One Georgia Judge Takes on Mandatory Minimums by Informing Jury Before Conviction
Reminds prosecutors that juries are supposed to serve as a check on government power
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When British Students Play Video Games, Teachers Will Sic the Cops on Their Parents
Does the state need to save kids from violent video games? NO.
Russia Pledges Essentially Zero To Global Greenhouse Gas Goals
Russia's intended nationally determined contribution by 2030 is ... nothing
Courts Let Cops Get Away With Murder
The police can break into your home unlawfully and shoot you dead, and nobody is at fault for that except you.
Thai Government Lifts Martial Law, In Favor of Unlimited Power for Military Junta Leader
Lessons from Thailand on wishing for stronger leaders.
"Everybody's Lost Their Goddamn Mind Over Religious Freedom"
Both conservatives and liberals aren't being straight about the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Some States Finally Getting Out of the Hollywood-Subsidization Business
Lawmakers slowly realizing that giving money to the film industry makes no economic sense
Why Can't We Call the UVA Case a Hoax?
Evidence of how extreme and irrational "rape culture" dogma has become
Fifth Grader Suspended for 'Illegal' Filming of Teacher Who Bullied Student
The war on cameras opens up a battlespace in the classroom.
President Obama Pledges to Cut U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions 28 Percent By 2025
Who needs advice and consent anymore?
Obama Doubles His Commutation Total in One Day
The affected prisoners include a marijuana grower sentenced to life.
DOJ Introduces New Restrictions on Asset Forfeiture That May Help Small Businesses
Absent other criminal charges, they won't go after those suspected of 'structured' deposits.
Buzzfeed Engages in Self-Reflexive Media Malpractice with Headline 'Rand Paul Doesn't Believe in the Concept of Gay Rights'
Paul Speaks of Basic Individual Rights, Slammed for Allegedly Not Believing in "Behavioral Rights."
How a Business Owner Becomes Criminally Liable for How Customers Spend ATM Withdrawals
When is an ATM an "interstate commerce facility"? When the FBI needs to make federal prostitution charges stick.
On Trevor Noah, Lena Dunham, and Offensive Comedy—Stop Politicizing Everything
Hyper-partisan cultural commentators are on auto-pilot.
Former Military Dictator Muhammadu Buhari Wins Presidential Election in Nigeria
Led a coup in 1983, was overthrown in one in 1985, has been running for president since 2003.
Mike Pence: Our Religious Freedom Law Ain't Broke, But We'll Fix It
Indiana's governor calls for a RFRA amendment clarifying that the law does not authorize anti-gay discrimination.
You Want the IRS to Tell You How to Navigate Complicated Tax Forms? That'll Cost You.
There are rules, you know. And they'll tell you what they are for 23 bucks.
Stop the Madness: Even Ron Swanson Is Boycotting Indiana
When it comes to religious freedom, boycotts, and the culture wars, there is clearly a lot of hypocrisy to go around.
No, Indiana Did Not Just Accidentally Legalize Pot
Understanding the limits of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act
DOJ Suing University in Oklahoma for Firing Transgender Professor
Holder argues Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies.
Signs You May Be A Terrorist - What Did I Do Wrong?
Did I get pulled off a plane because of improper attire? Did I yawn?
Arizona Law Now Forces Doctors to Say Abortion Can Be Reversed
The provision not only puts women at risk but may run afoul of the First Amendment.
