How the College Admissions Scandal Reflects American Inequity and Social Injustice
From emphasizing the SAT to impressive extracurricular activities, college admissions have always favored the wealthy.
News & Politics
Lawsuit Against L.L. Bean’s Return Policy Just Got Dismissed
The third of four lawsuits against L.L. Bean was recently dismissed by a California judge.
Pediatrician Accused of Sexually Assaulting Patient Reopens Urgent Care
A pediatrician that has been accused of fondling a female patient has reopened his urgent care center and it will remain open for business until a Medical Board hearing in August to determine whether he will be able to keep his license.
Inmate’s Brother Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit, Awarded $5 Million
Brother of inmate who died after being repeatedly punched while restrained received $5 million.
California State University, San Francisco State University Settle Lawsuit with Pro-Israel Students
Earlier this week, California State University and San Francisco State University agreed to settle a discrimination lawsuit with a group of pro-Israel students.
Lawsuit Accuses Oklahoma of Hosting (Another) Debtor’s Prison and Judicial Corruption (Again)
The lawsuit is the latest to accuse Oklahoma of punishing the poor by operating a debtor’s prison.
Trump Frees College Campuses from Liberal Oppression with “Redundant” Executive Order
The action seems designed simply to flatter Trump’s base while casting the president as a First Amendment watchdog.
Texas Debates Costs of Installing Air Conditioning in Prisons Versus Letting Inmates Die from Heat Stroke
The bill has been described as a “long-shot”–and its sponsors say that’s because its projected costs are being grossly inflated.
Lawsuit Alleges JetBlue Pilots Drugged, Raped Crew Members
JetBlue airline and two of its pilots recently came under fire in a new lawsuit alleging the two pilots drugged and raped a few female crew members during a layover.
Anne Arundel County School Under Fire After Teacher Slams Door on Student’s Hand, Severing Fingertips
The MacArthur Middle School Board of Education in Anne Arundel County is at the center of a lawsuit after a former teacher accidentally slammed a door on a student’s hand, severing her fingertips.