Curing America's Mass Incarceration Addiction

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Monday, January 23, 2012

It's been said that when America catches a cold, Black America catches pneumonia. Certainly with respect to America's incarceration policies, that adage holds true:

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The Dangerous Impact of Proposed Voter ID Laws

The Legal Intelligencer

Monday, January 23, 2012

The Pennsylvania House has passed and the Senate is poised to vote on HB 934, amending state election law. Commonly known as the "Voter ID legislation," requiring all voters to produce photo ID each time they vote, this legislation will have a profound impact on our most fundamental right as Americans, posing significant questions as to who will be allowed to exercise their right to vote — and who will not.

Misconceptions About How the Law Affects Your LGBT Client

The Legal Intelligencer

Thursday, January 5, 2012

At Mazzoni Center, we provide a continuum of health and wellness care for clients who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT). As the legal director at Mazzoni, I believe that part of that holistic healing naturally includes utilizing the legal system to address issues unique to the LGBT community.

Questions Abound Following Changes to Pa. Custody Statute

The Legal Intelligencer

Friday, December 2, 2011

Consider the following scenario: A responsible, loving mother of three children prepares to attend a custody hearing where a judge will decide how she and her children's father will share custody of their children. The mother does not know the ins and outs of the law regarding custody, and does not have a lawyer to assist her because she cannot afford to hire one. (She is not alone in this regard, as the Domestic Relations Court of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas reports approximately 85 to 90 percent of litigants before the court appear pro se).

Phila. Billboard Agreement Undermines Residents' Rights

The Legal Intelligencer

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

A well-placed billboard can quickly earn back the cost of construction and land acquisition, and then become a reliable cash cow. Consequently, as City Council has noted in legislative findings, "there exist throughout every area of the City numerous illegally erected commercial outdoor advertising signs that negatively impact upon the general welfare of those neighborhoods."

Fed. Health Reform Will Help Consumers, Small Firms

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The Legal Intelligencer

Monday, October 3, 2011

For practitioners in large law firms, health insurance is provided by their workplace, and getting that coverage is pretty straightforward.

Rights for Mentally Ill in Immigration Court Still Developing

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The Legal Intelligencer

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

The request simply noted that the respondent had been crying so uncontrollably that she could not continue with her preliminary hearing.

Key Questions About Pa.'s Public Education Agenda

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The Legal Intelligencer

Monday, August 22, 2011

Pennsylvania lacks a long-term plan for preserving and strengthening its 3,300 public schools, which serve 1.8 million children in the commonwealth. Leadership and commitment are absent on the key issues.

People With Disabilities Hurt by State Budget Cuts

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The Legal Intelligencer

Monday, August 22, 2011

Throughout the country, the recession has created budgetary constraints at the state level. Pennsylvania is no different. The budget pressures have resulted in diverse efforts to contain and reduce expenditures.