In the run-up to a midterm election that is one of the most important in recent memory and which will be decided by turnout, it's worth reviewing some of the voter suppression efforts that have taken place in the last year. Here are some of the most notable and egregious suppression measures affecting the 2018 midterms: Georgia Here are two … [Read more...]
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Chicago Struggles to Implement Consent Decree
Massive Police Department Reforms Opposed by Federal Government, Police Unions On October 20, 2014, a 17-year-old African American named Laquan McDonald was fatally shot by Chicago Police Office Jason Van Dyke. Initially, the police department claimed the shooting was justified because the teen had been erratically brandishing a knife. However, … [Read more...]
The Pendulum Has Swung Too Far. It’s Time for a Change.
Donald Trump is in the White House, there is a strong conservative majority in the Supreme Court and the Republican Party controls both the US House of Representatives and the US Senate. In addition, the GOP controls the majority of Governorships and state legislatures across the US. With this unprecedented control by a single political party, … [Read more...]
Court Rules Federal Obamacare Subsidy Payments Must Be Made
Despite the continued efforts of the Trump Administration, the Affordable Care Act refuses to die. A recent attempt to end subsidy payments was reversed by a federal court – and the government could now be on the hook for hundreds of millions of dollars. What exactly happened and how could your health coverage be affected? Here’s a closer … [Read more...]
80 Years Later, How the Fair Labor Standards Act Protects You
Going into effect October 24, 1938, the Fair Labor Standards Act is one of the most important legacies of FDR's New Deal. The FLSA establishes regulations that govern the treatment of both full-time and part-time workers, and it has proven to be one of labor's most important shields since its passage. In this year, on the 80th anniversary of the … [Read more...]
Voter Suppression Tactics Fail as Minorities Exercise Voting Rights
Voter suppression tactics used by Republicans and one rare Democrat, who have rejected minority voters’ ballots due to innocent errors, are being exposed and challenged just two weeks before a groundbreaking midterm election. Nearly two-thirds of registered voters are showing a high level of interest—the highest recorded in a midterm since the Wall … [Read more...]
Toxin Levels High in Some Detroit Schools’ Water
A recent report shows that 57 schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have shown dangerous levels of copper and lead, and many schools’ results are not even available yet, which means that number is likely to rise. These results were made public as the school district is actively developing plans to make drinking water safe in … [Read more...]
Four States Voting on Marijuana Amendments in Fall 2018
The New York Times reports four more states will vote on recreational or medical marijuana use this upcoming voting day. If the amendments are passed, Michigan, Missouri, North Dakota, and Utah will join 30 other states that have legalized the drug in some form. These four states are all proposing separate legislation that will affect marijuana … [Read more...]
Can Civil Litigation Help Curb Human Sex Trafficking?
Human sex trafficking has the dubious distinction of being one of the fastest growing crimes in the world – as well as one of the hardest to stop. But a new, somewhat unusual legal strategy is showing great promise in fighting a terrible industry. Instead of focusing on criminal prosecution, victims are filing civil lawsuits. How can civil … [Read more...]
New York Enforces Landmark #Me Too Legislation Including Ban on Nondisclosure Agreements and Mandatory Arbitration
One year ago, on October 15, 2017, the #Me Too movement went viral following the October 9th firing of Harvey Weinstein from his media empire, Miramax. Women across the country shared stories on social media of workplace sexual harassment, bullying and sexual assault. Kevin Spacey, Mario Batali, Charlie Rose, Matt Lauer, Al Franken, and … [Read more...]
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