Human rights begin at home
Groups like Amnesty International have increasingly pointed to American abuses of international norms in our policing, our prisons, and elsewhere.
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Holiday giving guide: 21 charities that deserve your donation
21 of the best charities to donate to this holiday season, including the percentage of income that goes to each group’s programs.
Throwback Thursday: Thurgood Marshall – the Supreme Court’s ‘great dissenter’
Thurgood Marshall, celebrated civil rights advocate and the first African American Supreme Court justice, was appointed on Oct. 2, 1967.
Why the Hobby Lobby decision is a stunning setback for women’s rights
The Supreme Court’s decision is a radical departure from prior law and has monumental implications for over half of America’s workforce.
10 Alarming Statistics About Human Trafficking
In recent years, the public has become more informed about the existence of the child sex trade. But how much do you really know?
Q&A: Legal Rights for your Furry Friends
According to a recent survey by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, there are approximately 94 million owned cats and 78 million owned dogs in the United States. With so many animal lovers, and the dog days of summer upon us (pun intended) many more people are out and about with their pets. Whether you’re […]
How to Buy a Human Kidney
Need a kidney? Good luck. The average waiting time for a kidney is 1,121 days, and around 4,500 people die every year waiting for a kidney. Currently around over 78,000 Americans are waiting for kidneys. The number of deaths while waiting are expected to become much worse in the coming years as baby boomers age. […]
14 foods that are banned in the U.S.
In the United States, we enjoy all kinds of foods grown on American soil and all around the world. And while our choices might seem endless, you may not realize there are many foods from other parts of the world that have been banned. Foods are banned for different reasons, including potential health risks, protecting […]
Avvo 1-on-1: How this pandemic is affecting landlords and tenants; and what can be done to help.
Avvo 1-on-1 is a new Avvo question-and-answer article series featuring candid interviews with attorneys in various specific fields of law. The goal of this series is to humanize intimidating law topics for the everyday person through stories, anecdotes, and other real-life experiences shared by attorneys. Our next installment features Janet Portman, J.D.. Janet […]
Avvo 1-on-1: What to know if you’re curious about a divorce
Avvo 1-on-1 is a new Avvo question-and-answer article series featuring candid interviews with attorneys in various specific fields of law. The goal of this series is to humanize intimidating law topics for the everyday person through stories, anecdotes, and other real-life experiences shared by attorneys. Our next installment features Dean Taradash, a divorce and family law attorney […]
