Blawg Directory: Civil Rights
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Based on the number of times our readers have visited our descriptions of these blawgs.
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Daily Kos
A popular and influential liberal blog featuring commentary and analysis on the latest political maneuvering.
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Legal History Blog
Legal History Blog says it contains "scholarship, news and new ideas in legal history." It contains links and references to historical documents, books and information.
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Balkinization
"Balkinization an unanticipated consequence of Jack M. Balkin." This blawg focuses on constitutional, First Amendment and civil liberties issues.
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IntLawGrrls
Intlawgrrls are "voices on international law, policy, practice." They "embrace foremothers' names to encourage crisp commentary, delivered at times with a dash of sass. We welcome replies, and we look forward to fresh dialogue on the matters of the day. It's our world, after all."
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Impunity Watch
A real-time news source providing unbiased objective reporting on impunity issues; a publication for academic, professional, and student papers on impunity-related issues; and a message board allowing oppressed individuals across the world to gain a public voice. Podcasts are also available.
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Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Blog
Covers Illinois nursing homes and information for nursing home residents, family members, ombudsmen, resident advocates, elder law attorneys and nursing home staff.
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American Constitution Society Blog
Covers a wide range of legal topics and includes a handy weekly roundup of blog posts for the occasional reader.
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Think Outside the Cage
A blog of the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition, focused on reversing the trend of mass incarceration.
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Bill of Rights Defense Committee
"Headlines for and about the national grassroots movement to restore civil liberties."
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Wage Law
"The California Wage And Hour Law Weblog." Discussion of wage and hour legal issues, law and legislation under California and federal law.
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Transnational Law Blog
"A study of law regulating actions or events transcending national frontiers."
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Bench Conference
This blawg closely tracks controversial legal news.
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BlackProf
"Race, law and culture." Law professors blog on racially significant legal, political and sociological developments of the past and present, and spotlight black media figures.
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Charon QC
An anonymous blog based in the UK, with posts and comments about the practice of law, individual liberties and other law-related issues. He also interviews other lawyers in his podcasts.
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Discourse.net
Features news, commentary and analysis of a variety of mainly legal and political topics mixed with personal musings.
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Compliance Training Blog
"Compliance expertise for California and beyond."
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Z the Monthly Blog and Legal Newsletter
"A blog and newsletter about the politics of crime (criminal politics) and prison legal issues. Should the law advance Deterrence or Retribution, Banishment or Rehabilitation? Donations and store proceeds feed the Prison Innocence Project and Monthly Newsletter (annual report available on request)."
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Nota Bene
This blawg links to legal news stories and highlights interesting content on other blawgs.
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Mental Disability Law Blog
Provides general information for the public about changes in the law regarding people with mental disabilities.
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The Sentencing Project
This blawg covers news related to legislation regarding criminal sentencing, disenfranchisement and other inmate-rights issues.