web01.fireside.fm Fri, 22 May 2026 14:56:23 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Muck Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Vietnam” https://themuckpodcast.fireside.fm/tags/vietnam Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:15:00 -0400 A weekly podcast where the dark, and sometimes weird, true stories in American politics are discussed. en-us episodic maladies, madness, mischief, and murder in American politics. The Muck Podcast A weekly podcast where the dark, and sometimes weird, true stories in American politics are discussed. yes The Muck Podcast themuckpodcast@gmail.com Episode 116: Eat a Dick | Violence Against Female Politicians and Fragging during Vietnam https://themuckpodcast.fireside.fm/ep116-eatadick 51a261d6-2c23-4aa5-82b4-c980cc986cda Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:15:00 -0400 The Muck Podcast full 3 The Muck Podcast 1:18:43 yes <p>Tina and Hillary cover violence against female politicians and fragging during the Vietnam War.</p> <p>Tina’s Story<br> Women have been making strides in the political arena. BUT once elected, they often face threats and violence often as an attempt to silence their voices. </p> <p>Hillary’s Story<br> The Vietnam War saw a massive amount of casualties. BUT things take a darker turn when soldiers attack and kill one another. </p> <p>Sources<br> Tina's Story<br> Aljazeera<br> <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/12/1/ilhan-omar-plays-death-threat-after-islamophobic-comments" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ilhan Omar reveals death threat in wake of Islamophobic comments</a></p> <p>Business Insider<br> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/rashida-tlaib-broke-down-while-discussing-death-threats-shes-received-2021-2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Rep. Rashida Tlaib tearfully shared her account of the Capitol riots, recalling her trauma of the death threats she's received</a>--by Erin Snodgrass</p> <p>Center for Strategic &amp; International Studies<br> <a href="https://www.csis.org/analysis/against-odds-overcoming-online-harassment-women-politics" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Against The Odds: Overcoming Online Harassment of Women in Politics</a></p> <p>Congress<br> <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/1151" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">H. Res. 1151 Recognizing violence against women in politics as a global phenomenon and supporting women's full and meaningful participation in political life.</a>--by Rep. Rashida Talib</p> <p>The Conversation<br> <a href="https://theconversation.com/how-sexist-abuse-of-women-in-congress-amounts-to-political-violence-and-undermines-american-democracy-147169" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">How sexist abuse of women in Congress amounts to political violence – and undermines American democracy</a>--by Mona Lena Krook</p> <p>National Democratic Institute<br> <a href="https://www.ndi.org/not-the-cost" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">#NOTTHECOST: STOPPING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN POLITICS</a></p> <p>The New York Times<br> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/24/us/politics/women-harassment-elections.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">For Female Candidates, Harassment and Threats Come Every Day</a>--by Maggie Astor</p> <p>PBS<br> <a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/7-takeaways-from-newshours-investigation-into-harassment-black-women-in-politics-face" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">7 takeaways from NewsHour’s investigation into harassment Black women in politics face</a>--by Lizz Bolaji and Chole Jones<br> <a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/for-black-women-in-government-highlighting-threats-and-abuse-can-make-it-worse" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">For Black women in government, highlighting threats and abuse can make it worse</a>--by Anna Nawaz and Candice Norwood</p> <p>Refinery 29<br> <a href="https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/10/10131438/aoc-death-threats-harassment-vanity-fair" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">It’s Not Surprising AOC Gets Death Threats — But It’s Worse Than Anyone Could Imagine</a>--by SARAH MIDKIFF</p> <p>Rutgers<br> <a href="https://www.rutgers.edu/news/violence-against-women-politics-growing-problem" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Violence against Women in Politics a Growing Problem</a></p> <p>Voice of San Diego<br> <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2020/11/09/women-politicians-across-the-county-say-theyve-faced-harassment-threats/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Women Politicians Across the County Say They’ve Faced Harassment, Threats</a>--by Kayla Jimenez</p> <p>U Mass Amherst: School of Public Policy<br> <a href="https://www.umass.edu/spp/news/recent-alum-publishes-paper-harassment-female-politicians" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Recent Alum Publishes Paper on Harassment of Female Politicians</a></p> <p>Photos<br> <a href="https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2019/07/23/the-point-chris-cillizza-the-squad.cnn" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Squad</a>--screenshot from CNN's The Point with Chris Cillizza <br> <a href="https://legislature.ky.gov/Legislators%20Thumbnail%20Images/house41.jpg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Rep. Attica Scott</a>--via Kentucky General Assembly<br> <a href="https://timesupnow.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/whhb-meta-sq-1000x1000.jpg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">We Have Her Back Campaign</a>--from Time's Up Now</p> <p>Hillary's Story<br> All That's Interesting<br> <a href="https://allthatsinteresting.com/fragging-vietnam-war" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Fragging: When Soldiers In Vietnam Revolted Against Their Officers By Murdering Them With Grenades</a>--By Gina Dimuro</p> <p>Britannica<br> <a href="https://www.britannica.com/topic/fragging" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Vietnam War</a></p> <p>Encyclopedia<br> <a href="https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/fragging" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Fragging</a></p> <p>History: This Day in History<br> <a href="https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/fragging-on-the-rise-in-u-s-units" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">April 20, 1971: "Fragging" on the rise among US military units</a></p> <p>History Net<br> <a href="https://www.historynet.com/the-hard-truth-about-fragging/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Hard Truth about Fragging</a>--by Peter Brush</p> <p>Huffington Post<br> <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-forgotten-history-of-fragging-in-vietnam_b_5a1b77b6e4b0cee6c050939d" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Forgotten History Of 'Fragging' In Vietnam</a>--by Hamilton Gregory</p> <p>NBC News<br> <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna27317747" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Lawyer: Army rushed judgment in fragging case</a>--from The Associated Press</p> <p>The New Yorker<br> <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/02/26/what-went-wrong-in-vietnam" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">What Went Wrong in Vietnam</a>--by Louis Menand</p> <p>Simple History via YouTube<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klWPVNNDhHk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">What was 'Fragging'? (The Vietnam War)</a></p> <p>Wikipedia<br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fragging" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Fragging</a></p> <p>Photos<br> <a href="https://allthatsinteresting.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/burning-house.jpg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">US Soldiers in Vietnam</a>--from National Archives/AFP/Getty Images via All That's Interesting<br> <a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/78/M-61Grenade.jpg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">M26 Grenade</a>--from US Air Force via Public Domain </p> true crime, politics, corrupt, US politics, American politics, women in politics, violence against women, harassment, threats, protect women, elect women, Vietnam War, fragging, US military, war, war crimes, soldiers, Vietnam Tina and Hillary cover violence against female politicians and fragging during the Vietnam War.

