Category Archives: Polis

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Rollins trial, day 11: Rollins claims he’s a sinner, but not a rapist

Posted on Fri, 11 February 2011 by Mel Green

Today in court, cross-examination of Anthony Rollins, the former Anchorage Police Department officer accused of serial rape while on the job, concluded. Rollins continued to claim that any sexual contact he had with alleged victims was consensual in nature. Rther … Continue reading →

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Rollins trial, day 10: Rollins takes the stand

Posted on Thu, 10 February 2011 by Mel Green

Wednesday, February 9  at the trial of Anthony Rollins: before a packed courtroom, the ex-Anchorage Police Department officer accused of serial rape while on-duty took the stand in his own defense. Cross-examination by the prosecution is expected to resume on … Continue reading →

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Rollins trial, day 7: See Ivan Moore’s column on “consent” in rape cases

Posted on Thu, 3 February 2011 by Mel Green

Once again the trial of Anthony Rollins, the former Anchorage Police Department cop accused of serial rape — was livetweeted by Grace Jang of KTVA Channel 11 News, Christine Kim of KTUU Channel 2 News,  and photographer Ken Fankhauser in … Continue reading →

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Rollins trial, day 6: 5th & 6th alleged victims testify

Posted on Wed, 2 February 2011 by Mel Green

Today Christine Kim of KTUU Channel 2 News joined Grace Jang of KTVA Channel 11 News and photographer Ken Fankhauser in livetweeting the Anthony Rollins trial.  And they tweeted a lot! — giving a very clear picture of what was … Continue reading →

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Why I’m following the trial of alleged serial rapist Anthony Rollins

Posted on Wed, 2 February 2011 by Mel Green

Anthony Rollins: the ex-APD officer now on trial accused of sexually assaulting multiple women while on-duty. A friend asked me why I had such strong interest in Rollins’ trial. Here’s my answer.

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What leadership looks like

Posted on Thu, 13 January 2011 by Mel Green

The difference between Pres. Obama & Sarah Palin yesterday: obvious, & much commented upon. Queensland Premier Anna Bligh presents another example of what leadership really looks like. And what ex-Governor Palin never gave us.

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Pentagon’s DADT report to be released today

Posted on Tue, 30 November 2010 by Mel Green

The Pentagon Working Group’s comprehensive report on gays/lesbians in the military and the possible repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell will be released today — and Lisa Murkowski’s feet still need to be held to the fire.

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Murkowski: “I will not oppose the Defense Authorization bill if DADT repeal is part of it”

Posted on Fri, 19 November 2010 by Mel Green

Sen. Lisa Murkowski didn’t exactly say she supported repeal of DADT. She just said she wouldn’t oppose it — so long as other conditions are met. But it’s something, at least. And there might just be enough votes to repeal DADT in December.

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Murkowski & DADT: Turn up the heat

Posted on Mon, 15 November 2010 by Mel Green

Regardless of the outcome of the ballot-counting still in progress in Juneau in Alaska election for U.S. Senate, the incumbent, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, is still Sen. Lisa Murkowski today as Congress convenes for its “lame duck” session. And it’s time … Continue reading →

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An LGBT rundown of the election

Posted on Wed, 3 November 2010 by Mel Green

A rundown of election results in Alaska & nationally affecting LGBT folks; originally written for Bent Alaska.

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