All posts by Mariam Jaffery
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After Orlando Shooting, Trump Fans the Flames of Islamophobia
Trump's latest round of comments show a hostility towards the Muslim community.
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“The Walking Dead” Fan Page Threatened with Lawsuit for Spoilers
Fear The Walking Dead (spoilers).
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Bans Boycotts Against Israel
Cuomo issued an Executive Order preventing organizations and companies from participating in the BDS movement.
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#WearOrange Brings Attention to Gun Violence in America
On National Gun Violence Awareness Day, public figures and ordinary individuals called for an end to gun violence.
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#FreePurvi: Women’s Health Advocates Rally Around Woman Convicted of Feticide
Patel's team appealed the 20-year sentence she received for terminating her own pregnancy.
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Judge Says D.C. Residents Don’t Need “Good Reason” for Concealed-Carry Permits
It's a little easier to buy a gun in D.C.
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Senate Approves Bill To Allow People to Sue Saudi Arabia for 9/11
President Obama disapproves of the legislation, which could potentially impact U.S.-Saudi relations.
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People Are Suing Their Governments for Contributing to Climate Change
Will lawsuits finally force countries to act?
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Minnie Driver And Her Neighbor Are In a Bizarre Legal Dispute Involving Baby Food Jars
The actress and her neighbor have some bad blood.
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Italian Court Says Stealing Food Isn’t a Crime If You’re Poor and Hungry
A story to give you some hope for humanity.
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Trump is the Apparent Republican Nominee, and the GOP Establishment Is Confused
#NeverTrump? #NeverClinton? Neither?
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Deja Vu: Starbucks Faces (Another) Lawsuit For Underfilling Drinks
Another month, another lawsuit against Starbucks.
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Snapchat Faces Lawsuit After App Usage Causes Car Accident
The "miles per hour" filter has been the cause of multiple car accidents.
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Cruz-Fiorina: The Trump Takedown Team Is Here, But Is It Too Late?
Fiorina is in as Ted Cruz's VP choice, but it may be too late to make a difference....
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Is the Russian Military’s Powerful New Weapon a Bunch of Dolphins?
The purchase of 5 new dolphins by the Russian Military brings up a lot of questions.
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Obama Doesn’t Want Families To Sue Saudi Arabia Over 9/11
A piece of bipartisan legislation could have implications for U.S.-Saudi relations.
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Whole Foods Shoots Down Claims of Homophobia Against Openly Gay Pastor
The facts don't really add up.
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What Led to the Shooting Death of NFL Star Will Smith?
Many questions remain unanswered.
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Why Hundreds of Refugees are Being Shuffled Around Europe
The EU-Turkey deal to stem the flow of refugees is problematic.
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Top Stars on U.S. Women’s Soccer Step Up Their Fight For Wage Equality
The Women's World Cup champs filed a complaint against U.S. Soccer, alleging wage discrimination.
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“Hamilton” Accused of Reverse Racism with Casting Call
An ad seeking "non-white" actors for roles is being accused of violating the law.
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Georgia Governor Strikes Down Religious Liberty Bill
A conservative governor sides with LGBT rights.
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Jian Ghomeshi’s Acquittal Provokes Debates on Victim-Blaming and Consent
As popular Canadian radio show host found not guilty, people rally to support his accusers.
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Pro-Gun Activist Shot By 4-Year-Old Son to Face Charges
Jamie Gilt had bragged online that her son gets "jacked up" to shoot.
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Kardashians Sued for Not Promoting Makeup Line
The troubled "Kardashian Beauty" brand has had its share of legal troubles.
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Angry Latte Drinkers Sue Starbucks for Underfilling Cups
Could this mean a latte legal problems for the company?
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A Sampling of the Craziest Beliefs Held By Ted Cruz’s New Foreign Policy Adviser
The musings of a conspiracy theorist.
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Kerry Says ISIS “Responsible for Genocide”: What Does That Mean?
More than just stating the obvious.
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Uber, Airbnb: Is the “Sharing Economy” Dangerous?
Lax regulations could spell out big problems for consumers and workers.
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An End to China’s One-Child Policy: What Does it Mean?
A huge departure from the last three and a half decades.