Tina’s Story
Women have been making strides in the political arena. BUT once elected, they often face threats and violence often as an attempt to silence their voices.

Hillary’s Story
The Vietnam War saw a massive amount of casualties. BUT things take a darker turn when soldiers attack and kill one another.

Sources
Tina's Story
Aljazeera
Ilhan Omar reveals death threat in wake of Islamophobic comments

Business Insider
Rep. Rashida Tlaib tearfully shared her account of the Capitol riots, recalling her trauma of the death threats she's received--by Erin Snodgrass

Center for Strategic & International Studies
Against The Odds: Overcoming Online Harassment of Women in Politics

Congress
H. Res. 1151 Recognizing violence against women in politics as a global phenomenon and supporting women's full and meaningful participation in political life.--by Rep. Rashida Talib

The Conversation
How sexist abuse of women in Congress amounts to political violence – and undermines American democracy--by Mona Lena Krook

National Democratic Institute
#NOTTHECOST: STOPPING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN POLITICS

The New York Times
For Female Candidates, Harassment and Threats Come Every Day--by Maggie Astor

PBS
7 takeaways from NewsHour’s investigation into harassment Black women in politics face--by Lizz Bolaji and Chole Jones
For Black women in government, highlighting threats and abuse can make it worse--by Anna Nawaz and Candice Norwood

Refinery 29
It’s Not Surprising AOC Gets Death Threats — But It’s Worse Than Anyone Could Imagine--by SARAH MIDKIFF

Rutgers
Violence against Women in Politics a Growing Problem

Voice of San Diego
Women Politicians Across the County Say They’ve Faced Harassment, Threats--by Kayla Jimenez

U Mass Amherst: School of Public Policy
Recent Alum Publishes Paper on Harassment of Female Politicians

Photos
The Squad--screenshot from CNN's The Point with Chris Cillizza
Rep. Attica Scott--via Kentucky General Assembly
We Have Her Back Campaign--from Time's Up Now

