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Supreme Court to Decide When It's Appropriate to Give Juveniles Life Without Parole
Sentencing children to life in prison with no possibility of release has long been a controversial aspect of the American justice system. Now, it appears the Supreme Court is set to weigh in on when it’s appropriate. The New York Times reports, the Supreme Court will decide whether or not a judge must deem a…
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Man Maya Moore Advocated For Has Conviction Overturned
Two years ago, Maya Moore made the surprising choice to put her WNBA career on hold to advocate for 39-year-old Jonathan Irons. Moore believed that Irons was wrongfully convicted and has fought to have him released from prison. On Monday, her efforts look to have paid off. ESPN reports that Irons’ initial conviction was overturned.…
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Fulton County School System Closes After Employee Tests Positive for Coronavirus
More and more states are having to adjust to the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). We’ve seen companies mandate employees work from home, large-scale events and festivals canceled and now one of the largest school districts in Georgia is having to drastically respond to the virus as well. WSB-TV reports that the Fulton…
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It's a Fraud: Televangelist Jim Bakker Ordered to Stop Selling False Coronavirus Cure
The grifter/scammer/absolute fraud seems to always pop up in the event of a crisis. They typically come through with the one magical fix to cure whatever ailment is plaguing society. The novel coronavirus(COVID-19) outbreak has proven to be no different. According to ABC News, the office for New York Attorney General Letitia James has sent…
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Asylum Deal With Guatemala Deemed Unlawful By Immigration Officers
The immigration policies executed by the Trump administration have been, to be succinct, fucked up. That’s not even just me saying that. The people who have to execute his policies are saying it too. The New York Times reports that a union of federal asylum workers has filed an amicus brief stating that a policy…
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Cook County Jail Will Become a Polling Station for Pretrial Detainees
As of late, it feels as if states are making it harder and harder for people to exercise their right to vote. The state of Illinois, at least, seems to be doing quite the opposite. The Washington Post reports that the Cook County jail will operate as a polling precinct for the first time for…
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A Chicago Man Was Shot Twice by Police. His Crime Was Walking Between Train Cars
For a group that is meant to de-escalate situations, the police seem to be straight up terrible at it. Unfortunately, their failings often result in someone getting hurt if not flat out killed. NBC News reports that the two officers responsible for shooting 33-year-old Ariel Roman have had their police powers stripped. Last Friday, Roman…
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Texas Man Waits Six Hours in Line to Cast Vote on Super Tuesday
Republicans have consistently done their best to rig elections in their favor, often at the expense of black voters. If it’s not racially biased gerrymandering it’s closing polling stations in predominately black neighborhoods. Despite their best efforts, one Texas man would not be deterred from exercising his right to vote. Houston Public Media reports that…
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Obamacare at 10: Study Shows Gaps in Coverage Between Racial Lines Have Narrowed but Persist
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 10 years since the Affordable Care Act was officially signed. In the time we’ve seen the Avengers catch Thanos’ hands, Thanos catch the Avengers’ hands and Lex Luthor actually became president of the United States. While the last decade has increased access to healthcare coverage, there is still…
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United Airlines Cuts Back on Domestic Flights Due to Coronavirus
The increasing spread of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has resulted in travel plans and large-scale events being put into limbo. While most disruptions have affected international travel, it appears now that COVID-19 has affected domestic travel as well. The Chicago Tribune reports that United Airlines has started to make cuts to travel both domestic and international.…
