Senator’s Misguided Tweet Fuels Social Media Opioid Debate
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) recently tweeted that overprescribing of opioids is the root cause of the epidemic and her post was met with strong opposition.
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I Never Thought I Would Get Sober
Addiction can seem like a hopeless trap. It’s not. There is always hope, and where there is hope, there is potential. The journey to get sober may not be easy, but it can be done.
Oklahoma Contends J&J Could be the Opioid Crisis ‘Kingpin’
Oklahoma’s Attorney General believes the ‘family company,’ Johnson & Johnson acted as the kingpin in the opioid drug crisis.
Lawsuits Begin Rolling in Over Deer Park Fire
One of the first of many lawsuits was recently filed against Intercontinental Terminals Co. in the aftermath of a large fire in Deer Creek.
Tyson Foods Recalls Chicken Strips That May Contain Pieces of Metal
Tyson Foods is recalling thousands of pounds of frozen chicken strips after receiving a couple customer complaints regarding metal pieces in the products.
How the College Admissions Scandal Reflects American Inequity and Social Injustice
From emphasizing the SAT to impressive extracurricular activities, college admissions have always favored the wealthy.
Colorado Attorney General Joins Multi-State Lawsuit DACA Lawsuit Against Trump Administration
The attorney general’s office will take over litigation began by former Gov. Hickenlooper.
Anne Arundel County School Under Fire After Teacher Slams Door on Student’s Hand, Severing Fingertips
The MacArthur Middle School Board of Education in Anne Arundel County is at the center of a lawsuit after a former teacher accidentally slammed a door on a student’s hand, severing her fingertips.
Will Purdue Declare Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Opioid Litigation?
Rumor has it that Purdue is planning to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy to halt the 2,000 lawsuits against it for deceptively marketing OxyContin to doctors and patients.
Supreme Court Says Government Can ‘Indefinitely’ Detain Some Legal Immigrants
A narrow win for the Trump administration, the ruling lets federal officials deport immigrants who’ve served criminal sentences in the distant past.