Hillary's Story
All That's Interesting
Fragging: When Soldiers In Vietnam Revolted Against Their Officers By Murdering Them With Grenades--By Gina Dimuro

Britannica
Vietnam War

Encyclopedia
Fragging

History: This Day in History
April 20, 1971: "Fragging" on the rise among US military units

History Net
The Hard Truth about Fragging--by Peter Brush

Huffington Post
The Forgotten History Of 'Fragging' In Vietnam--by Hamilton Gregory

NBC News
Lawyer: Army rushed judgment in fragging case--from The Associated Press

The New Yorker
What Went Wrong in Vietnam--by Louis Menand

Simple History via YouTube
What was 'Fragging'? (The Vietnam War)

Wikipedia
Fragging

Photos
US Soldiers in Vietnam--from National Archives/AFP/Getty Images via All That's Interesting
M26 Grenade--from US Air Force via Public Domain

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]]> Tina and Hillary cover violence against female politicians and fragging during the Vietnam War.

Tina’s Story
Women have been making strides in the political arena. BUT once elected, they often face threats and violence often as an attempt to silence their voices.

Hillary’s Story
The Vietnam War saw a massive amount of casualties. BUT things take a darker turn when soldiers attack and kill one another.

Sources
Tina's Story
Aljazeera
Ilhan Omar reveals death threat in wake of Islamophobic comments

Business Insider
Rep. Rashida Tlaib tearfully shared her account of the Capitol riots, recalling her trauma of the death threats she's received--by Erin Snodgrass

Center for Strategic & International Studies
Against The Odds: Overcoming Online Harassment of Women in Politics

Congress
H. Res. 1151 Recognizing violence against women in politics as a global phenomenon and supporting women's full and meaningful participation in political life.--by Rep. Rashida Talib

The Conversation
How sexist abuse of women in Congress amounts to political violence – and undermines American democracy--by Mona Lena Krook

National Democratic Institute
#NOTTHECOST: STOPPING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN POLITICS

The New York Times
For Female Candidates, Harassment and Threats Come Every Day--by Maggie Astor

PBS
7 takeaways from NewsHour’s investigation into harassment Black women in politics face--by Lizz Bolaji and Chole Jones
For Black women in government, highlighting threats and abuse can make it worse--by Anna Nawaz and Candice Norwood

Refinery 29
It’s Not Surprising AOC Gets Death Threats — But It’s Worse Than Anyone Could Imagine--by SARAH MIDKIFF

Rutgers
Violence against Women in Politics a Growing Problem

Voice of San Diego
Women Politicians Across the County Say They’ve Faced Harassment, Threats--by Kayla Jimenez

U Mass Amherst: School of Public Policy
Recent Alum Publishes Paper on Harassment of Female Politicians

Photos
The Squad--screenshot from CNN's The Point with Chris Cillizza
Rep. Attica Scott--via Kentucky General Assembly
We Have Her Back Campaign--from Time's Up Now

Hillary's Story
All That's Interesting
Fragging: When Soldiers In Vietnam Revolted Against Their Officers By Murdering Them With Grenades--By Gina Dimuro

Britannica
Vietnam War

Encyclopedia
Fragging

History: This Day in History
April 20, 1971: "Fragging" on the rise among US military units

History Net
The Hard Truth about Fragging--by Peter Brush

Huffington Post
The Forgotten History Of 'Fragging' In Vietnam--by Hamilton Gregory

NBC News
Lawyer: Army rushed judgment in fragging case--from The Associated Press

The New Yorker
What Went Wrong in Vietnam--by Louis Menand

Simple History via YouTube
What was 'Fragging'? (The Vietnam War)

Wikipedia
Fragging

Photos
US Soldiers in Vietnam--from National Archives/AFP/Getty Images via All That's Interesting
M26 Grenade--from US Air Force via Public Domain

