Wins in the Long Food Sovereignty Fight
More than ever, food sovereignty movements around the world are needed to reconnect us to the land and each other. Happily, there are victories to report!
News & Politics
Grays Harbor County Settles Suit Over Use of Solitary Confinement for Kids
Grays Harbor County in Washington agreed to pay damages and make policy changes after a suit challenged its use of solitary confinement in juvenile detention centers. According to U.S. News, the lawsuit was originally filed by a local chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union in March. The organization provided legal counsel to the mother
Using VPN Services to Protect Online Privacy
It is difficult to find a person who has never heard of a VPN service. However, not everyone really understands the full spectrum of benefits VPN services provide. What’s the difference between having a VPN and not having it on any of your devices? Before anything else, let’s find out what VPN means.
Justice for the People? Trump Administration Reshapes Judiciary
Injustice abounds. At a time when we the people face the growing existential threat of climate change, we look for legal and peaceful ways to stop impending tragedies. However, as I described in “50 Years of ‘Legal’ Climate Change” political forces have often thwarted justice for the people. 1 And now the Trump administration is accelerating the tilt of the judiciary against the people.
Florida Doctor Peter Katz Arrested for Illegal Drug Sales, Bad File-Keeping
A 73-year old doctor from Florida has been arrested in connection with the deaths of four former patients. Boynton Beach physician Peter Katz had already been arrested in April. According to the Sun-Sentinel, he’d been prescribing medication with “limited to no exam, no patient files and no medical history.” Sometimes Katz would try fulfilling his
Relatives of Muhammad Shabazz Ali Triple Homicide Sue Hospital, Psychiatrist, Killer
When convicted killer Muhammad Shabazz Ali was brought to a hospital in Dayton, OH, his behavior took a turn for the worse. The mentally ill man started screaming and acting aggressive. He threw chairs around a secure room in Grandview Hospital. “I want my medicine!” Ali yelled, repeatedly demanding access to pills he’d previously been
Students Forced to Turn to the Courts for Loan Relief
Students Forced to Turn to the Courts for Loan Relief
Preschooler’s Death Could Have Been Prevented, According to Family
Preschooler’s Death Could Have Been Prevented, According to Family
Judge Recommends Lawsuit Following School Bus Tragedy Move Forward
Judge Recommends Lawsuit Following School Bus Tragedy Move Forward
Suing Polluters Beats Thoughts & Prayers
Former NASA scientist James Hansen suggests suing polluters to make progress towards preserving a livable biosphere. Is it better than our other options?