Courts
Sotomayor Praises Affirmative Action and Legacy Admissions, Doesn't Realize Those Things Are Awful
Sotomayor thinks legacy admissions are somehow helping the disadvantaged, when in reality they do the opposite.
Is Obesity a Disability?
If the European Court of Justice labels obesity a disability, it would be binding throughout the European Union.
Atlantic City Wants to Bulldoze a Home to Benefit a Casino
Eminent domain abuse returns to the Atlantic City boardwalk.
How the Drug War Threatens Privacy Rights Around the World
The war on drugs drives a greater demand for police wiretaps, which in turn erodes society's support for privacy rights.
California Officials Dread Rail Project Trial
The $68 billion high-speed boondoggle may not comply with its legal promise.
What's Wrong With Victims' Rights?
If victims get higher priority, something else will have to get a lower priority-resulting in fewer arrests, fewer prosecutions or more clogged court dockets.
Tort Reform: Should Lawmakers Cap Medical Malpractice Damages?
The Florida Supreme Court draws new attention to a systemic problem.
The Rise and Fall of the New York City Tattoo Ban
How government regulators tried to kill the skin & ink trade.
Police Departments Sign Non-Disclosure Agreements with Surveillance-Tech Manufacturer, Conceal Info from Courts and Press
The police state meets the corporate state.
British Court: Detention of Glenn Greenwald's Partner Was Legal
David Miranda was held for nine hours at Heathrow Airport last August
The FEC Fears the Dead Will Corrupt Politics (Through the Libertarian Party)
Could the dead rise up to ruin our political system?
Rand Paul's Team Denies He Filed Stolen Suit
The senator filed suit against Obama over NSA surveillance yesterday
Former New Orleans Mayor Found Guilty on Corruption Charges
C. Ray Nagin is facing up to 20 years behind bars
