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I remember first learning about the Battle of Blair Mountain—long after finishing school, of course, because the incredible history of the U.S. labor movement in the early 20th century isn't taught in our public schools—and wondering how there wasn't at least one decent movie about this particular episode in U.S. history. It's years later, and as far as I know there still isn't one. Can't say I'm surprised 😒
Matewan is worth a watch, if you haven't seen it 👀
While not great and not about the Battle of Blair Mountain specifically, it's a decent film about the Battle of Matewan, a precursor to the Battle of Blair Mountain.
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Florida Senate Bill 488 is going to require people to provide an email address on applications for ID cards and requests for a replacement driver's license or instruction permit, and it allows the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to provide notification by email in lieu of physical mail. Seems problematic to me 🤔
Pro tip for drivers in Arizona:
Many courts are allowing law enforcement up to the court date printed (or handwritten) on citations to file civil traffic complaints, which can sometimes be a month or more after the violation occurred. ARS 28-1593(B) explicitly allows law enforcement only 10 days from the violation date to file.
If you were cited for a civil traffic violation, don't assume it's actually being filed on time. Check with your court of jurisdiction (where the ticket is supposed to be filed, found either at the top or the bottom of the ticket) 10 court days (excluding weekends and holidays) after the violation to see if the ticket was filed. If not, file a motion for dismissal due to untimely filing.
This is particularly relevant in Pima and Maricopa Counties, but there are some courts in outlying counties also quietly allowing law enforcement to skirt the law.
You didn't learn this from me 🤫