When the Judiciary Tries to Teach the Legislature a Lesson: Leandro v. State
Three decades, five cases, and one unfinished fight for education equity in North Carolina.
Legislative and Policy
The “Glamorous Façade” of High Fashion: A Path Towards the New York’s Fashion Workers Act
There are a handful of big-name models like Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum, Gigi Hadid, Ashley Graham, and Kendall Jenner who are making millions in their supermodel careers. However, this is a rare, narrowly shared experience among models. The Fashion Workers Act is aimed at closing this economic disparity and granting equal protection for all models.
The Older Americans Act: A Renewed Commitment to Aging Independently
Aging is part of life, but with the right support, older adults can thrive with independence and dignity. The Older Americans Act (OAA) ensures seniors receive essential resources while fostering connections that strengthen communities.
To Drink or Not to Drink?
The 21st Amendment was passed on December 5, 1933, ending the nationwide prohibition. North Carolinian drinkers rejoiced, although their celebrations were short-lived. The state stayed true to its temperance roots and continued to enforce its state-wide prohibition for several months.
Banning Books: School Board Attempts to Ban Certain Ideologies
“Banning books gives us silence when we need speech. It closes our ears when we need to listen. It makes
Public Policy vs. The Constitution: Confronting Minor Victims of Sexual Assault
Ratified in 1791, the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution sets forth rights related to criminal prosecutions. The amendment
Flag on the Play: NCAA v. Alston changes the face of Name, Image, and Likeness Rules for thousands of student-athletes
In September of 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that would allow California’s collegiate athletes to profit from
Environmental Groups Petition Supreme Court to Halt Construction of Border Wall
One of the most hotly politicized issues in the United States this year is whether the President has the authority
Second Amendment Super Bowl: An Overview of the Second Amendment Sanctuary Movement
“This is like the Super Bowl for the Second Amendment right here,” an AR-15 wielding activist told Associated Press reporters
Supreme Court to Decide Whether Sexual Orientation is a Protected Class in the Workplace
The United States Supreme Court heard some of the most anticipated legal issues of the October court term. Among these
Student Servitude: The Pedagogy and Peonage
“A man in debt is so far a slave.”[1] These are the words Ralph Waldo Emerson uses in his 1860
Climate Change and the Constitution: The Right to a Clean Environment
Climate change is an issue that has recently come to the forefront of discussion in both the United States and
Back to the drawing board: Why repealing Obamacare piece-by-piece does more harm than good for health care reform
Nearly a decade following the passage of The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“ACA”), the American health care delivery
The Madness Continues in College Basketball
Former Adidas representatives are the first to be handed verdicts in the college basketball corruption trial.
Fighting the “Good Fight?”: When personal views and professional duties collide
North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper’s challenge of defending a same-sex marriage ban that he personally opposes demonstrates the unique position faced by attorneys general.