Debtors’ Prisons and the Exploitation of the Poor
In October 1980, Danny Bearden plead guilty to burglary and theft. The trial court sentenced Mr. Bearden to four years […]
Poverty and Economic Justice
Upholding the Foundation of the Fair Housing Act
At the height of the Great Society in 1968, Congress passed the Fair Housing Act (“FHA”), a piece of legislation
April 20: Weekly News Roundup
Workers walk-out on Tax Day to rally for a livable minimum wage Retail and fast food employees demonstrated on April
Separate But Unequal: Is Access to Charter Schools a Civil Right?
The controversial and polarizing charter school debate could soon become a civil rights battle in Massachusetts, where three lawyers prepare
April 13, 2015: Weekly News Roundup
F.B.I. Begins Civil Rights Investigation into Police Beating of Suspect in California On Friday, ten San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies
Amicus, LGBTQ Rights, Poverty and Economic Justice, Reproductive Rights, Sex Equality
Where Gay Rights Meet Gender Wrongs
With an ever-growing list of accomplishments—from state nondiscrimination laws to inevitable nationwide marriage to prominent positions in society and government—gay
Local Government Protection of Affordable Housing
Should affordable housing be a right? Perhaps this is a necessary outcome to protect the civil rights of low- and moderate-income families, which often tend to overlap with racial minorities, and prevent them from losing their homes.
Nov. 24: Weekly News Roundup
Students Sue the Harvard Corporation to Compel Divestment from Fossil Fuels After two years of urging Harvard to publicly discuss
Nov. 5: Weekly News Roundup
After an eventful midterm election, there are numerous new developments related to civil rights. Here is a selection of the most significant:
The School-to-Prison Pipeline
The school-to-prison pipeline is an unfortunate reality for many students attending public schools in socio-economically disadvantaged areas. For those who
Issues in Public School Funding
The means by which district schools are financed has been a matter of concern dating back to the creation of