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Jun 15, 2017
Less jail for unpaid fines
Laws exist for a reason. So do punishments for breaking the law. And those punishments should apply fairly to everyone — rich or poor.
May 22, 2017
ACLU sues Spartanburg County jail over access to inmates
The American Civil Liberties Union of South Carolina is suing the Spartanburg County jail over its inmate visitation policy.
Oct 12, 2016
How America Outlawed Adolescence
At least 22 states make it a crime to disturb school in ways that teenagers are wired to do. Why did this happen?
Aug 19, 2016
South Carolina Sued Over Classroom Order Statute
Because of overly-broad and vague wording of the statute, it's impossible for police to enforce it with any kind of consistency and fairness.
Aug 06, 2016
Criminal offense or adolescent misbehavior? 'Disturbing schools' blurs the line
It's really very difficult not to blur the line between discipline and crime.
Jun 22, 2016
Civil rights leaders continue push for federal investigation of North Charleston police
Civil rights leaders continued their call for a federal investigation of the North Charleston Police Department.
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