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]]> Episode 108: Sting Like a Bee | Ken Harycki and Muhammed Ali https://themuckpodcast.fireside.fm/ep108-stinglikeabee 36249ef0-ece5-4981-984a-83f28821dc1a Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:15:00 -0500 The Muck Podcast full 3 The Muck Podcast 1:06:12 yes <p>Tina and Hillary cover former Stillwater Mayor Ken Harycki and Muhammed Ali.</p> <p>Tina’s Story<br> Ken Harycki served on the city council for the City of Stillwater Minnesota before being elected to his mayor’s seat beginning in 2006. BUT when the FBI raids his office in 2014, the mayor has to answer for his misdeeds. </p> <p>Hillary’s Story<br> Muhammed Ali was on his way to becoming one of the most prolific boxers of all time. BUT when he refuses the Vietnam draft he goes toe to toe with the US government in one of the greatest fights of his life.</p> <p>Sources<br> Tina's Story<br> FBI-US Attorney's Office<br> <a href="https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/minneapolis/news/press-releases/former-mayor-of-stillwater-pleads-guilty-to-tax-fraud-conspiracy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Former Mayor of Stillwater Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud Conspiracy</a></p> <p>Fox 9<br> Discover Stillwater<br> <a href="https://www.discoverstillwater.com/about-stillwater/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">About Stillwater</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.fox9.com/news/former-stillwater-mayor-ken-harycki-pleads-guilty-to-federal-tax-fraud" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Former Stillwater Mayor Ken Harycki pleads guilty to federal tax fraud</a></p> <p>The Gazette<br> <a href="https://www.hometownsource.com/stillwater_gazette/news/local/harycki-sentenced-to-1-year-former-stillwater-mayor-also-to-pay-2-2-million-in/article_d50e9e38-617e-50b0-bf9b-8a498c3322c7.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Harycki sentenced to 1 year: Former Stillwater mayor also to pay $2.2 million in restitution to IRS</a>--By Alicia Lebens</p> <p>Historic Bridges<br> <a href="https://historicbridges.org/info/stillwaterold.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">A Significant Threat To Historic Bridges: The History Channel</a></p> <p>Home Town Source<br> <a href="https://www.hometownsource.com/stillwater_gazette/news/government/guest-column-getting-off-the-train-stillwater-mayor-explains-why-he-won-t-seek-re/article_d0861c93-6b55-5dfe-8e2d-5a4c7668d3c0.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Guest Column: Getting off the train; Stillwater mayor explains why he won't see re-election</a></p> <p>Kare 11<br> <a href="https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/stillwater-mayor-suddenly-resigns-citing-personal-issues/89-105681850" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Stillwater mayor suddenly resigns, citing 'personal issues'</a></p> <p>Linked In<br> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-harycki-2413666" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ken Harycki</a></p> <p>MPR News]<br> <a href="https://www.mprnews.org/story/2014/12/17/stillwater-mayor" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Former Stillwater mayor charged with aiding tax fraud</a>--by Kia Farhang<br> <a href="https://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/01/14/harycki" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Former Stillwater mayor to plead guilty to conspiracy</a>--by Riham Feshir</p> <p>Patch<br> <a href="https://patch.com/minnesota/stillwater/state-auditor-city-of-stillwater-should-get-80k-donat84a789f641" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Auditor: City Should Get $80K Donation Back from Stillwater Bridge Coalition</a>--by Shawn Hogendorf</p> <p>Pioneer Press<br> <a href="https://www.twincities.com/2011/09/13/bridge-coalition-returns-80k-to-city/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bridge Coalition returns $80K to city</a>--by Mary Divine<br> <a href="https://www.twincities.com/2015/01/14/ex-stillwater-mayor-ken-harycki-i-did-that-your-honor-i-am-guilty/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ex-Stillwater Mayor Ken Harycki: ‘I did that, your honor. I am guilty’</a>--by Mary Divine<br> <a href="https://www.twincities.com/2017/09/27/former-stillwater-mayor-sentenced-to-one-year-in-prison/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Former Stillwater mayor gets year in prison, must pay $2M to IRS</a>--by Mary Divine</p> <p>Press Pubs<br> <a href="https://www.presspubs.com/st_croix/news/stillwater-mayor-resigns-eight-weeks-early/article_281e71da-66d0-11e4-b472-b7977aec8d2b.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Stillwater mayor resigns eight weeks early</a>--by Michelle Miron</p> <p>Star Tribune<br> <a href="https://www.startribune.com/brothers-tied-to-former-stillwater-mayor-plead-guilty-to-tax-crimes-in-federal-court/445880423/?refresh=true" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Brothers tied to former Stillwater mayor plead guilty to tax crimes in federal court</a>--by Kevin Giles<br> <a href="https://m.startribune.com/embattled-stillwater-mayor-won-t-run-for-re-election/259317431/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Embattled Stillwater mayor won't run for re-election</a>--by Kevin Giles<br> <a href="https://www.startribune.com/former-stillwater-mayor-charged-in-fraud-scheme/286136581/?refresh=true" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Former Stillwater mayor charged in fraud scheme</a>--by Paul McEnroe and Kevin Giles</p> <p>UPI<br> <a