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  • 15
    May

Climate change could outpace mammals: study

As the climate changes this century, the ranges of most mammal species will shrink - in many cases because animals won't be able to get to areas suitable for them, says new research. See the original post here: Climate change could outpace mammals: study

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  • 14
    May

Editorial – New York Times – Injustices of Stop and Frisk

May 13, 2012 – The pressure is increasing on the New York City Police Department to reform its stop-and-frisk program under which New Yorkers, nearly all innocent of any crime, were stopped by the police ... Read the original post: Editorial – New York Times – Injustices of Stop and Frisk

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  • 14
    May

What Are Your Investors’ Legal Rights?

It's par for the course these days for entrepreneurs to seek outside funding for a small business or start-up. Some draw the attention of venture capitalists, while others head to crowdfunding websites like Kickstarter. Though these investors are technically contributing to your business, they're not doing so without expecting something in return. As much as entrepreneurs would like...

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  • 14
    May

Major Victory for Hunters and Sportsmen in Iowa

Major Victory for Hunters and Sportsmen in Iowa See more here: Major Victory for Hunters and Sportsmen in Iowa

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  • 13
    May

San Bernardino Op-Ed: Public defenders protect the rights of all citizens on trial

The San Bernardino Sun – Phyllis K. Morris – 05/12/2012 In recent days, the Public Defender has been accused of intentionally delaying a capital murder case because a measure that seeks to ban the death penalty ... View original post here: San Bernardino Op-Ed: Public defenders protect the rights of all citizens on trial

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  • 13
    May

In Vermont, a Fight Against Stores

Opponents say a proposed Dollar General store in Chester, Vt., would be the beginning of the end for what might best be described as the town’s Vermontiness. View original post here: In Vermont, a Fight Against Stores

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  • 12
    May

Op-Ed: End death penalty, says judge

The San Francisco Chronicle – by LaDoris H. Cordell – Friday, May 11, 2012 “Moral leadership needed to end state’s death penalty” (Insight, April 29): After nearly 19 years presiding as a state court judge in Santa ... Go here to read the rest: Op-Ed: End death penalty, says judge

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  • 12
    May

A Pastor’s View of Sunday Hunting

A Pastor’s View of Sunday Hunting See the original post here: A Pastor’s View of Sunday Hunting

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  • 11
    May

THE WEEK’S CASES: for the week ending May 11, 2012

by Al Menaster, Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office WHEN IS A MISTRIAL REQUIRED WHEN YOUR EXPERT UNEXPECTEDLY FAILS TO APPEAR? The defense had an expert ready to testify. Then the expert unexpectedly became ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Claraweb-CpdaMembersWebsite/~5/ySK5zIrPT6M/12-05-11_wc.mp3 The rest is here: THE WEEK’S CASES: for the week ending May 11, 2012

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  • 11
    May

Health Care Coverage and Pregnancy Disability Leave

California law was changed this year to require employers to provide continued health insurance benefits to an employee during the employee’s entire pregnancy disability... Here is the original post: Health Care Coverage and Pregnancy Disability Leave

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