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A few months ago, my son got in the car after school, and said: “Mom, if I’m quiet on the ride home its just ‘cause I am thinking about how I’d stop the intruder.” “What…

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Prison Reports: 16 Years Innocent

by Julian Glenn Padgett

November 19, 2014

Life of the Law is proud to feature contributions to our magazine from inmates at San Quentin State Prison. Today, Julian Glenn Padgett reports from inside.

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Legal Briefs: What’s Happening in the Law

Each week, we bring you updates on the legal world. Looking ahead… Bill Cosby is best know for entertaining audiences with his unique brand of humor, but some women are trying to change that. He’s dodged accusations of…

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My Kid Went to iCamp, Where He Experienced iPrivilege

by Renee Cramer

November 14, 2014

When the author’s son went to iCamp, she learned more than she expected about privilege and parenting.

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The Limits of Justice: How Do We Hold the Sick and Dying Accountable?

by Jon Gould

November 13, 2014

Where does justice end and humanity begin? I wish I were sure. Perhaps you have read this story by now of the 94-year-old former Boy Scout leader who has been arrested and charged with molestation. That was my scoutmaster.

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How Long-Distance Prison Placements Are Bad For All of Us

by Maya Schenwar

November 11, 2014

When families have to travel long distances to visit their loved ones behind bars, we’re all worse off. Here’s how.

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Legal Briefs: What’s Happening in Law

by Life of the Law

November 10, 2014

This week we take a look at what’s coming down the Supreme Court’s pipeline. Will the Court strike down a major provision of Obama care? Also featured: the N.F.L., a follow-up to the Ray Rice controversy, and a nine billion dollar secret.

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Waiting Tables When the Customer is Always Right

by Kate Leismer

November 7, 2014

While employment laws and litigation may curb sexual harassment by co-workers, the tipping culture promotes and rewards harassment from customers.

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What Teacher Salaries Really Cost Us

by Jess Burnquist

November 6, 2014

Despite evidence that paying teachers more improves student performance, education policy has not caught up. A teacher weighs in on what’s being lost.