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Brennan Center asks Browning to hold off on election law implementation
The ACLU is set to announce a lawsuit against that same legislation later today. On behalf of the undersigned organizations, we write to urge you to reconsider Directive 2011-01, directing Florida Supervisors of Elections immediately to implement the
Updated: 06/03/2011 12:03P
Student murders arouse voice of protest
In response, the crowd began to chant, “Justice! Justice! Justice!” Speaking to the NI before the march, the protesters decried the lack of arrests following the murders, and complained that local authorities are too quick to attribute murders to
Updated: 06/03/2011 12:03P
Mexico sues firms in alleged oil thefts
MEXICO CITY - Mexico's state-owned oil company announced Wednesday it has filed a lawsuit against nine US companies - including Tulsa-based SemCrude LP - and two individuals for alleged involvement in buying or processing Mexican oil products stolen by
Updated: 06/03/2011 12:03P
Teenage Boys on Bikes: Unsafe At Every Speed?
While all these data show the need for teaching teenage cyclists more about bike safety, kids that age are as likely to shrug off instruction about traffic law and safety measures like wearing helmets. Cyclists in California under 18 are required by
Updated: 06/03/2011 12:03P
The Awesome Houseboat That Weed Built
It quickly became evident that I would not do justice to David's work with only my phone's camera, so I asked him if he'd mind if I came back with a proper camera later in the weekend. "Sure," he said. "I'm pretty much living here for the summer.
Updated: 06/03/2011 12:02P
Spain to Clamp Down on File-Sharers
Before the US authorities shut down its main website in February, Roja Directa survived a legal challenge in Spain, as a local judge ruled that the website doesn't break the law by putting file-sharers in contact with each other. The Spanish
Updated: 06/03/2011 12:02P
NJ Man, 3 Associates Arrested In Alleged Waste-Dumping Scheme
The US Justice Department said the owner of a New Jersey waste-management company and three associates were arrested Friday on federal charges that they conspired to dump contaminated debris at an upstate New York farm containing
Updated: 06/03/2011 12:02P
Quiet fighters for healthcare justice
As we continue to advocate for healthcare as a human right, at times I think it valuable to acknowledge those who aren't in the spotlight or expecting to achieve immortality and personal accolades for their effort. Millions of quiet fighters push
Updated: 06/03/2011 12:02P
New York Eases Bankruptcy Laws
Under the previous New York exemption scheme, creditors could not touch $50000 of a person's home equity (double that for married couples filing jointly). Now, the limit is $150000 (doubled for married filing jointly), depending on the county in which
Updated: 06/03/2011 12:02P
Former presidential, vice presidential candidate John Edwards indicted
Edwards is scheduled to appear in federal court in Winston Salem, North Carolina, at 2:30 pm ET, according to a Justice Department official. Plea discussions had been ongoing between Edwards' defense lawyers and federal prosecutors, but no agreement
Updated: 06/03/2011 12:02P
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