Larry Householder was once a prominent figure in Ohio politics serving in the Ohio House since 1997. BUT he faced a dramatic downfall after being embroiled in a bribery scandal.

Sources
Tina's Story
CNN Politics
Former Ohio House speaker sentenced to 20 years in $60 million bribery scheme

Dave Yost, Ohio Attorney General
Ex-Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder Indicted on 10 State Felony Counts

Dayton Daily News
Who is Larry Householder?

Issuu
Knight's Templar
June 2002 Edition, Sir Knight Larry Householder

Ohio Capital Journal
Federal judge blasts disgraced Ohio House speaker as a “bully,” sends him straight to jail--by Marty Schladen

PBS South Florida
Former GOP Ohio House speaker sentenced to 20 years for role in $60M bribery scheme

News 5 Cleveland
Former Ohio Speaker Larry Householder files appeal, says bribe payment was within First Amendment rights

The New York Times
Former Ohio House Speaker Hit With 10 Additional Felony Charges--by Michael Wines

NPR WLRN
Ohio House Speaker Arrested In Connection With $60 Million Bribery Scheme

Statehouse News Bureau
Ex-Ohio House speaker gets max sentence in corruption case, blasted as 'bully with a lust for power'--by Karen Kasler

United States Attorney's Office
Jury convicts former Ohio House Speaker, former chair of Ohio Republican Party of participating in racketeering conspiracy

Photos
Larry Householder in the General Assembly--by Ohio General Assembly via Ohio Capital Journal
Larry Householder Mug Shot--by Butler County Ohio Sheriff's Office via AP

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Dennis Tyler's term as Muncie mayor was coming to an end in 2019. BUT instead of a celebratory send off, he was indicted on corruption charges.

Sources
Tina's Story
Associated Press
Ex-Indiana mayor sentenced to year in prison for bribery

Fox 59
Former Muncie mayor gets early prison release--by Associated Press

The New York Times
Dennis Tyler, Mayor of Muncie, Ind., Indicted on Theft of Government Funds--by Abdi Latif Dahir and Johnny Diaz

Star Press
Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler announces he is not running in 2019--by Corey Ohlenkamp

United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Indiana
Former Muncie Mayor Convicted and Sentenced on Corruption Charges

WBST
Former Muncie Mayor To Plead Guilty To Federal Corruption Charge--by Stephanie Wiechmann

WTHR
Former Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler sentenced for theft of government funds
Ex-Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler leaves federal prison after bribe conviction

Photos
Dennis Tyler at Press Conference--screenshot via Indy Star
Mayor Dennis Tyler's Speaking at the Annual State of the City Address--screenshot via The Star Press

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Sheila Dixon made history as the first female mayor of Baltimore. But resigns soon after amid bribery charges.

Tina’s Story
Anthony Seminerio had an illustrious 30 year career in New York politics. BUT that all came crashing down when he got charged with corruption.

Sources
Hillary's Story
The Baltimore Sun
Dixon convicted of embezzlement --by Julie Bykowicz and Annie Linksey

Former Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon enters race for mayor, arguing Pugh’s misdeeds helped beat her last time--by Luke Broadwater and Talia Richman

Former Mayor Sheila Dixon sees herself as Balitmore's future, not its past--by Luke Broadwater

Maryland Manual Online
Sheila Dixon

The New York Times
Baltimore’s Mayor Is Convicted--by Ian Urbina

NPR
Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon Convicted for Stealing Gift Cards--by Frank James

Rueters
Black, female leaders battle Baltimore urban woes--By Ellen Wulfhorst

WNYC Studios
Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon Resigns--by The Takeaway

Photos
Sheila Dixon--from Dixon for Baltimore via Baltimore Fishbowl
Dixon outside of court--by Rob Carr/Associated Press via The New York Times
Dixon running for Mayor 2020--from The Washington Post

Tina's Story
The Daily Gazette
Queens assemblyman gets 6 years on fraud charges--by The Associated Press

Fordham Law School
Telegram from Anthony Seminerio, New York State Assemblyman, to Geraldine Ferraro

Legacy
ANTHONY SEMINERIO OBITUARY

The New York Times
Former Assemblyman Seminerio Dies in Prison--by William K. Rashbaum
Queens Assemblyman Pleads Guilty in Corruption Case--by Colin Moynihan and A.G. Sulzberger

QNS
Seminerio Sting exposes tale of albany intrigue--by Howard Koplowitz

Queen's Chronicle
Anthony Seminerio dead at age 75--by Michael Cusenza
BREAKING NEWS: Seminerio gets 6 yr. sentence for bribes--by Michael Lanza

