Blawg Directory: Civil Rights
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Nota Bene
This blawg links to legal news stories and highlights interesting content on other blawgs.
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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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The Sentencing Project
This blawg covers news related to legislation regarding criminal sentencing, disenfranchisement and other inmate-rights issues.
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Never In Our Names
NION is an online community focusing issues involving human rights and individual dignity. The authors use a statement authored by an 11-year-old, "All you have to do to qualify for human rights is to be human." Commentary and topics cover opposition to torture, rendition, illegal imprisonment and indefinite detention without due process.
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California Labor & Employment Law Blog
Discussion of employment law, legal issues and case decisions of interest to practitioners.
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Crime & Federalism
"Daily commentary on criminal law, civil rights, and what's new and outrageous in the law."
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Reproductive Rights Prof Blog
Features news, information, scholarship and resources mainly for law school professors who teach and write about reproductive rights.
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Women’s Rights Employment Law Blog
The Women's Rights Employment Law Blog covers women's and transgender rights, with links to news items and posts of reader comments.
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Gerry Spence’s Blog
This is the personal blog of famed trial lawyer Gerry Spence. The blog promises to provide insights into his more than 55 years of practice.
He writes in his inaugural post: "My greatest fear is that I will die before my life’s work is complete. That unfinished business includes joining you in this Internet world and sharing with you what I have learned. I hope you will hear my timid knocking at your door and let me in." -
GeekLawyer’s Blog
A barrister's gossip and rants on intellectual property law, the legal system and civil liberties.
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Sui Generis—a New York law blog
Commentary on civil rights issues, court decisions and other issues of interest to New York civil litigators and criminal practitioners.
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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 13th Juror
Features news, court decisions and commentary on social justice issues, among other "random thoughts."
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Election Law at Moritz, Dan Tokaji’s Blog
"Election reform, the Voting Rights Act, the Help America Vote Act, and related topics -- with special attention to the voting rights of people of color, non-English proficient citizens, and people with disabilities."
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Prosecutor Postscript
"Former prosecutor pontificates on current cases in the news."
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Election Updates
"New research, analysis and commentary on election reform, voting technology, and election administration."
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Freedom for IP
This blawg "explores the intersection of intellectual property and human rights, while providing resources, references and news about IP and human rights issues."
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Bodily Injury Blog
Wide-ranging discussion of personal injury law, legal issues and news throughout the country.
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Massachusetts Gay and Lesbian Legal Briefs
A discussion of the legal rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people and their families in Massachusetts.
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Sexual Orientation and the Law Blog
Legal issues involving sexuality and gender identity.