militarization

  • John Oliver On Ferguson: No, You Don’t Need That Tank

    John Oliver On Ferguson: No, You Don’t Need That Tank

    It’s no question that the police in Ferguson, Missouri, are absurdly over-armed, and their LRADs, tear gas, and other military-grade gear are making things worse, not better. And on last night’s Last Week Tonight, John Oliver did a spectacular job of breaking it all down in a way that’s almost as funny as it is…