US Attorney's Office
Former New York State Assemblyman Pleads Guilty to Honest Services Mail Fraud
Former Hospital CEO Sentenced In Manhattan Court To Three Years In Prison For Participating In Bribery Scheme Involving Three Members Of The New York State Legislature

The Village Voice
Veteran Pol Tony Seminerio and Bribe-Taking in Albany--by Tom Robbins

Vote Smart
Anthony Seminerio's Biography

Photos
Anthony Seminerio--via Queen's Chronicle
FCI Butner Prison--from United States Bureau of Prisons (public domain)

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The Purity Distilling Company facility stored a considerable amount of molasses at the North End of Boston in 1919. BUT faulty storage vats lead to one of the greatest disasters in Boston history.

Tina’s Story
Jimmy Dimora served for decades as a County Commissioner and Chairman of the Democratic Party in Ohio. BUT when his pay for play schemes are revealed he is sentenced to federal prison in one of the largest corruption cases in Ohio history.

Sources
Hillary's Story
America Comes Alive
The “Boston Molassacre”--by Kate Kelly

Boston Magazine
Anarchists, Horses, Heroes: 12 Things You Didn’t Know about the Great Boston Molasses Flood--by Spencer Buell

Bright Hub
The Boston Molasses Disaster: Causes of the Molasses Tank Explosion

History
Why the Great Molasses Flood Was So Deadly

NBC News
The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919 killed 21 after 2 million gallon tank erupted--by Ben Kesslen

Smithsonian--via Eric Postpishchil's Blog
Without Warning, Molasses in January Surged Over Boston--by Edwards Park

South China Morning Post
Great Molasses Flood: US marks 100 years since deadly wave of treacle trashed part of Boston

WBUR
100 Years Later: Lessons From Boston's Molasses Flood Of 1919--by Jaime Bologna

Wikipedia
Great Molasses Flood

Photos
North End of Boston after explosion--via Public Domain
Tank prior to explosion--via Public Domain
Cars covered in molasses--from Boston Globe via History

Tina's Story
Cleveland
Commissioner Jimmy Dimora driven by greed, charges show--by John Caniglia
Cuyahoga County votes to change government; Ohio to gamble on casinos and Frank Jackson re-elected: Election Roundup
Ex-Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora’s health is failing; attorney asks for release from prison at re-sentencing--by Adam Ferrise
Jimmy Dimora at center of one of biggest local corruption cases in U.S. history--by Tony Brown
Judge shaves 5 years off disgraced former Commissioner Jimmy Dimora’s corruption sentence--by Adam Ferrise
Summary of the counts in the Jimmy Dimora indictment--by Gabriel Baird

Cleveland Magazine
Life of the Party
The Cleveland 50: Jimmy Dimora Sentenced to 28 Years

Clevescene
Listen to Jimmy Dimora and Frank Russo Talk Like Assholes--By Vince Grzegorek

Find Law
OH County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora Arrested

Fox 8
10 Years Since Jimmy Dimora Conviction

Patch
Jimmy Dimora Gets Less Time For His Crimes As Judge Knocks Five Years Off His Prison Term

WKYC
3News Investigates: Jimmy Dimora calls shorter prison term "disappointing to say the least!"
Former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora's prison sentence reduced to 23 years--by Phil Trexler

Photos
Jimmy Dimora Mug Shot--from Cuyahoga County Jail via Fox 8
Gambling Video Evidence--from US Dept of Justice via Fox 8
Recipt Evidence--from US Dept of Justice via Fox 8

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Tina’s Story
Crystal City Texas is a quaint little Texas town with a population of under 7000. BUT when the FBI gets wind of a gambling operation, all bets are off for the town officials.

Hillary’s Story
Climate activist Wynn Bruce sought to raise awareness to the climate crisis via his social media accounts. BUT when he travels to Washington DC, he makes the ultimate sacrifice for the cause.

