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RantCrush Top 5: November 7, 2016
Welcome to RantCrush Top 5, where we take you through today’s top five controversial stories in the world of law and policy. Who’s ranting and raving right now? Check it out below:
Monday morning saw some sad news. The first female U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno died at 78 due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. Reno was not only the first woman to serve as Attorney General but also was the longest serving AG in 150 years.
Janet Reno, the first female U.S. attorney general, dies at 78 https://t.co/HTxvjGf5Xf pic.twitter.com/bNxRWlFhwC
— Variety (@Variety) November 7, 2016
During her time in office she was embroiled in many controversial cases that generated a whole lot of criticism. But by the time she left the post she was widely respected.
The Oregon Coalition Against Hate Crimes would not exist if #JanetReno had not encouraged its formation.
— Randy Blazak, PhD. (@rblazak) November 7, 2016
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