Social justice

Social justice

A very small minority of victimized children lie about being sexually abused. [ more ]

A man spent 17 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit due to a racist law change, calling for abolishment of majority verdicts. [ more ]

Efforts to reexamine mandatory reporting laws in some states due to concerns about disproportionate harm and excessive unfounded reports. [ more ]

Karl-Anthony Towns honored as the NBA's Social Justice Champion and recipient of the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy for the 2023-24 season. [ more ]

Ithaca becomes the first U.S. city to set a 'climate justice' spending benchmark higher than the Biden Administration's target. [ more ]

The Supreme Court ruling made it harder for individuals to argue for swift return of seized property. [ more ]

Federal judges boycott Columbia University to pressure cultural changes. [ more ]

President Biden's Executive Order prioritizes environmental justice, conservation efforts, and community involvement in climate action. [ more ]

A bill on equal justice for women and minorities in California's courts aims to address gender and minority bias, creating a more just legal system. [ more ]

Jury unanimity is crucial to prevent miscarriages of justice, as majority verdicts can lead to wrongful convictions and significant suffering. [ more ]

The 'Families First for Children' Pathfinder Programme aims to improve services for struggling families to keep children safe within their homes through early interventions. [ more ]

A jury in Sacramento convicted three Aryan Brotherhood prison gang members on all counts in a federal racketeering, murder, and drug conspiracy case. [ more ]

Elderly protesters in South Africa demand justice and reparations for apartheid abuses 30 years after democracy. [ more ]

The Buffalo-area judge involved in a physical altercation with his neighbors and police will face censure but retain his position despite the scrutiny around his actions and decision. [ more ]

Acknowledgment of complexity in Jewish community's stance on Gaza conflict. [ more ]

The poor financial performance of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League had a significant impact on Warner Bros. Discovery, comparing unfavorably to the success of Hogwarts Legacy. [ more ]

Google requests judge, not jury, for antitrust case on online advertising monopoly. [ more ]

Systemic sexual abuse allegations in Illinois juvenile detention centers recounted by victims.

Growing legal cases across the U.S. reveal widespread sexual misconduct in facilities for young offenders. [ more ]

Google requests judge, not jury, to decide U.S. antitrust case on online advertising technology. [ more ]

Intra-suburban conflict involving Justice Alito's wife reflects on SCOTUS legitimacy and potential ethics concerns. [ more ]

Google is requesting a judge, rather than a jury, to decide on the antitrust case regarding its monopoly in online advertising technology. [ more ]

Google wants a judge, not a jury, to decide its antitrust case, citing complexity of the technology involved. [ more ]

Justice Thomas denounces public scrutiny and negativity surrounding his wife's actions and his acceptance of gifts from billionaires. [ more ]

The display of an upside-down American flag outside Justice Alito's house raised concerns about impartiality and ethics rules. [ more ]

Google is requesting that a judge, not a jury, determine if it violated antitrust laws by monopolizing online advertising technology. [ more ]

Google wants a judge, not a jury, to decide on antitrust violation allegations. [ more ]

Fox News anchor defended Justice Alito's upside-down flag as a response to a neighborhood feud, downplaying its significance. [ more ]

Prop 47 in California faces criticism for contributing to crime but has saved $800 million by reducing prison intake. [ more ]

Alan Bates warns of big business efforts to restrict funding for legal battles, hindering access to justice. [ more ]

The Supreme Court can be slow to enact change due to justices' lifelong tenures. [ more ]

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled that police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a mentally ill man in crisis should not have their names shielded from the public. [ more ]

Majority verdicts were introduced for racist and classist reasons and have led to wrongful convictions.

Winston Trew's case highlights the impact of majority verdicts on innocent individuals. [ more ]

Ontario is appealing a judge's decision to strike down parts of an agriculture law that restricted exposure of farm conditions under false pretenses. [ more ]

Google seeks non-jury trial in DOJ antitrust lawsuit. [ more ]

Court upheld gag order on Trump, rejecting First Amendment argument. [ more ]

The government faces a prisons overcrowding crisis, resorting to emergency measures like delaying court hearings due to lack of jail space. [ more ]

Google requests judge, not jury, to decide antitrust case involving monopoly on online advertising technology. [ more ]

The resegregation of America's public schools in suburbs has increased significantly over the past three decades, with Black and Latino families facing patterns of racial and economic segregation. [ more ]

Despite increased diversity, U.S. public schools are growing more racially segregated, with Latino students facing particularly high levels of segregation. [ more ]

The Manhattan DA's case against Trump nears conclusion with 19 witnesses and potential testimony from Trump, closing arguments are crucial in determining the verdict. [ more ]

Prejudice notes made during jury selection in a murder trial may lead to convictions being tossed out, impacting California's death row cases. [ more ]

Politicians should support bail rights and presumption of innocence, caution against immediate uninformed reactions. [ more ]

Centering people in policy-making is essential for justice-oriented approaches, moving away from siloed programs towards a comprehensive focus on empowerment and liberation. [ more ]