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Recognized on the Map, Rejected in Law

- INTERNATIONAL LAW - GEOPOLITICS - SOVEREIGNTY - 

As protests persist throughout the globe on account of the contested sovereignty of a Palestinian state, conflict rages on in the Gaza Strip with no resolution in sight. The issue of statehood for Palestine has been discussed since 1988, when the Palestine Liberation...

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Public Markets and Private Power

- FINANCE - ECONOMY - PRIVATE SECTOR -

Over recent years, American corporate finance has quietly shifted towards a system that bears little resemblance to the transparent, publicly monitored market most people attribute to large companies in America. Loans and equity stakes are increasingly concentrated in private...

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Star-Crossed Love on Trial

- CRIMINAL LAW - JUVENILE - SEXUAL ASSAULT - 

Romeo, Romeo, where art thou Romeo? As it turns out, in a court, where his name is being used to protect supposed “close-in-age” offenders in cases that could result in exploitation and the promotion of aggressors. Most people don't know what Romeo and Juliet laws are...

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Deciding the Future: November 4th Elections Explained

- ELECTIONS - POLITICS - VOTING -

November 4th was a pivotal election day for all states, a chance for voters to once again decide their futures. As a result, according to the figures, that future appears to be a democracy. From Abigail Spanberger to Zohran Mamdani, Democrats made gains in several...

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When Animals Become Assets

- ENVIRONMENT - CORPORATE - ADVOCACY - 

Animals have always held an important place in human life. They appear in stories, political symbols, sports mascots, and, most prominently today, in commercial advertising. Modern companies harness animal imagery to help sell products by creating emotional attachment and brand...

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Unveiling the Epstein Files: Transparency In The Government

- POP CULTURE - CONGRESS - CRIMINAL -

When the justice system shields a predator for decades, the question is why? The 2025 release of the notorious Epstein files, 30,000 pages of internal Department of Justice records, is a momentous moment in transparency from the government in recent legal history. These specific...

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Federal Environmental Authority: Eroding Recently?

- FEDERAL - ENVIRONMENTAL - POLICY - 

The period between 2023 and 2025 marked a huge reversal in the common United States environmental policy compared to years prior. A combination of certain primary forces characterized this development, particularly two forces: a series of Supreme Court Decisions that reduced the...

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Are Vagrancy Laws Truly Dead?

- TRADITION - CONSTITUTIONAL - FREEDOM - 

Vagrancy laws possess deep historical roots, traceable back to medieval English law, their first appearance showing through the Statute of Labourers (1349) — a series of laws passed in response to economic disturbance after the Black Death. In great contrast to their function...

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Rethinking Juvenile Waiver and Sentencing Reform Within NJ

- JUSTICE - JUVENILES - NEW JERSEY LAW - 

In 2016, New Jersey enacted numerous reforms within its juvenile justice system, essentially increasing the minimum age for adult court waiver and required judges to consider the developmental and psychological factors before transferring minors to an adult court. This law...

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Behind the Walls: How Smartphone Platforms Are Breaking Free

- DIGITAL - CORPORATE - REGULATION - 

The legal status of "walled gardens" in digital ecosystems, especially regarding smartphone platforms, has emerged as a significant area of discussion in modern competition law. Companies such as Apple and Google have, for more than a decade, argued that their tightly controlled...

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Affordable Housing in New Jersey

- AFFORDABILITY - POLICY - NEW JERSEY LAW -

American philosopher John Locke believed in fundamental rights naturally possessed by humans. In other words, no outside factor could remove these assurances. So, why are so many individuals denied access to affordable housing in today's society? Specifically, New Jersey’s...

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Why Clear Contracts Matter More Than Ever

- CONTRACT LAW - DIGITAL - POLICY -

Contracts are the backbone of modern life. Whether people are downloading an app, taking on a new job, or buying a house, contracts are the documents that maintain order in society. In today’s society, people encounter contracts more than ever before, often ignoring the true...

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Red Flag Laws: The Real Green Flags

- FIREARMS - LEGISLATION - STATES - 

Red flag laws, also called Extreme Risk Protection orders (ERPOs), are laws that allow a court to temporarily remove firearms from a person who is believed to be a serious risk to themselves and others. These laws are meant to prevent violence before it happens, especially in...

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