Author: Lila Olson

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New Case, Same Story: SCOTUS Set to Decide New Louisiana Abortion Law
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New Case, Same Story: SCOTUS Set to Decide New Louisiana Abortion Law

n 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court heard the case Whole Women’s Health v. Hellerstedt-a controversial argument from Texas that focused on diminishing existing abortion access. After a lengthy deliberation, the Court voted 5-3 to maintain abortion access by striking down restrictive laws the Texas legislature attempted to enforce.

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October 16, 2019
Update on North Carolina’s 9th District
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Update on North Carolina’s 9th District

Photo courtesy of the Charlotte Business Journal Since early February, there have been several major developments in the 9th Congressional District of North Carolina’s case, where Republican Mark Harris has…

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March 5, 2019
The Election Fraud We Forgot About
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The Election Fraud We Forgot About

Photo courtesy of the Weddington Witness As 2019 progresses through February, it might seem as though it’s time to wrap up midterm elections and to start thinking instead about springtime,…

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February 19, 2019
U.S. Prison Reform
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U.S. Prison Reform

  U.S. prisons aren’t like other prisons — and by no means is that a compliment or a reference to “American Exceptionalism.” U.S. prisons draw to mind the grim and…

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November 20, 2018