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Insanity

by Rachel Sharma The insanity defense has a long history in many different countries; however, in the United States, it holds water through the 8th Amendment of the Constitution: “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.”[1] The insanity defense fits under the umbrella of “cruel and unusual punishment”. Due to the fact that those who use the insanity defense successfully are seen as not knowing what they were doing or not […]

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17 For Life

by Rachel Sharma In the case of Miller v. Alabama, fourteen-year-old Evan Miller was tried and convicted of capital murder during the course of an arson in 2004. Because of the crime itself, Miller was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. However, Miller filed a motion for a new trial on the grounds that sentencing a fourteen-year-old to life in prison without the possibility of parole was against the 8th amendment right against cruel and unusual […]

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The Pressing Injustice of the Thirteenth Amendment

by Soleil Ozols “Neither slavery, nor involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist in the United States, or any other place subject to their jurisdiction.”[1] The exception for slavery and involuntary servitude for inmates in the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution redacts integral Constitutional rights from inmates. The few retained rights include their basic First Amendment rights, such as free speech and religion, protection against any form […]

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The Undeniability of Discrimination in Solo v. United States Soccer Federation

by Soleil Ozols In recent years there have been many instances of women coming forward to speak out against their experiences with workplace discrimination through the unequal pay between men and women; women’s soccer is no exception to this. On March 8, 2019, all 28 players of the U.S. Senior Women’s National Soccer Team sued the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on the basis that the USSF is in […]

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Freedom or Death?

by Ryan Behren Only during times of unparalleled crises are the American people able to truly take notice of the strengths, weaknesses, and values of the society for which they live. At these times it is crucial that we keep careful watch over the structural integrity of the rights and laws that this nation is built upon. During the recent outbreak of Covid-19, law-makers, leaders, and the American people have been forced to make a choice between freedom or death. […]

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Remembering the Rebels

by Tanner D’Ortenzio Alabama Code Title 41. State Government § 41-9-232 states the following: (a) No architecturally significant building, memorial building, memorial street, or monument which is located on public property and has been so situated for 40 or more years may be relocated, removed, altered, renamed, or otherwise disturbed.[1] Also known as the Alabama Memorial Preservation Act of 2017, this act essentially prohibits the removal or alteration of any kind to public Confederate monuments. This raises an incredibly important question: […]

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Supremacy Over Supreme

by Tanner D’Ortenzio The street-wear brand Supreme has become a colossus in the fashion industry ,with their signature box logo being recognizable in households across the globe. Supreme is especially popular amongst the youth of the United States, evolving over time to fit skate and hip-hop niche. Their popularity can be attributed to their rebellious and high-fashion inspiration, as well as the exclusivity of their products. Throughout their history Supreme has been accused of directly copying the work of famed […]

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The Reason Station

by Rachel Sharma In the city of Warren, Michigan, the city hall atrium played host to different booths that “may be reserved for most types of functions or activities”.[1] One of these activities is known as the “Prayer Station”, set up by the Tabernacle Pentecostal ministry.[2] This booth has been in affect from 2009 to the present. Volunteers who run the booth offer to pray with passersby, distribute religious pamphlets, and discuss their religious beliefs with those who approach. Douglas […]

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The First Amendment, Abridged

by Rachel Sharma When the First Amendment was created in the constitution, it did not have the same meaning it has today. The definition of this law today has been shaped and morphed by justices and judges that wrote opinions and decided cases pertaining to it. The history of cases relating to the First Amendment from World War I to the end of the 1960s shows the development of the meaning and restrictions of the amendment by the Supreme Court. […]

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Iranian Cryptocurrency Restriction

by Soleil Ozols On account of the prohibition of the handling of cryptocurrencies among all Iranian financial institutions, the form of online currency took a hit towards a national progression in Iran, but progress with the emerging currency has not been ultimately banned and forgotten by Iranian financial institutions. As Iran continues to maneuver conflicts, both foreign and domestic, one focus of local financial institutions is cryptocurrencies, or moreover, the benefits and conflicts they pose. A major contributor to foreign […]

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