href="https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2014/01/24/Mayor-wants-to-change-name-of-Stillwater-Log-Jam-because-of-Urban-Dictionary-definition/2271390585571/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mayor wants to change name of Stillwater Log Jam because of Urban Dictionary definition</a>--by Evan Bleier</p> <p>US Department of Justice<br> <a href="https://www.justice.gov/usao-mn/pr/former-mayor-stillwater-sentenced-year-and-day-prison-tax-fraud-conspiracy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Former Mayor Of Stillwater Sentenced To A Year And A Day In Prison For Tax Fraud Conspiracy</a><br> Photos<br> <a href="https://i1.wp.com/www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20120221__harycki_-ken-mayor-bw.jpg?w=620&amp;crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C9999px" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mayor Harycki</a>--via Pioneer Press<br> <a href="https://chorus.stimg.co/20903861/RAID_MAYORS_BIZ_5_279005211.jpg?w=525&amp;h=600&amp;format=auto%2Ccompress&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;auto=compress&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">FBI Raid of Harycki's Office</a>--by Mekenna Ewan via Star Tribune</p> <p>Hillary's Story<br> Biography<br> <a href="https://www.biography.com/athlete/muhammad-ali" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Muhammad Ali</a></p> <p>History<br> <a href="https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/muhammad-ali-refuses-army-induction" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Muhammad Ali refuses Army induction</a></p> <p>Los Angeles Times<br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay_v._United_States" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Muhammed Ali defied the draft--and polarized the nation</a>--49 years ago today</p> <p>The New York Times<br> <a href="https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/books/98/10/25/specials/ali-army.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Clay Refuses Army Oath; Stripped of Boxing Crown</a>--By ROBERT LIPSYTE</p> <p>PBS<br> <a href="https://www.pbs.org/video/muhammad-ali-refuses-vietnam-war-draft-gqtvtv/#:%7E:text=Clip%3A%20Episode%202%20%7C%206m%2015s,religion%20forbade%20him%20from%20serving" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Muhammad Ali Refuses the Vietnam War Draft</a></p> <p>Rolling Stone<br> <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/muhammad-ali-4-ways-he-changed-america-155463/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Muhammad Ali: 4 Ways He Changed America</a>--by Mike Rubin</p> <p>Sports Illustrated<br> <a href="https://www.si.com/boxing/2020/04/28/this-day-sports-history-muhammad-ali-refuses-induction-army-stripped-title" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">This Day in Sports History: Muhammad Ali Refuses Induction into Army, Stripped of Title</a>--by ELIZABETH SWINTON</p> <p>Wall Street Journal<br> <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-truth-about-muhammad-ali-and-the-draft-1493330969#:%7E:text=The%20Truth%20About%20Muhammad%20Ali%20and%20the%20Draft" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Truth About Muhammad Ali and the Draft</a></p> <p>The Washington Post<br> <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/retropolis/wp/2018/06/15/shoot-them-for-what-how-muhammad-ali-won-his-greatest-fight/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">'Shoot them for what?' How Muhammad Ali won his greatest fight</a></p> <p>Wikipedia<br> Clay v. United States<br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad_Ali" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Muhammed Ali</a></p> <p>YouTube<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHsa_vRBO-E" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ali on British fans, Frazier rematch &amp; more! An Audience With Muhammad Ali</a>--by ITV Sport</p> <p>Zinn Education Project<br> <a href="https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/-muhammad-ali-convicted-refusing-vietnam-draft#:%7E:text=June%2020%2C%201967%3A%20Muhammad%20Ali%20Convicted%20for%20Refusing%20the%20Vietnam%20Draft" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">June 20, 1967: Muhammad Ali Convicted for Refusing the Vietnam Draft</a></p> <p>Photos<br> <a href="https://www.biography.com/.image/ar_1:1%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cg_face%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_300/MTQ3NjYxMzk4NjkwNzY4NDkz/muhammad_ali_photo_by_stanley_weston_archive_photos_getty_482857506.jpg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Muhammad Ali</a>--via Biography <br> <a href="https://s.hdnux.com/photos/27/60/57/6228991/3/1400x0.jpg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ali leaving the Army office after refusal</a>--from Associated Press via The Houston Chronicle<br> <a href="https://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/3ced05fc26679200592e946992cb639cdb28b019/c=0-382-2518-1805/local/-/media/2016/06/03/USATODAY/USATODAY/636005884324530483-XXX-Jim-Brown---Cleveland-Browns---File-Photos-19600901-9932158.jpg?width=1320&amp;height=746&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Muhammed Ali and Black athletes</a>--by Tony Tomsic via USA Today</p> true crime, politics, corrupt, US politics, American politics, Stillwater, mayor, Ken Harycki, tax fraud, scam, tax evasion, Muhammed Ali, Cassius Clay, conscientious objector, Vietnam, draft, protest, activism, boxing, heavyweight champion Tina and Hillary cover former Stillwater Mayor Ken Harycki and Muhammed Ali.

