John Patrick Pullen
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Founding editor of @longlead.com, an award winning journalism studio publishing features that make an impact. Formerly: @Fortune.com, and @TIME.com. Yup, they call me JPP.
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Learn more about the history of rubber bullets at Long Lead's Webby-winning feature THE PEOPLE VS. RUBBER BULLETS: rubberbullets.longlead.com/chapter/scot...
A Decade After a Bean-Bag Round Crushed His Skull, This Vet's Life Is Still Shattered
Occupy Oakland's Scott Olsen sued after police shot him in the head. A decade later, nothing changed, and watching the BLM protests felt like a PTSD flashback.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Learn more about the history of rubber bullets at Long Lead's Webby-winning feature THE PEOPLE VS. RUBBER BULLETS: rubberbullets.longlead.com/chapter/scot...
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Kristi Noem impeachment goes mainstream among House Democrats (Andrew Solender/Axios)
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January 9, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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January 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Reposted by John Patrick Pullen
U.S. law enforcement has misused kinetic impact projectiles for more than 50 years. Rubber bullets, bean-bag rounds, and pepper balls may sound like toys, but they carry a legacy of traumatic brain injuries, blindings, PTSD, and even death.
For more, read THE PEOPLE VS. RUBBER BULLETS.
For more, read THE PEOPLE VS. RUBBER BULLETS.
Police Have Fired Less-Lethal Rounds for 50 Years—and Victims Want Justice
Cops call kinetic impact projectiles a life-saving tool, but a recent surge in their use reveals a legacy of traumatic injuries and death.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:27 PM
U.S. law enforcement has misused kinetic impact projectiles for more than 50 years. Rubber bullets, bean-bag rounds, and pepper balls may sound like toys, but they carry a legacy of traumatic brain injuries, blindings, PTSD, and even death.
For more, read THE PEOPLE VS. RUBBER BULLETS.
For more, read THE PEOPLE VS. RUBBER BULLETS.
oof: "Being an elementary schoolchild in America is far more deadly and dangerous than being an ICE officer."
January 8, 2026 at 8:36 PM
oof: "Being an elementary schoolchild in America is far more deadly and dangerous than being an ICE officer."
Yesterday’s post is the one that is pushing me to finally pony up the cash. Long overdue by me, too. 404 has been 🔥 since launch.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Yesterday’s post is the one that is pushing me to finally pony up the cash. Long overdue by me, too. 404 has been 🔥 since launch.
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