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Court Says the U.S. Treasury Discriminates Against the Blindnew

A federal appeals court upheld a 2006 decision that the U.S. Department of the Treasury discriminates against the blind because paper money is not distinguishable by touch. The decision could mean a big change for blind citizens like Stephanie Jones and for America's paper currency.
The Memphis Flyer  |  Shara Clark  |  05-30-2008  |  Policy Issues

San Francisco Makes History with Successful Case for Marriage Equalitynew

Less than two hours after the California Supreme Court announced its 4-3 decision legalizing same-sex marriage, San Francisco City Hall filled with smiling couples and local politicians of various ideological stripes to celebrate the city's central role in achieving the most significant civil rights advance in a generation.
San Francisco Bay Guardian  |  Steven T. Jones  |  05-22-2008  |  LGBT

Do Sex Offender Registries Work?new

The term "sex offender" conjures a kind of monolithic image -- one that's reinforced by the news media and tough-on-crime politicians, despite evidence to the contrary. Misperception and fear, rather than good empirical research, seem to be what drives sex-offender laws. A case in point is a new law that takes effect this week in San Diego.
San Diego CityBeat  |  Kelly Davis  |  04-16-2008  |  Crime & Justice

Rational Decisions: Inside Baltimore's Mental Health Courtnew

Modeled after drug court, it is considered a "problem-solving court." But unlike its larger and older brother, mental health court has not strained under political pressure or the sheer number of cases, so far avoiding mandatory sentencing and other legislative restrictions.
Baltimore City Paper  |  Laura Laing  |  04-15-2008  |  Crime & Justice

Can You Get Wine Shipped to You Over State Lines?new

Depends on who you ask.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  David Snyder  |  04-08-2008  |  Food+Drink

Testing the Right to Rantnew

As a developer sues neighborhood activists for defamation, a new law protecting citizen journalism gets its first day in court.
Chicago Reader  |  Michael Miner  |  04-07-2008  |  Media

The Press vs. the Possenew

Do Americans want their taxes to be used to prosecute journalists?
Valley Advocate  |  Stephanie Kraft  |  10-25-2007  |  Media

Making Wavesnew

Instrumental rock quintet Cougar's sublimely beautiful 'emergency rock.'
Tucson Weekly  |  Gene Armstrong  |  02-04-2007  |  Profiles & Interviews

Losing Itnew

One proposed New Mexico law would mandate outpatient treatment for people with debilitating mental illness, yet as mental health care facilities shut down at alarming speeds, who will be left to care for them?
Weekly Alibi  |  Christie Chisholm  |  04-25-2006  |  Science

A Lesbian Mom Uses Issue 1 Against Her Exnew

In an early test of Ohio's new anti-gay-marriage amendment, the mother of an 8-year-old boy has filed suit to nullify her former partner's visitation rights.
The Other Paper  |  Kristen Convery  |  02-24-2005  |  Children & Families

After the Think Mannew

Russell is a filmmaker drawn more to chaos than to unity. His Heart is a head case.
Boston Phoenix  |  Peter Keough  |  10-08-2004  |  Reviews

Complete Fabricationnew

A crucial witness says her testimony in the West Memphis Three murder case wasn't true, but a product of police pressure to get results in the death of three children.
Arkansas Times  |  Tim Hackler  |  10-08-2004  |  Crime & Justice

Waiting to Inhalenew

San Francisco cops keep busting medical marijuana growers. One prosecutor is trying to develop less arbitrary guidelines. So where are the city's political leaders on an issue they claim to support?
San Francisco Bay Guardian  |  Ann Harrison  |  06-11-2004  |  Civil Liberties

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