bars' Lawmaker Arrested for Drunk Driving with Gun [Polidicks]

Pop Culture / Celebrity : Gawker (2 years ago)

Now this is just too easy, but here goes: Curry Todd, a state lawmaker in Tennessee who sponsored a 2009 law allowing people to carry handguns in bars and restaurants provided they don't drink, was arrested last night and "charged w... Read Post


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