Should Nature be Given Legal Rights?
Bangladesh is often called the “Land of Rivers” and the Supreme Court echoed this sentiment in July 2019, when it determined that all 700 rivers have standing to sue those who harm them in court. This decision marked a milestone in the rights of
Colorado Votes to Repeal Death Penalty
On Feb. 26, 2020, Colorado lawmakers voted to pass a bill which will repeal Colorado’s death penalty. The bill is now awaiting a signature from the Governor of Colorado, Jared Polis. Consequently, Colorado will be the 22nd state to repeal
The Threat to Human Rights Posed by Anti-Terrorist Laws after 9/11
The wide-spread enactment of anti-terrorist laws in the name of national security has led to the suspension or restriction of fundamental rights, such as the right to due process and a fair trial. The enforcement of these laws has also
Defending the Planet in the Era of Humans
The Earth is sick and humans are the cause of their own discomfort. We were one of the last species to appear on the planet, but our presence has been so shocking to it that we have irreversibly modified the
Surviving Bankruptcy: An Interview with Upsolve
When thinking of cutting-edge technology, legal problems are generally not one of the first areas people think of. With numerous rules and traditions, law is one of the hardest fields for technology firms to innovate in. The proper proceedings to
Diary of a Diplomat’s Wife: Democracy at it’s Most Democratic
There are ways and means of clouding the issues, of course. First and foremost you need to phrase the questions in such a manner that your average voter won’t understand what is being asked of him. Her. Other. The first time
Berkeley to Beirut: Fighting for Refugees 7,000 Miles Away
“I decided to apply to law school during the revolution in Egypt. That’s one thing that got me very interested in policy and human rights,” says Mary Dahdouh, a second-year law student at UC Berkeley and first generation American who
Surreptitious Genetic Testing: Fact or Fiction?
Picture this: You’re a young, ambitious aspiring politician in a town somewhere in the United States. You’ve noticed issues in your community and you’ve resolved to get into government to help fix them. So you decide to run for local
Culture and Laws Prevent Social Justice for Women and Girls in North Africa
This past month, outrage flooded social media after a video of Alaa Chebbi, TV host of the popular Tunisian show titled, "Andi Mankolek" (Arabic: عندي ما نقلك) which translates to "I've Got Something to Tell You" had suggested his young