All posts by Mariam Jaffery
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Mariam Jaffery | May 12, 2017T-Mobile is Facing a Lawsuit for the Death of a Child
A lawsuit places blame on the company after a customer was unable to reach 911.
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Mariam Jaffery | April 28, 2017Crisis Averted: Congress Approves Funding to Avoid Government Shutdown
Members of Congress put their differences aside to pass a short-term spending bill.
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Mariam Jaffery | March 10, 2017Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade Excludes LGBTQ Veterans, Prompting Backlash
An annual tradition sparks controversy after it excludes LGBTQ group OUTVETS.
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Mariam Jaffery | February 8, 2017Starbucks is Offering Immigration-Related Legal Advice to its Employees
Starbucks continues to show its resistance to Trump's immigration ban.
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Mariam Jaffery | February 4, 2017Chance the Rapper Models a New Line of Obama Appreciation Gear
The hip-hop star is showing off his gratitude for the former First Family.
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Mariam Jaffery | December 30, 2016The Brother of JonBenét Ramsey Files Defamation Lawsuit Against CBS
A CBS special concluded that Burke Ramsey was the killer in the famous murder case.
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Mariam Jaffery | December 29, 2016John Kerry Outlines Middle East Peace Plan in Controversial Speech
The Obama Administration and Israel = forever frenemies.
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Mariam Jaffery | December 23, 2016“GamerGate” Target Brianna Wu is Running for Congress
Wu was a major target of harassment when GamerGate was at its peak.
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Mariam Jaffery | December 21, 2016Radio Stations vs. Songwriters: Will Your Favorite Music Be Affected?
A legal battle could spell trouble for the struggling radio industry.
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Mariam Jaffery | December 10, 2016The Kardashians Try to Prevent Blac Chyna from Legally Using Their Name
The latest Kardashian lawsuit could get messy.
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Mariam Jaffery | December 9, 2016Trump’s Confusing Stances on Climate Change
Will we ever know where Trump actually stands on the issue of climate change?
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Mariam Jaffery | December 1, 2016Why You Should Care About the French Presidential Election
Could Marine Le Pen be the "Trump" of France?
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Mariam Jaffery | November 14, 2016Here’s How Late Night Hosts Reacted to the Election Results
If you're upset by the election results, get ready to laugh and cry at the same time.
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Mariam Jaffery | November 11, 2016Dear Fellow Americans: Trump Doesn’t Care About Us
If you voted for Trump because you think he'll solve your problems, think again.
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Mariam Jaffery | November 7, 2016Which States Vote the Least and Which States Vote the Most?
Who votes (and who doesn't?)
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Mariam Jaffery | November 4, 2016What Is “Vote Trading?”
An alternative for third-party voters who don't want to help Trump get elected.
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Mariam Jaffery | November 2, 2016A Study On Male Birth Control Ended Early Because There Were Too Many Side Effects
Apparently some men couldn't handle the mood changes and acne.
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Mariam Jaffery | August 26, 2016Court Overturns Burkini Ban in French Town
The decision will likely set a precedent overturning the ban in other parts of the country.
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Mariam Jaffery | August 24, 2016Did WikiLeaks Expose the Private Information of Innocent Saudi Citizens?
Exposing the personal information of innocent people has put WikiLeaks under fire.
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Mariam Jaffery | August 18, 2016Was Ryan Lochte Lying About the Rio Robbery? Brazilian Investigation Gets Messy
Ryan Lochte's alleged Rio robbery story just got a whole lot messier.
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Mariam Jaffery | August 9, 2016“Clock Kid” Is Back and Suing His Former City and School District
The teen from Irving, Texas became famous after he was wrongfully arrested.
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Mariam Jaffery | August 8, 2016Could Trump Drop Out of the Race?
If the rumors turn out to be true, the move would be unprecedented.
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Mariam Jaffery | August 4, 2016Anton Yelchin’s Parents to Sue Fiat Chrysler for Their Son’s Death
The tragic death of "Star Trek" actor Anton Yelchin continues to cause legal trouble for Fiat Chrysler.
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Mariam Jaffery | August 2, 2016Are the Parents of a Fallen Muslim Soldier Trump’s Biggest Threat?
Khizr Khan's speech has brought Trump into a battle he cannot win.
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Mariam Jaffery | July 29, 2016Stephen Colbert Doesn’t Own His “Colbert Report” Character
The TV show host faced legal threats after he attempted to bring his conservative alter-ego to his CBS...
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Mariam Jaffery | July 15, 2016Is It Unconstitutional to Take Away Someone’s License for Unpaid Fines?
A lawsuit against the Virginia DMV challenges the policy.
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Mariam Jaffery | July 6, 2016Here’s What You Need to Know About ISIS’s Weekend of Terror
Five cities in three countries were hit by the terrorist group and its adherents.
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Mariam Jaffery | June 30, 2016The U.S. Senate Turns Zika Funding Bill Into a Partisan Battle
The bill for emergency funding was turned down by Democrats due to provisions added by Republicans.
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Mariam Jaffery | June 27, 2016Supreme Court Decision Prevents Domestic Abusers from Owning Firearms
The court's decision closes a potential loophole for domestic abusers seeking firearms.
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Mariam Jaffery | June 27, 2016How to Actually Move to Canada if Trump Gets Elected
It's much easier said than done.



