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Ending Indefinite Solitary Confinement for the Vast Majority of People with Death Sentences in Oklahoma
By Travis Handler
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How “Stay-or-Pay” Contracts Are Used to Abuse Immigrant Workers
Shiny Lal came to the U.S. to chase the American dream, instead she found herself in an abusive employment contract that could cost her nearly $40,000. Today, we’re urging the world’s largest private dispute resolution company to stop abusing workers.
"I Thought That Death Was Imminent"
Jean Paul* fled civil war in Cameroon, risking his life on an arduous journey that included four days spent walking in the Darién Gap, to seek asylum in the U.S. Today, he’s ready to tell his story.
Disappearing Messages Don’t Work — And They’re Great
Disappearing messages features can’t actually guarantee message deletion, but what they do offer communicators is even better.
Attempts at a Technological Solution to Disinformation Will Do More Harm Than Good
Futile “content authentication technologies” are being pushed by companies and others.
The Electoral College: Why Are States Just Voting Now? | ACLU
The Electoral College meets December 17th to certify the results of the 2024 election, but why? The ACLU breaks down if the process is worth keeping.
Face Recognition Threatens to Replace Tickets, ID at Sports Events – and Beyond
You shouldn't participate in face recognition ticketing schemes.
Failed War on Drugs Policies Won't Stop the Overdose Crisis, But Harm Reduction Can Save Lives
Research shows extensive benefits from syringe exchange and other harm reduction programs. But misguided efforts to ban common sense care continue.
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