The U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of same-sex marriage was landmark for the U.S., but has also made ripples elsewhere in the world. In China, where homosexuality has been legal since 1997 but the government doesn’t recognize same-sex marriage or civil unions, the topic of homosexuality remains touchy. The Supreme Court decision has opened …
Another exciting “leak” from San Diego Comic-Con – a first look at Suicide Squad. The movie is about a group of supervillains who are given a secret government mission that will likely lead to their deaths. The first part of this trailer explains it pretty well– the government needs something done, it’s highly risky, and …
Alfred Postell of Washington D.C. started out as a rising star; a hardworking, intelligent, and motivated young man who would obtain degrees in economics, accounting, and law. He graduated from Harvard Law in 1979, the same year as Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts, as well as Judge Thomas Motley, who he appeared before …
The Scottish National Party (SNP) and the Conservative Government headed by Prime Minister David Cameron are clashing over the loosening of fox hunting laws in England and Wales. The House of Commons will be considering the legislation on Wednesday. According to the BBC, “Traditional fox hunting with dogs is illegal across Britain. However, hunts in …
$5.9 million. That’s the amount settled on by the city of New York to resolve the wrongful death claim of Eric Garner,43, by Staten Island police. It’s just a few days until the anniversary of Garner’s death. This agreement headed off one legal battle. There’s more to go. A federal inquiry into Garner’s killing, as …