If Washington is the Swamp, then Betsy DeVos is the Monster
E-mails between the Department of Education and for-profit colleges show DeVos’ aides bending over backwards to help failing schools.
Ryan J. Farrick
Ryan Farrick is a freelance writer and small business advertising consultant based out of mid-Michigan. Passionate about international politics and world affairs, he’s an avid traveler with a keen interest in the connections between South Asia and the United States. Ryan studied neuroscience and has spent the last several years working as an operations manager in transportation logistics.
Judge Upholds Transgender Rights and Knocks Back ‘Bathroom Bill’ in North Carolina
Activists say the ruling is a big step forward, but that there’s still much work to be done.
Judge Orders Fulton County Jail to Improve Disgusting Conditions for Female, Mentally Ill Inmates
Women reported vomit-covered floors, moldy food and constant solitary confinement.
Clergy Abuse Victim Files Unconventional Lawsuit Against Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg
The statute of limitations has long since passed, but Donald Asbee thinks he has a way to hold the church accountable.
ACLU and Allies Overturn Arkansas Abortion Laws
As in Alabama, some lawmakers hope appeals will bring them in front of the Supreme Court.
Oregon Judge Says Food Poisoning and Disgusting Meals for Prisoners Aren’t Eighth Amendment Violations
Giving prisoners food so bad it gets them sick every several months apparently doesn’t pose anything of a constitutional crisis.
Former Chadds Ford Adviser Turned Drug Informant Blown Out By Federal Jury
Peter Bistrian’s lawsuit against eight prison guards was dismissed, but he’s still suing the government for $3 million in a separate case.
West Coast Judge Blocks Trump’s Attack on Asylum
But the ruling won’t be without controversy–one of Judge Jon Tigar’s counterparts on the East Coast upheld the administration’s decision scarcely hours earlier.
ACLU to Sue Trump Administration for Expanding Fast-Track Deportation Program
The ACLU says the policy change will deprive migrants of their due process rights.
Google Settles Age Discrimination Lawsuit
Along with paying out $11 million to settle an age discrimination lawsuit, Google’s on the hook for $13 million more in another claim.