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Society and Culture
#GamerGate Takes Misogyny to a Whole New Level
Hannah R. Winsten | October 17, 2014#GamerGate goes after women in the gaming industry.
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Health & Science
Yes or No? GMO Labeling Is Not That Simple
Ashley Bell | October 17, 2014Welcome to the world of genetically modified organisms.
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Blogs
We Missed You, Kim Jong-un
Marisa Mostek | October 17, 2014Where has he been?
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News
Harvard’s New Sexual Assault Policies Spark Dissent From Professors
Anneliese Mahoney | October 17, 2014Are Harvard University's new sexual assault policies fair?
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Society and Culture
Is Houston Mayor Annise Parker Violating First Amendment Rights?
Allison Dawson | October 17, 2014I noticed a tweet from my local outlet about Houston's mayor Annise Parker doing something crazy.
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Schools
Elon Law Revamps Curriculum and Cuts Tuition
Brittany Alzfan | October 16, 2014Elon University School of Law announced recently that it is revamping its legal program.
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Blogs
Politicians: We All Hate You
Anneliese Mahoney | October 16, 2014Here's my Public Service Announcement of the day. Politicians: everyone hates you.
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News
ISIS: The Mentality of Madness
Marisa Mostek | October 16, 2014ISIS is real.
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Energy & Environment
Fracking and the Environment
Law Street Media Staff | October 16, 2014Fracking. The word is thrown around in newspapers, in political debates, in discussions about the future of our global...
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Blogs
This Week in Fashion Law: Kurdish Jumpsuits and Ghostbusters
Katherine Fabian | October 16, 2014A lot has happened in the world of fashion lawsuits and controversial apparel lately. So this week I thought...
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Blogs
Kesha Lawsuit: Victim Of Assault Or A Bad Contract?
Morgan McMurray | October 16, 2014The grunge-pop diva we all know and love (or love to hate), Kesha, filed a lawsuit this week against...
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Blogs
Spar Broiled: Cold Burger King Onion Rings Lead to Attack and Lawsuit
Ashley Shaw | October 16, 2014One day, Robert Deyapp walked into a New Mexico Burger King for what, I assume, he assumed was a...
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Crime
New FBI Report: Active Shooter Incidents on the Rise
Kevin Rizzo | October 15, 2014The rate of “active shooter” incidents has been increasing since 2000, according to a new study from the FBI...
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Blogs
What’s the Deal With the Clown Problem in Wasco, California?
Anneliese Mahoney | October 15, 2014If you're a member of the Wasco California Police Department, you've had an interesting week. Wasco, near Bakersfield, has...
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Education
School Vouchers: Are They Worth It?
Sameer Aggarwal | October 15, 2014If there's one thing most Americans can agree on it's that our education system is in dismal shape. A...
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Blogs
The Do’s and Don’ts of Professional Presentation for Millennial Women
Natasha Paulmeno | October 15, 2014As Millennial women, we often have to take advantage of any possible networking opportunities to make a great first...
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News
Has Your Voiceprint Been Collected and Stored Without Your Knowledge?
Anneliese Mahoney | October 15, 2014For a long time fingerprints have been the ubiquitous identifier. They allow us to solve crimes, track people,...
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Cannabis in America
Hershey’s Settles Trademark Suit With Hashees Marijuana Edibles Maker
| October 15, 2014The Hershey Company has settled a lawsuit and simultaneously protected millions of little children across the country from becoming...
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Society and Culture
Woman Gets Six Extra Years in Jail Due to Pregnancy
Allison Dawson | October 14, 2014Last July a young woman named Lacey Weld from Tennessee was sentenced to 12 years in prison plus...
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Blogs
Shmita: The Jewish Calendar Year of Environmental Conservation
Franklin R. Halprin | October 14, 2014The past couple of weeks saw observance of the Jewish High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur,...
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News
Congress to Investigate Rising Generic Drug Costs
Anneliese Mahoney | October 13, 2014If you are going to a pharmacy for a particular drug, you're often offered a choice -- do you...
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Blogs
Religion Inspires Philanthropy, Especially Among Low-Income Observers
Jake Ephros | October 13, 2014A recent report by the Chronicle of Philanthropy shows how the recession changed Americans’ charitable habits. “The wealthiest Americans...
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Blogs
Chobani and Consulting Firm Battle Over Phrase “How Matters”
Joseph Perry | October 13, 2014Dov Seidman is the best-selling author of the book, How: Why How We Do Anything Means Anything, and if...
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News
ICYMI: Best of the Week
Chelsey D. Goff | October 13, 2014From Ebola to killer relationships to resume tips, the top posts on Law Street really ran the gamut last...
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Blogs
Frisbees and Okra: The New Gateway Drugs
Anneliese Mahoney | October 10, 2014The national attitude towards pot has been evolving for some time now. Marijuana has now officially been decriminalized in...