‘The Blind Side’ lawsuit spotlights tricky areas of family law
Two very distinct legal processes are at issue in the Michael Oher case.
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As concern about Mitch McConnell's health grows, his legacy remains strong
In the wake of two public episodes of Mitch McConnell appearing to ‘freeze,’ a longtime Kentucky journalist explains…
September 1, 2023
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White men have controlled women’s reproductive rights throughout American history – the post-Dobbs e
In the US, white men have long had the power to make decisions about women’s reproductive health care. Those decisions…
September 1, 2023
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Overly flexible connective tissue causes problems in joints and throughout the body − and is often m
Hypermobility can be painful and lead to frequent injuries and systemic health problems. Unfortunately, many doctors aren’t…
September 1, 2023
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United Auto Workers strike – if it happens – should channel the legacy of Walter Reuther, who led th
Reuther was both ambitious and pragmatic, scoring many victories for autoworkers.
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Space junk in Earth orbit and on the Moon will increase with future missions − but nobody's in charg
Treaties meant to ensure sustainability in space don’t currently regulate private companies, and not every country has…
August 31, 2023
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Michael Oher, Mike Tyson and the question of whether you own your life story
Publishers and studios routinely pay large sums to acquire ‘life story rights.’ Two law scholars explain why the phrase…
August 31, 2023
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Peruvian writers tell of a future rooted in the past and contemporary societal issues
In the Global South, a group of writers are rejecting the norms of science fiction and commenting on the future in a way…
August 31, 2023
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How to get federal disaster aid: FEMA is running out of money, but these strategies can help survivo
An expert in disaster law explains the steps for securing aid, what to do if everything is lost and the deadlines to watch.
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Trans students benefit from gender-inclusive classrooms, research shows – and so do the other studen
‘Don’t Say Gay’ bills claim to use science to justify a binary definition of sex based on certain traits. But the…
August 31, 2023
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RICO is often used to target the mob and cartels − but Trump and his associates aren't the first out
Federal and state RICO charges, which target racketeering, have been applied to a wide range of crimes committed by politicians…
August 31, 2023
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Special counsels, like the one leading the Justice Department's investigation of Hunter Biden, are i
Special counsels can help presidential administrations avoid the perception of bias, but they are not as independent as…
August 31, 2023
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Medicare starts a long road to cutting prices for drugs, starting with 10 costing it $50.5 billion a
The drug pricing reform may drastically lower prices for some of the most critical life-saving drugs in the long run. But…
August 30, 2023
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Many people think cannabis smoke is harmless − a physician explains how that belief can put people a
Clinical trials have demonstrated the health benefits of cannabis for certain conditions, but many aren’t testing smoked…
August 30, 2023
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Governors may make good presidents − unless they become 'imperial governors' like DeSantis
A former executive director of the National Governors Association explains what it is about certain governors that makes…
August 30, 2023
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The federal government turns to local communities to help refugees settle into the US, but community
Citizens are helping refugees get settled in the US, but the lack of standard federal rules makes the process tricky for…
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