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Supreme Court soon to hear a religious freedom case that’s united both sides of the church-state divide
Supreme Court soon to hear a religious freedom case that’s united both sides of the church-state divide The US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on November 10, 2025, in the case Landor v. Louisiana, which involves a Rastafarian inmate’s right to sue for monetary damages after his religious rights were violated by the warden. […]
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HIV knows no borders, and the Trump administration’s new strategy leave Americans vulnerable – an HIV-prevention expert explains
HIV knows no borders, and the Trump administration’s new strategy leave Americans vulnerable – an HIV-prevention expert explains The Trump administration’s new global health strategy prioritizes preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission, but excludes prevention and care for vulnerable populations, such as sex workers, people who use injectable drugs, and LGBTQ+ individuals. The strategy also shifts funding […]
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Washington state settles controversy over child abuse law that tested the limits of ‘priest-penitent’ privilege
Washington state settles controversy over child abuse law that tested the limits of ‘priest-penitent’ privilege Washington state has settled a controversy over its child abuse law that tested the limits of the “priest-penitent” privilege, which protects clergy from revealing information learned during confidential sacred rites. The law, SB 5375, required clergy to report child sexual […]
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More than 40 years after police killed Eleanor Bumpurs in her Bronx apartment, people still #sayhername
More than 40 years after police killed Eleanor Bumpurs in her Bronx apartment, people still #sayhername Eleanor Bumpurs, a 66-year-old Black woman with mental health problems, was killed by police in her Bronx apartment on October 29, 1984, sparking widespread outrage and calls for reform. The incident highlighted the need for better training on how […]
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The disgraceful history of erasing Black cemeteries in the United States
The disgraceful history of erasing Black cemeteries in the United States The Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground in Richmond, Virginia, holds the remains of over 22,000 enslaved and free people of color, established in 1816. The cemetery has faced deliberate acts of violence, including grave robbing, construction projects, and destruction by city officials, who formally […]
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James Comey’s lawyers face an uphill battle to prove selective or vindictive prosecution in his high-profile case
James Comey’s lawyers face an uphill battle to prove selective or vindictive prosecution in his high-profile case James Comey’s lawyers face an uphill battle to prove selective or vindictive prosecution in his high-profile case, as they must demonstrate that he was singled out for prosecution for something others have done without being prosecuted. The prosecution […]
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How mobsters’ own words brought down Philly’s mafia − a veteran crime reporter has the story behind the end of the ‘Mob War’
How mobsters’ own words brought down Philly’s mafia − a veteran crime reporter has the story behind the end of the ‘Mob War’ The FBI’s electronic surveillance operation played a crucial role in bringing down the Philadelphia mafia, also known as the “Mob War”, by capturing incriminating conversations between mobsters. The war was fought between […]
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Detroit parents face fines if their children break curfew − research shows the policy could do more harm than good
Detroit parents face fines if their children break curfew − research shows the policy could do more harm than good Fines for parents whose children break curfew may do more harm than good, as they can exacerbate economic hardship and existing inequities among vulnerable families. The effectiveness of parental responsibility laws is limited by a […]
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Concerns about AI-written police reports spur states to regulate the emerging practice
Concerns about AI-written police reports spur states to regulate the emerging practice States are regulating AI-written police reports to ensure transparency and accuracy, with California becoming the second state to require notice that AI was used to draft a report. The use of AI in writing police reports raises concerns about errors, omissions, and biases, […]
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Supreme Court opens with cases on voting rights, tariffs, gender identity and campaign finance to test the limits of a constitutional revolution
Supreme Court opens with cases on voting rights, tariffs, gender identity and campaign finance to test the limits of a constitutional revolution The US Supreme Court’s upcoming term will test the limits of a constitutional revolution, with cases on voting rights, tariffs, gender identity, and campaign finance reflecting deep cultural divisions among Americans. The court’s […]
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