This week, delegations from around 100 countries are meeting in New York to discuss investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS). ISDS is a provision in more than … As the world meets to discuss ISDS, many fear meaningless reformsRead more
Law
Finland passes enhanced surveillance bills without a vote
Parliament approved a package of intelligence law reforms in a nearly-empty plenary chamber on Monday afternoon. Finnish lawmakers effectively approved two bills which will enhance … Finland passes enhanced surveillance bills without a voteRead more
Ending the Punishment of Poverty
In a major victory for civil liberties advocates, the Supreme Court has unanimously ruled to limit the practice of civil asset forfeiture—a controversial practice where … Ending the Punishment of PovertyRead more
How African Americans Fought For & Won Birthright Citizenship
President Trump’s claims that he will end constitutionally protected birthright citizenship in the United States. In an interview released Tuesday, Trump told the news outlet … How African Americans Fought For & Won Birthright CitizenshipRead more
Woman Who Filmed Slaughterhouse from Street is 1st to Face Prosecution Under “Ag-Gag” Laws
In Utah, a woman is facing charges under the state’s so-called “ag-gag” law for filming a slaughterhouse from a public street. Journalist Will Potter reports … Woman Who Filmed Slaughterhouse from Street is 1st to Face Prosecution Under “Ag-Gag” LawsRead more
John Bolton Threatens International Criminal Court Judges
President Trump’s national security adviser, John Bolton, has threatened U.S. sanctions against International Criminal Court judges if they proceed with an investigation into alleged war … John Bolton Threatens International Criminal Court JudgesRead more
Oliver Twist and the workhouse
Most people nowadays know about the Poor Law and its workhouses from Oliver Twist – whether from the book, film or the musical. The image … Oliver Twist and the workhouseRead more
Children in the Workhouse
The care and training of children are matters which should receive the anxious attention of Guardians. Pauperism is in the blood, and there is no … Children in the WorkhouseRead more
People and poverty in Britain
The Poor Law The Poor Law was the way that the poor were helped in 1815. The law said that each parish had to look … People and poverty in BritainRead more
Endangered Mining Industry Act
The Trump administration has announced plans to gut the Endangered Species Act, ordering federal agencies to consider economic impacts before listing animals to be protected … Endangered Mining Industry ActRead more