Blogs
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Resume Lies Really Are the Worst Decision Ever
Lying on your resume really is the worst decision you can make while on the job hunt. Don't do...
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Risky Idea Alert: Arming Teachers in School
In an era when it seems like there's constantly a story about a shooting on school grounds, we're always...
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The 90s Called: They Want Their Courtroom Back
Various companies with recent intellectual property disputes are taking us back for a nostalgic look at our 90s childhoods....
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Urban Expansion and Population Pressures Strain Natural Resources
Urban centers continue to expand across the globe regardless of population growth. Find out what this means for our...
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Crime of Power: Treating the Problem in Ferguson and Ignoring the Cause
In the aftermath of the shooting in Ferguson, Missouri and the controversy over the way in which the police department...
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2014 is the Summer of Celebrity Defamation Suits
This summer has been filled with celebrity defamation lawsuits, particularly against video game makers. Early last month, Lindsay...
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The Best Legal Tweets of the Week
Check out the best legal tweets of the week from some of Law Street’s #300Voices, the top voices in...
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Dating Naked Contestant Sues for Being Shown Naked While Dating
Jessie Nizewitz, a 28-year-old model from New York, filed suit for $10 million this week against VH1, parent company...
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Discussing Abortion Distracts From Root Issue: Sex Ed
There's more to the debate than just abortion.
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Can Congress Regulate What a “Real” Ad is?
Last week, online retailer Modcloth became the first company to take the Heroes of Advertising Pledge.
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Weird, True, and Freaky: Law School Edition
Law school can seem scary, but it can also be funny.
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The Rick Perry Indictment is a Joke
I was flabbergasted the moment I read that Governor Rick Perry is being indicted.
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Why Don’t Jurors Succumb to the Lure of the Selfie in Court?
Legal decorum does still exist.
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Solar Power Could Change Everything You Know About Energy
Solar power continues to meet opposition from the large utility companies it threatens.
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Watch the Throne: Who Succeeds if the NCAA Loses Power?
This decision is just one of several recent attempts to wrestle power away from the NCAA.
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Hey Parents: Comprehensive Sex Education is Worth It
Parents in California have been trying to remove a sex ed book from the curriculum.
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#Ferguson: How Social Media Kept America Informed
Writing about technology and its many uses has never been more important to me than today.
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The Civil Rights Discussion: New Issues and New Debaters
Fifty years ago, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law by President Johnson.
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Challenge of the Week: Don’t Be an Idiot
It's easier than ever to film yourself doing something stupid.
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Religion to Justify Extremism: A Worldwide Issue
Religious extremist groups often distort the teachings of their faith in order to justify their violent acts.
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We Should All be Upset About What’s Going on in Ferguson: Here’s Why
Before this week, I had never heard of Ferguson, Missouri.
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Barneys Gets Busted: The Cost of Racial Profiling in Retail
On Monday, luxury department store Barneys New York made a $525,000 settlement in response to a racial profiling investigation...
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Compensation for Exonerees: A Fundamental Right?
When Jabbar Collins was arrested in 1994 for the murder of Rabbi Abraham Pollack, no one believed him when...
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Animal Mayors on the Rise: A Solution to America’s Political Woes?
Sometimes the news, especially when it's about politics, can get us all down. But recently I've been seeing a...
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Sue Big, Win Chump Change
“Change is the law of life,” John F. Kennedy said. And assuming this to be true, 76-year-old Andres Carrasco...
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Albuquerque Police Department Brought Under Federal Oversight
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached an agreement with the mayor of Albuquerque for an independent monitor to...
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It’s Time To Bring Back The Firing Squad
In the United States, it's getting harder and harder to kill people. Recently a federal judge suggested a fascinating...
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Egyptian Political Artist Ganzeer on Street Art and Political Protest
Egyptian political artist Ganzeer was first featured in Political Graffiti two months ago after the Egyptian government and state-sponsored...
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The Omegle Murder Confession: Don’t Trust Everything You Read
Omegle is an anonymous chat site commonly used by teens. With a tagline like "Talk to Strangers," it's no...
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The New Bipartisan Faces of Criminal Justice Reform
You’d think that $68 billion would go a long way. According to the Justice Policy Institute, that is how much...
