May 6, 2014
America's Mentally Ill Are Being Treated Behind Bars
Check out this excellent article by Stephanie Mencimer in Mother Jones, which...
Check out this excellent article by Stephanie Mencimer in Mother Jones, which...
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May 2, 2014
Demonizing children does not improve public safety
Putting destructive labels on a child accomplishes nothing positive for the child, his/her family or our communities.
Putting destructive labels on a child accomplishes nothing positive for the child, his/her family or our communities.
Apr 14, 2014
Curious Cop Downloaded Hundreds of Private Prescription Records Because He Could
Today, the ACLU and ACLU of Utah filed an amicus brief in support of a Utah paramedic whose Fourth Amendment rights were violated when police swept up his confidential prescription records in a dragnet...
Today, the ACLU and ACLU of Utah filed an amicus brief in support of a Utah paramedic whose Fourth Amendment rights were violated when police swept up his confidential prescription records in a dragnet...
Mar 5, 2014
To Protect Privacy, Utah Attorney General Gives Away Some of His Power
In February 2014, the attorney general for the state of Utah did something remarkable, something that law enforcement officials hardly ever do: He willingly gave away some of his power.
The...
In February 2014, the attorney general for the state of Utah did something remarkable, something that law enforcement officials hardly ever do: He willingly gave away some of his power.
The...
Feb 19, 2014
My Liberation Is Bound With Yours
A couple of newsletters ago, I discussed the importance of recognizing the interdependence of everyone’s rights. I ended my thoughts with this quote by Lila Watson, “If you have come here to help me...
A couple of newsletters ago, I discussed the importance of recognizing the interdependence of everyone’s rights. I ended my thoughts with this quote by Lila Watson, “If you have come here to help me...
This morning, the national...