Law
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World
The 27 Bills That Became Law in 2023
Despite holding more than 700 votes this year, the House only managed to pass 27 bills that have made it…
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House Dysfunction by the Numbers: 724 Votes, Only 26 Laws Enacted
The tally reflects the extraordinary chaos and paralysis that gripped the House in 2023, when lawmakers did more voting but…
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World
El Paso County Sues Texas in a Bid to Block New Migrant Arrest Law
The county said the sweeping new law, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, violated the Constitution and would result in thousands…
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World
An Anti-L.G.B.T.Q. Law in Uganda Is Hurting the Economy
Passed in May, the Anti-Homosexuality Act is harming businesses that rely on foreign travelers and trade.
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World
Justice O’Connor, the First Woman on the Supreme Court, Lies in Repose
The justices, former law clerks and the public gathered to remember Sandra Day O’Connor, who was the most powerful woman…
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World
Paul Chevigny, Early Voice on Police Brutality, Dies at 88
An eminent civil rights lawyer, he was one of the nation’s foremost experts on abusive policing. He also successfully challenged…
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World
What Happened to Kate Cox Is Tragic, and Completely Expected
Many people were shocked when the Texas Supreme Court intervened recently to stop Kate Cox from getting an abortion in…
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Paul Chevingy, Early Voice on Police Brutality, Dies at 88
An eminent civil rights lawyer, he was one of the nation’s foremost experts on abusive policing. He also successfully challenged…
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Real Estate
At What Point Does My Landlord Owe Me Some Apartment Repairs?
To renovate a market-rate rental, tenants must show that the problems violate city habitability codes.
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World
‘People Snatchers’: Ukraine’s Recruiters Use Harsh Tactics to Fill Ranks
Ukrainian men are reporting incidents of wrongful draft notices, unprofessional medical commissions and coercive mobilization tactics.