Tina’s Story
Ken Harycki served on the city council for the City of Stillwater Minnesota before being elected to his mayor’s seat beginning in 2006. BUT when the FBI raids his office in 2014, the mayor has to answer for his misdeeds.

Hillary’s Story
Muhammed Ali was on his way to becoming one of the most prolific boxers of all time. BUT when he refuses the Vietnam draft he goes toe to toe with the US government in one of the greatest fights of his life.

Sources
Tina's Story
FBI-US Attorney's Office
Former Mayor of Stillwater Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud Conspiracy

Fox 9
Discover Stillwater
About Stillwater

Former Stillwater Mayor Ken Harycki pleads guilty to federal tax fraud

The Gazette
Harycki sentenced to 1 year: Former Stillwater mayor also to pay $2.2 million in restitution to IRS--By Alicia Lebens

Historic Bridges
A Significant Threat To Historic Bridges: The History Channel

Home Town Source
Guest Column: Getting off the train; Stillwater mayor explains why he won't see re-election

Kare 11
Stillwater mayor suddenly resigns, citing 'personal issues'

Linked In
Ken Harycki

MPR News]
Former Stillwater mayor charged with aiding tax fraud--by Kia Farhang
Former Stillwater mayor to plead guilty to conspiracy--by Riham Feshir

Patch
Auditor: City Should Get $80K Donation Back from Stillwater Bridge Coalition--by Shawn Hogendorf

Pioneer Press
Bridge Coalition returns $80K to city--by Mary Divine
Ex-Stillwater Mayor Ken Harycki: ‘I did that, your honor. I am guilty’--by Mary Divine
Former Stillwater mayor gets year in prison, must pay $2M to IRS--by Mary Divine

Press Pubs
Stillwater mayor resigns eight weeks early--by Michelle Miron

Star Tribune
Brothers tied to former Stillwater mayor plead guilty to tax crimes in federal court--by Kevin Giles
Embattled Stillwater mayor won't run for re-election--by Kevin Giles
Former Stillwater mayor charged in fraud scheme--by Paul McEnroe and Kevin Giles

UPI
Mayor wants to change name of Stillwater Log Jam because of Urban Dictionary definition--by Evan Bleier

US Department of Justice
Former Mayor Of Stillwater Sentenced To A Year And A Day In Prison For Tax Fraud Conspiracy
Photos
Mayor Harycki--via Pioneer Press
FBI Raid of Harycki's Office--by Mekenna Ewan via Star Tribune

Hillary's Story
Biography
Muhammad Ali

History
Muhammad Ali refuses Army induction

Los Angeles Times
Muhammed Ali defied the draft--and polarized the nation--49 years ago today

The New York Times
Clay Refuses Army Oath; Stripped of Boxing Crown--By ROBERT LIPSYTE

PBS
Muhammad Ali Refuses the Vietnam War Draft

Rolling Stone
Muhammad Ali: 4 Ways He Changed America--by Mike Rubin

Sports Illustrated
This Day in Sports History: Muhammad Ali Refuses Induction into Army, Stripped of Title--by ELIZABETH SWINTON

