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Compensation for Clergy Abuse Coming to California
In recent years, the Catholic Church has been overwhelmed with a number of rampant clergy sex abuse survivors speaking out about their alleged abuse as minors. With the statute of limitations often expired by the time survivors decide to legal action, the question of justice and responsibility still exists. How can perpetrators be held [...]
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Crimes in the College Admissions Scam
Recently, the news has been plastered with the headlining story of the college admissions scandal, the largest in college admissions scam ever prosecuted in the U.S. The scheme began in 2011, which enabled celebrities and wealthy elite to buy their child’s’ way into prestigious private universities through a for-profit Newport [...]
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Another Vape Pen Death: What You Need to Know About Vaping
On January 29th of this year, a 24-year-old Texas man, William Brown, was killed after suffering complications from a vape pen explosion. Brown was using a vape pen in his car when it suddenly exploded, severing an artery and subsequently causing a stroke. After two days in the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries. But […]
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It’s Not Too Late: If You Live in These 23 States, You Can Take Time Off to Vote on Short Notice.
On Tuesday, millions of registered voters will line up at polling places across the country to participate in arguably the most important midterm election of our lifetimes. One of the most important questions leading up to this election is who will actually show up to vote: midterms are historically known for low voter turnout, [...]
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Examining a Contaminated City – San Francisco’s Streets and Sidewalks
Recently, a report from NBC Bay Area Investigative Unit was released, stating the city of San Francisco hired public relations firm JBR Partners to survey the cleanliness of the city from 2013 to 2018 in order to assess the effectiveness of the Public Works Department. During the firm’s research, the company claimed last year showed [...]
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Is Transgender Discrimination Prohibited by Federal Law?
In 2013, then 52-year-old Aimee Stephens was contemplating sending her employer a letter. Having spent her entire life knowing that she was a transgender woman, she wanted to start dressing that way at work. After six years of positive reviews and performance, she thought that it would not be an issue. But, after finally telling [...]
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Sexual Assaults Aboard Aircrafts: FBI States “Alarming” Increase
When we think of plane rides, we often think of in-flight movies, free snacks, and long naps. Perhaps even plotting our plan to sit far away from the crying baby. It’s likely being sexually assaulted on an aircraft full of people is the last thing on your mind. However, according to the Federal Bureau of […]
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The Dark Side of Education: Sexual Abuse and Harassment in K-12 Schools
When parents place their children in schools and academic institutions, they assume that the experience will provide a positive impact on their child’s life and future. However, this, unfortunately, is not always the case. Recent findings show that sexual assault in schools is much more prevalent than the average parent would think. [...]
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The Real Threat of Natural Gas
Last month, Minneapolis witnessed a tragedy when a natural gas explosion at a private grade school killed two and injured nine others. The natural gas leak was caused by contractors working on the building’s piping when it ignited and caused multiple floors of the school to collapse and trap those inside under rubble. From the […]
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America’s Approach to Mental Health: Sweep it Under the Rug
“Most people dealing with this sort of thing end up in jail or on the street. There really aren’t any other options.” This is the response I received from an officer with the San Diego Sheriff’s Department when I called to request a visit from PERT, the Psychological Evaluation Response Team. After being told there […]
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