Swartz’s Suicide Spurs Outrage at Prosecutors -- Daily Intelligencer
Political activist Aaron Swartz was charged in 2011 in Boston federal district court with the unauthorized use of MIT's networks to download millions of academic articles from the online archive JSTOR. His suicide last Friday instantly triggered a wave of criticism aimed at prosecutors' alleged overzealousness in the pursuit of criminal charges.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Monday, January 14, 2013
Congressman Hopes to Give Gun Violence Victims the Right to Sue - The BLT: The Blog of Legal Times
Congressman Hopes to Give Gun Violence Victims the Right to Sue - The BLT: The Blog of Legal Times
US Representative Adam Schiff's "Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act" would strip away immunity in state & federal court from civil liability for licensed manufacturers, distributors, & dealers of firearms, as well as their trade associations.
US Representative Adam Schiff's "Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act" would strip away immunity in state & federal court from civil liability for licensed manufacturers, distributors, & dealers of firearms, as well as their trade associations.
Justice Clarence Thomas Breaks His Silence from the Bench - The BLT: The Blog of Legal Times
Justice Clarence Thomas Breaks His Silence from the Bench - The BLT: The Blog of Legal Times
Justice Clarence Thomas has offered several explanations for his silence during oral arguments, including his desire to let the lawyers talk, and his childhood experience speaking a dialect in Georgia, which made him reticent to speak in public.
Justice Clarence Thomas has offered several explanations for his silence during oral arguments, including his desire to let the lawyers talk, and his childhood experience speaking a dialect in Georgia, which made him reticent to speak in public.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
As U.S. Weighs New Rules, Sales of Guns and Ammunition Surge - NYTimes.com
As U.S. Weighs New Rules, Sales of Guns and Ammunition Surge - NYTimes.com
Americans rush to expand their arsenals in advance of any restrictions that might be imposed on gun sales.
Americans rush to expand their arsenals in advance of any restrictions that might be imposed on gun sales.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Appoint Barney Frank to Senate! | Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC)
Appoint Barney Frank to Senate!
Appoint Barney Frank to be the interim Senator from Massachusetts to replace John Kerry. http://act.boldprogressives.org/survey/gwa_appoint_barney_frank_copy/?source=fba-bfi-t3
Appoint Barney Frank to be the interim Senator from Massachusetts to replace John Kerry. http://act.boldprogressives.org/survey/gwa_appoint_barney_frank_copy/?source=fba-bfi-t3
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Washington National Cathedral will begin celebrating same-sex marriage ceremonies.
Washington National Cathedral will begin celebrating same-sex marriage ceremonies using a rite adapted from an existing blessing ceremony approved in August 2012 by the Episcopal Church at its General Convention.
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