7 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Rent
Here is a list of seven things you didn’t know you could rent, from the sensible to the strange, plus three questions to ask yourself before you rent anything.
06.18.13 | Money | Erin Danly
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7 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Rent
Here is a list of seven things you didn’t know you could rent, from the sensible to the strange, plus three questions to ask yourself before you rent anything.
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Supreme Court Votes No on Arizona’s Proof-of-Citizenship Voting Law
Arizona has made aggressive efforts in the last decade to pass state laws curbing the rights of illegal immigrants. Today the Supreme Court struck down another such law, with an odd split among the conservative members of the court.
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10 Scams Targeting Senior Citizens
The National Council On Aging reports that over 90% of all reported elder abuse is committed by an older person’s own family members, however, an increasing number of telemarketing and internet scams are taking advantage of seniors.
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What Big Decisions to Expect from the Supreme Court this Summer
Issues at stake include rights surrounding gay marriage, admissions policies at state universities, and Section 5 of The Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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How to Request a Paternity Test
Established paternity affects legal parental rights and obligations such as visitation and child support, social security, veterans benefits, and health care.
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Where Should You Run to Avoid the Law?
If you were on the run from the law, where would you go?
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What to Look for During the George Zimmerman Trial
Jury selection begins today in the second degree murder trial of George Zimmerman, who shot and killed unarmed seventeen year old Trayvon Martin on February 26, 2012.
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Air Force Launches Special Victims Counsel for Sexual Assault Victims
Amid increased focus on how sexual assault cases are handled in the military, the Department of Defense (DoD) has unveiled a new program that advocates for the victims of sexual assault.
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Is “Hate Speech” on Facebook Still Free Speech?
In a blog post late last month, Facebook said it would evaluate and update its policies on hate speech. The social media company apologized for failing to handle offensive material according to its policies.
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Do School Suspensions Stop Bad Behavior?
Mounting research suggests that out-of-school suspensions put students on the fast track to falling behind, dropping out, and going to jail. Some groups are suspended more than others, putting suspensions under further scrutiny.
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Supreme Court Votes No on Arizona’s Proof-of-Citizenship Voting Law
Arizona has made aggressive efforts in the last decade to pass state laws curbing the rights of illegal immigrants. Today the Supreme Court struck down another such law, with an odd split among the conservative members of the court.
06.17.13 | Government, Lisa Bloom's Posts, Rights | Lisa Bloom, Avvo.com Legal Advisor and Analyst
10 Scams Targeting Senior Citizens
The National Council On Aging reports that over 90% of all reported elder abuse is committed by an older person’s own family members, however, an increasing number of telemarketing and internet scams are taking advantage of seniors.
06.17.13 | Money, Safety | Jessica Walters
What Big Decisions to Expect from the Supreme Court this Summer
Issues at stake include rights surrounding gay marriage, admissions policies at state universities, and Section 5 of The Voting Rights Act of 1965.
06.13.13 | Education, Family, Government, Lawsuits, Politics, Rights | Erin Danly
How to Request a Paternity Test
Established paternity affects legal parental rights and obligations such as visitation and child support, social security, veterans benefits, and health care.
06.13.13 | Children | Jessica Walters
Where Should You Run to Avoid the Law?
If you were on the run from the law, where would you go?
06.13.13 | Crime, Freedom, Rights | Erin Danly
What to Look for During the George Zimmerman Trial
Jury selection begins today in the second degree murder trial of George Zimmerman, who shot and killed unarmed seventeen year old Trayvon Martin on February 26, 2012.
06.10.13 | Crime, Current Events, Lisa Bloom's Posts | Lisa Bloom, Avvo.com Legal Advisor and Analyst
Air Force Launches Special Victims Counsel for Sexual Assault Victims
Amid increased focus on how sexual assault cases are handled in the military, the Department of Defense (DoD) has unveiled a new program that advocates for the victims of sexual assault.
06.7.13 | Current Events, Military | Erin Danly
Is “Hate Speech” on Facebook Still Free Speech?
In a blog post late last month, Facebook said it would evaluate and update its policies on hate speech. The social media company apologized for failing to handle offensive material according to its policies.
06.7.13 | Rights, Social Media | Erin Danly
Do School Suspensions Stop Bad Behavior?
Mounting research suggests that out-of-school suspensions put students on the fast track to falling behind, dropping out, and going to jail. Some groups are suspended more than others, putting suspensions under further scrutiny.
06.6.13 | Education | Jessica Walters
