Why the odious ‘no-fly’ list is now a constitutional no-go
Amir, and tens of thousands of others on the no-fly list, will be watching to see that the government complies with this decision.
Author: Lisa Bloom, Avvo Legal Analyst
Washington Redskins: Choose a new name, now
The US Patent and Trademark Office canceled the Washington Redskins trademarks, calling the team name “disparaging to Native Americans.”
Poor kids have rights too: Why California’s teacher tenure laws had to go
This isn’t about teachers, or their rights generally. This is about the worst performing teachers, and how they harm kids.
Charging the “Slenderman” Girls as Adults: We’re in the Fantasy World
Our justice system treats children more harshly than any other developed country. The latest victims: the two “Slenderman” girls.
President Obama’s Bold Move on Climate Change is Vital and Definitely Legal
New EPA regulations – desperately needed and definitely legal – mark President Obama’s boldest move to protect the environment.
The Legal Haze for Marijuana Users
Though many states are moving to legalize or decriminalize marijuana use, the substance remains illegal under federal law.
Remembering Privacy Rights, Europe Requires Google to Forget Us
While in America the privacy rights of ordinary citizens are becoming a thing of the past, Europe has a different approach, regularly protecting the rights of its citizens, especially in the area of personal privacy.
Donald Sterling’s Messy Apology: Make Him Stop
He can fight a legal battle, but he’ll do it alone, and ultimately he’s unlikely to prevail. And when he loses, no one will shed a tear for him.
Sexual Assaults on College Campuses Disturbingly Mishandled
Fifty five colleges and universities are under investigation for wrongful and illegal handling of sexual violence and harassment complaints.
The Boy Scouts’ Aggressively Anti-Gay Policy, Vigorously Enforced
“The policy of the Boy Scouts of America does not allow open or avowed homosexuals to serve as volunteer adult leaders,” read a letter from the Boy Scouts of America’s counsel to an attorney representing Rainier Beach United Methodist Church.