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Is it time to do something about the Insurrection Act?
Today's big question New worries over an old law have prompted calls for legislative change ahead of Trump's potential return to office
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Why the US needs the CROWN Act
The Explainer A Texas lawsuit has renewed discourse over race-based hair discrimination.
By Theara Coleman Published
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Journalists in UK courts: question of transparency?
Under the radar Proposed changes to justice system include excluding reporters from rape and sexual assault trials
By Harriet Marsden Published
Under the radar -
How child safety internet laws could affect us all
Talking Point Critics warn that the laws are subversive tactics aimed at free speech
By Theara Coleman Published
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Oregon lifts ban on drivers pumping their own gas
Speed Read
By Justin Klawans Published
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Florida construction and agricultural workforces diminished after new immigration law takes effect
Speed Read
By Catherine Garcia Published
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Should there be a legal obligation to act as a good Samaritan?
Talking Point The moral and political maze of helping strangers in need
By Justin Klawans Published
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Vermont removes residency requirement for assisted suicide law
Speed Read
By Theara Coleman Published
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New report describes numerous security breaches at the Supreme Court
Speed Read
By Justin Klawans Published
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What's at stake in the Supreme Court's 303 Creative v. Elenis?
Speed Read The court appears poised to side with a web designer who opposes same-sex marriage.
By Theara Coleman Published
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Scientists call for ocean to be legally treated as a living being
Speed Read
By Devika Rao Published
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For the 1st time in California history, a woman has signed a bill into law
Speed Read
By Catherine Garcia Published
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Abortion bounties and other cruelties await women when Roe falls
Talking Point
By Joanne Bamberger Published
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John Oliver dissects America's 'confusing and counterproductive' sex work laws
Speed Read
By Peter Weber Published
Speed Read