Millions of Americans have to go to work when they fall ill, a phenomenon known as presenteeism. But mandatory paid sick leave is healthier for us all
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Why the Death Penalty Is Slowly Dying
Little by little, governors, state legislatures, judges and juries are quietly deciding not to support capital punishment
Should Medical Journals Print Info That Could Help Bioterrorists?
Scientists are butting heads with the government over whether scientific openness trumps national security
Should You Be Allowed to Sell Your Bone Marrow?
A new ruling reinterprets the National Organ Transplant Act banning the sale of bone marrow. Will other human body parts follow?
Transgender People: The Next Frontier in Civil Rights
Being fired for “gender non-conformity” is a violation of the constitution, an important court recently found
Coming Soon To Your Cell Phone: Annoying Robo-Calls?
A new bill would lift the ban on automated calls to cell phones. What’s worse? You’d have to pay for them
How To Stop Black Friday Mayhem
After pepper spray and riots, how much more violence are we supposed to tolerate?
Why Won’t The Supreme Court Allow TV Cameras?
Our justices aren’t used to being second-guessed, but it’s time to demand more transparency in the highest court in the land
Big Brother Wants to Track Your Car
Can the Supreme Court protect us from GPS surveillance?
When Voter Registration is a Crime
Is a new war on voters dismantling our democracy?
Will Ruling On Tasers Change Police Procedure?
Using Taser guns on civilians can be unconstitutional, a new court decision has found
The Next Abortion Battleground: Fetal Heartbeats
Anti-abortion groups begin a brazen campaign to make women listen to a heartbeat before they end a pregnancy
Do Day Laborers Have the Right to Job Hunt?
A federal appeals court has overturned a ban on soliciting work from passing cars. Is this unconstitutional, or do cities have a right to keep order on the streets?