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Inmates Charged with Police Assault at Risk of Prison Abuse
Abuse is all too common in U.S. jails and prisons, with both inmates and correctional officers physically, sexually, and psychologically assaulting inmates. Certain populations face a greater risk of prison abuse, including those who are young or appear weak, have a mental illness or physical…
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Interference with Right to Vote? Amazon Workers Vote No to Union
Despite the endorsement of several heavy hitters, a chapter of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store (RWDS) Union will not be coming to the Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama after all. Earlier this month, Amazon employees voted against unionizing by a 1,798 to 738 margin.…
Inmates Charged with Police Assault at Risk of Prison Abuse
Abuse is all too common in U.S. jails and prisons, with both inmates and correctional officers physically, sexually, and psychologically assaulting inmates. Certain populations face a greater risk of prison abuse, including those who are young or appear weak, have a mental illness or physical…
Anti-transgender Bills Are Affecting Healthcare Around the U.S.
Multiple states are introducing bills that restrict or prohibit health care related to transgender individuals. According to the Williams Institute, approximately 1.6 million Americans identify as transgender. While the Supreme Court ruled in 2020 that it was sex discrimination and against federal law to fire…
The Return of Professional Sports with COVID-19 Still Lingering
Thursday, April 1st, marked the return of major league baseball across the country. Last year a shortened season due to COVID-19 and cardboard cut-out fans in the stands made for an unusual season. The National League Championship Series and World Series were a test, allowing…
Keep An Eye Out For Complications Associated With Surgical Staples
Surgical staples are considered in many situations to have more benefits than traditional sutures in large part because they give doctors the ability to move quickly and close skin wounds in difficult-to-reach places more easily. However, using them does come with risks. In a lawsuit…
Rights Violations and Mental Illness a Result of Prison Abuse and Mistreatment
Prison abuse is a widespread problem in the United States. With about 2.3 million people in jails and prisons, the cost of staffing and running these facilities costs billions of dollars each year. Along with America’s mass incarceration, the penal system has been a breeding…
Lawsuits Against Weed-Killer Paraquat On the Rise
Legal troubles continue to mount for Syngenta, the manufacturer of paraquat – the herbicide used to control grass, weeds and vegetation across the U.S. Recently, lawsuits have been filed against Syngenta for personal injury, product liability and negligence. Multiple lawsuits have been filed across state…
Surgical Stapler Mishaps: Pay Attention to Recalls
Surgical staplers can make life easier for both patients and doctors. These days they are often used instead of sutures and relied upon at hospitals for several procedures ranging from simply closing a skin wound to removing a part of an organ like a lung…