Wall Street Journal
The Truth About Muhammad Ali and the Draft

The Washington Post
'Shoot them for what?' How Muhammad Ali won his greatest fight

Wikipedia
Clay v. United States
Muhammed Ali

YouTube
Ali on British fans, Frazier rematch & more! An Audience With Muhammad Ali--by ITV Sport

Zinn Education Project
June 20, 1967: Muhammad Ali Convicted for Refusing the Vietnam Draft

Photos
Muhammad Ali--via Biography
Ali leaving the Army office after refusal--from Associated Press via The Houston Chronicle
Muhammed Ali and Black athletes--by Tony Tomsic via USA Today

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Tina’s Story
Ken Harycki served on the city council for the City of Stillwater Minnesota before being elected to his mayor’s seat beginning in 2006. BUT when the FBI raids his office in 2014, the mayor has to answer for his misdeeds.

Hillary’s Story
Muhammed Ali was on his way to becoming one of the most prolific boxers of all time. BUT when he refuses the Vietnam draft he goes toe to toe with the US government in one of the greatest fights of his life.

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Tina's Story
FBI-US Attorney's Office
Former Mayor of Stillwater Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud Conspiracy

Fox 9
Discover Stillwater
About Stillwater

Former Stillwater Mayor Ken Harycki pleads guilty to federal tax fraud

The Gazette
Harycki sentenced to 1 year: Former Stillwater mayor also to pay $2.2 million in restitution to IRS--By Alicia Lebens

Historic Bridges
A Significant Threat To Historic Bridges: The History Channel

Home Town Source
Guest Column: Getting off the train; Stillwater mayor explains why he won't see re-election

Kare 11
Stillwater mayor suddenly resigns, citing 'personal issues'

Linked In
Ken Harycki

MPR News]
Former Stillwater mayor charged with aiding tax fraud--by Kia Farhang
Former Stillwater mayor to plead guilty to conspiracy--by Riham Feshir

Patch
Auditor: City Should Get $80K Donation Back from Stillwater Bridge Coalition--by Shawn Hogendorf

Pioneer Press
Bridge Coalition returns $80K to city--by Mary Divine
Ex-Stillwater Mayor Ken Harycki: ‘I did that, your honor. I am guilty’--by Mary Divine
Former Stillwater mayor gets year in prison, must pay $2M to IRS--by Mary Divine

Press Pubs
Stillwater mayor resigns eight weeks early--by Michelle Miron

Star Tribune
Brothers tied to former Stillwater mayor plead guilty to tax crimes in federal court--by Kevin Giles
Embattled Stillwater mayor won't run for re-election--by Kevin Giles
Former Stillwater mayor charged in fraud scheme--by Paul McEnroe and Kevin Giles

UPI
Mayor wants to change name of Stillwater Log Jam because of Urban Dictionary definition--by Evan Bleier

US Department of Justice
Former Mayor Of Stillwater Sentenced To A Year And A Day In Prison For Tax Fraud Conspiracy
Photos
Mayor Harycki--via Pioneer Press
FBI Raid of Harycki's Office--by Mekenna Ewan via Star Tribune

Hillary's Story
Biography
Muhammad Ali

History
Muhammad Ali refuses Army induction

Los Angeles Times
Muhammed Ali defied the draft--and polarized the nation--49 years ago today

The New York Times
Clay Refuses Army Oath; Stripped of Boxing Crown--By ROBERT LIPSYTE

PBS
Muhammad Ali Refuses the Vietnam War Draft

Rolling Stone
Muhammad Ali: 4 Ways He Changed America--by Mike Rubin

Sports Illustrated
This Day in Sports History: Muhammad Ali Refuses Induction into Army, Stripped of Title--by ELIZABETH SWINTON

Wall Street Journal
The Truth About Muhammad Ali and the Draft

The Washington Post
'Shoot them for what?' How Muhammad Ali won his greatest fight

Wikipedia
Clay v. United States
Muhammed Ali

YouTube
Ali on British fans, Frazier rematch & more! An Audience With Muhammad Ali--by ITV Sport

Zinn Education Project
June 20, 1967: Muhammad Ali Convicted for Refusing the Vietnam Draft

Photos
Muhammad Ali--via Biography
Ali leaving the Army office after refusal--from Associated Press via The Houston Chronicle
Muhammed Ali and Black athletes--by Tony Tomsic via USA Today

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