Supreme Court Silence Heralds Transgender Rights Win in Oregon
The Supreme Court’s decision not to hear a case appeal means Oregon’s Dallas School District No. 2 can continue to accommodate transgender students.
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Loneliest States this Holiday Season
Undeniably, the pandemic brings depression, grief, and loss – all bring Americans loneliness this holiday.
N.J. Law Firm Bertone Piccini & Local Distributor Donate Nearly $50K in Meals to Food Pantry Amid COVID-19
The boutique law firm – and distributor MBH Foods, LLC – donate eight pallets of meats, frozen foods and dry goods to American Eagle Food Pantry, of Lodi, N.J.
Ecocide May Actually Become a Crime Soon
Should ecocide be an international crime, alongside war crimes and genocide? The ICC is considering saying yes.
How Does Common-Law Marriage Affect Child Support?
You should seek the advice of a family law attorney for answers to your questions about marriages under the common law and child support.
Michigan Funeral Home Settles Lawsuit That Led to Major Transgender Rights Victory at Supreme Court
The funeral home will pay $250,000 to the ACLU and estate of Aimee Stephens, while also agreeing to update its anti-discrimination policies.
How Workplace Discrimination Impacts LGBTQ People
There is much that can be done to improve workplace attitudes towards LGBTQ people. As co-workers, it’s time we open up and begin to accept people for who they are and ensure that everyone is treated with dignity.
December 1st: Innocuous Changes to Citizenship Exam Part of Trump Administration’s Campaign War on Immigration
The changes to the test not only make the exam more difficult, but accompany other piecemeal policies designed to complicate immigrants’ ability to become Americans.
ACLU of Minnesota Asks Appeals Court to Reconsider Whether Felons Should Be Barred from Voting
In Minnesota, convicted felons can only vote after they’ve finished probation–a problem, the ACLU claims, when some people are given decades of probation for petty offenses.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Junks Republican Lawsuit Seeking to Stop Election Certification
The justices said the lawsuit was filed inappropriately late–well over a year after Pennsylvania passed Act 77, allowing for an expansion in absentee voting.