Sources
Tina's Story
FCCED
US court rejects former Crystal City mayor’s appeal in corruption case

Gawker
The Mayor of Crystal City, Texas, Just Can't Stop Getting Arrested--by Andy Cush

Hispanic News Network USA
Crystal City Hall In Texas Closed After Gaming Sting Operation Busted Corrupt City Officials--by Nelson Goodson

KUOW
A Year After a Corruption Scandal, Crystal City Works to Pick Up the Pieces--By EMMA WHALEN

The Medlin Law Firm
Former Texas Mayor and City Attorney Are Convicted of Corruption Charges

My San Antonio
Crystal City officials sentenced for taking bribes--by John MacCormack

Spectrum Local News
Crystal City Residents Not Surprised at String of Arrests--by John Salazar

Texas Historical Commission
Crystal City (Family) Internment Camp

The Texas Monitor
City manager in Crystal City sentenced to 35 years in prison--By Mark Lisheron

Texas Tribune
How a Tiny Texas Town Took Down its City Council

United Stated Department of Justice
Three Former Crystal City, TX, Officials Sentenced to Federal Prison for Bribery and Kickback Scheme

Vice
A Texas Town with Corrupt City Officials Now Has Black Tap Water--By Wyatt Marshall

Photo
Former Crystal City Officials--screenshot via Rough Diplomacy

FBI Removing Evidence--screenshot via Spectrum Local News

City of Crystal City Logo--via The Howder Family blog

Hillary's Story
CNN
A man who died after self-immolating in front of Supreme Court was a climate activist--by Rachel Ramirez

The Denver Post
Boulder climate activist dies after apparent act of protest outside U.S. Supreme Court on Earth Day--by Shelly Bradbury

MSNBC
How an activist's self-immolation exposed the dark reality of 'climate grief' --by Ja'han Jones

PBS News Hour
Climate change activist’s self-immolation raises questions of faith and protest

The Washington Post
Outside the Supreme Court, a life of purpose and pain ends in flames

Wikipedia
Self-immolation of Wynn Bruce

Photos:
Wynn Bruce--Facebook photo via The New York Post
Wynn Bruce Facebook Post--Facebook screenshot via Daily Mail

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Hillary’s Story
US Congressman Duke Cunningham was known for his conservative stances and controversial commentary. BUT when he received bribes from real estate developers, he pays a hefty price for his corruption.

Tina’s Story
Russian immigrant Emma Goldman became known as a leading champion for women’s rights. BUT after years of political anarchy, she’s deported back to Russia.

Sources
Hillary's Sources
CNN
Congressman resigns after bribery plea

History, Art, & Archives: United States House of Representatives
Cunningham, Randall (Duke)

NBC News
Ex-congressman begins prison sentence

NPR
Former Rep. 'Duke' Cunningham Freed After Bribery Sentence--by Bill Chappell

The New York Times
Ex-Congressman Gets 8-Year Term in Bribery Case--by Randal C. Archibold

Politico
Cunningham blames lawyers for plea--by Meredith Shiner

The San Diego Union Tribune
Column: Corruption and lava lamps: The saga of Randy ‘Duke’ Cunningham--by Michael Smollens

Times of San Diego
Trump Pardons San Diego’s Bribe-Taking Ex-Congressman ‘Duke’ Cunningham

We Are the Mighty
This is how the Navy’s last ace went from heroic fighter pilot to criminal congressman

Wikipedia
Duke Cunningham

Photos
Duke Cunningham During Press Conference--by Lenny Ignelzi/AP via San Diego Union Tribune
Duke Cunningham Fighter Pilot--via Enid Buzz

Tina's Sources
Berkeley Library: Emma Goldman Papers
War Resistance, Anti-Militarism, and Deportation, 1917-1919

Columbia Journalism Review
How anarchist Emma Goldman energized the US free-press debate--By Jared Schroeder

Emma Goldman Papers
October Newsletter: Emma on Racial Injustice

Iowa State University
Emma Goldman

History
The Sedition and Espionage Acts Were Designed to Quash Dissent During WWI

Jewish Woman's Archive
Emma Goldman

Library of Congress
Today in History - February 11: Emma Goldman

Marxist
The Social Aspects of Birth Control--by Emma Goldman from Mother Earth Magazine

PBS: American Experience
Emma Goldman (1869-1940)

Penn State Theses and Dissertations
Anarchy at Home: Anarchism and the Politics of Intimacy in the Gilded-Age United States--by Lauren Jenna Golder

Teen Vogue
Emma Goldman, One of History’s Best-Known Anarchists, Left an Outsized Legacy--by Kim Kelly

Time
Read Emma Goldman's 1916 Letter Defending the Need for Birth Control

University of Washington--Professor Griesse's History of Women Course Website
First Wave Feminism: Emma Goldman

Wikipedia
Emma Goldman
Haymarket Affair
Mother Earth Magazine

The Wisdom Daily
EMMA GOLDMAN: INTERSECTIONAL BEFORE THE WORD EXISTED

Photos
Emma Goldman Deportation Photo--from Emma Goldman Papers via Public Domain
Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman--via Public Domain
Goldman's Mother Earth Magazine--via Public Domain

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