Justices Debate Place Of Offensive Language On License Plates
On Monday, the Supreme Court heard arguments on whether to allow Texas to refuse a personalized license plate design featuring the Confederate flag.
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Fundraising Site For Teachers Illuminates Classroom Disparities
Since DonorsChoose.org launched in 2000, teachers have been able to crowdfund rather than use their own money to pay for supplies. A broader look at the site's data shows who needs what.
Is A Confederate Flag License Plate Free Speech?
Texas issues specialty license plates at the behest of private groups or individuals. At issue before the Supreme Court Monday is whether the state can reject messages that are offensive to some.
Hillary Clinton Is Ready To 'Stand Out' As A Female Candidate
The former secretary of state is expected to announce her presidential candidacy soon. In recent weeks, she has given speeches to women's groups, pointing to a likely shift in tone since 2008.
If You're Going To Die Soon, Do You Really Need Statins?
Many older people are taking a lot of meds, and some drugs may not be doing them much good. When terminally ill people went off statins, they said they felt better. And it didn't increase their risk.
Is Ted Cruz Allowed To Run Since He Was Born In Canada?
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz became the first major candidate to declare for president, but some question whether he's eligible since he was born in Canada. Legal scholars, though, believe he can.
Police Suspend Investigation Of U.Va. Rape Claims Made In 'Rolling Stone'
The Charlottesville Police Department said it was unable to uncover evidence that corroborated a story about a University of Virginia student who said she was raped during a 2012 fraternity party.
Injured Workers Suffer As 'Reforms' Limit Workers' Compensation Benefits
Over the past decade, states have slashed workers' compensation benefits, denying injured workers help when they need it most and shifting the costs of workplace accidents to taxpayers.
'Grand Bargain' In Workers' Comp Unravels, Harming Injured Workers Further
Changes to workers' compensation laws mean families and government bear more of the costs that result from injuries on the job.
Justice Dept. Faults Philly Police For Poor Training On Deadly Force Policy
A review of the city's 394 officer-involved shootings between 2007 and 2014 also found police recruits were not trained in a "systematic and modular fashion."