Tag Archives: domestic violence

Morning Open Thread: This is for Ruth, who “just forgot myself.”

 Good Morning _______________________________ “… non-interference in the name of marital harmony quickly became an accepted feature of the criminal justice system. Instead of punishing domestic abusers, family courts encourage reconciliation. They also insisted family conflict, including violence, should remain private.” … Continue reading

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Is a WOMAN a PERSON? The Answer You Get Depends on Who You Ask

by NONA BLYTH CLOUD “Is a Woman a Person?” The answer “Yes, of course,” may seem obvious, but it’s not so clear-cut in American law. When a sitting Supreme Court Justice says that the Equal Protection clause of the 14th … Continue reading

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NASCAR, domestic violence, and the Busch brothers

by Charlton Stanley This afternoon, one of the most popular auto races in the world will be held. At 1:00 PM EST, the green flag will drop for the 2015 Daytona 500. This race started as a shorter race of … Continue reading

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