A Psychotic Episode Shouldn’t End in a Jail Cell
Michelle Mata wants to be treated the way you would want your mom to be treated.
She’s an aunt, and a neighbor. She likes line dancing. And she suffers from major depressive disorder with psychotic features.
When people like Michelle have a mental health crisis, people often call the cops. The situations are scary and frustrating for everyone involved. The police often don't know how to interact with those in a crisis and those suffering from a crisis are terrified that the police may use excessive force.
But things are getting better.
Perpetual War Fuels Terrorism
America is about to start yet ANOTHER war to stop terrorism. We’ve been invading, bombing, cruise missiling, and droning countries for decades, and terrorism hasn’t gone away. Congress and the President need to stop and think - how does this end?