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Wikimedia to E.U.: Proposed copyright reform could ‘stifle’ the free web

European Parliament will vote on a controversial proposal next week.

On Sep 5, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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A tour through the wildest, most absurd sex laws in America

How many have you broken?

On Aug 7, 2018 by Alex Dalbey

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The E.U.’s new copyright law spells disaster for the internet (updated)

It could do a lot more than kill memes.

On Jun 21, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Is it actually illegal to go dumpster diving?

The answer is as murky as the bottom of a waste receptacle.

On May 22, 2018 by Chris Illuminati

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Inside the secret chat room where lawyers b***h about their clients

Lawyers: They're just like us.

On Jan 8, 2018 by Matt Silverman, chris boylan

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Is it really illegal to drive barefoot?

Can you kick off those high heels before taking the wheel?

On Aug 25, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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Sheila Abdus-Salaam, New York appeals court judge, found dead in Hudson River

Police are investigating how Judge Abdus-Salaam ended up in the Hudson.

On Apr 13, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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5 reasons a woman should have safe, legal access to abortion

A woman's right to choose could be further threatened under Trump.

On Nov 22, 2016 by Kristen Hubby

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10 states sue to keep trans students out of gender-identifying bathrooms

The joint lawsuit alleges that 'sex' doesn't include gender identity.

On Jul 8, 2016 by Mary Emily O'Hara

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This chatbot will get you out of your parking tickets for absolutely free

DoNotPay is the advocate we've always wanted in the war against parking tickets.

On Jul 5, 2016 by John-Michael Bond

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California legislators push for tougher sexual assault bill in light of Brock Turner sentence

If passed, this bill will close the loophole in sentencing sexual assault crimes.

On Jun 22, 2016 by Alexandra Samuels

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Chinese leather goods company beats Apple in court, can keep using iPhone name

Apple must be tired of courtrooms.

On May 3, 2016

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One man is trying to single-handedly create every patent imaginable

He better patent this process.

On Apr 12, 2016 by AJ Dellinger

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Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland has strong record on government transparency

The Chicago-born Garland is a veteran of the second-most important court in the country.

On Mar 23, 2016 by Amrita Khalid

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Sarah Palin to become fake judge for ‘reality’ TV show

She doesn't have a law degree, but whatever.

On Mar 22, 2016 by Jay Hathaway