Struggle for prison health care enters new phase
Last month California unveiled a comprehensive plan on how to ensure "a quality medical care system for years to come."
After 44 days, killer of Trayvon Martin charged
The judge found "probable cause" and ordered Zimmerman to be held pending a formal arraignment.
Golden Gods awards: Damien Echols, musicians speak out
These teenagers were vilified simply because they looked and dressed differently, and listened to heavy metal.
Stand Your Ground: Self-protection or vigilante justice?
A recent decision by a local judge seems to some to suggest the law is turning Florida into a modern Wild West, in which vigilante justice is the norm.
“Hoodies Up” march for Trayvon Martin
A "Hoodies Up" march and rally of nearly 1,000 filled the streets of New Haven Saturday calling for justice for Trayvon Martin.
New revelation critical in Trayvon Martin case
Startling new revelations have emerged in the case of Trayvon Martin, adding to the national outrage over his murder.
Judge scraps farmers’ case against Monsanto
The plaintiffs had sought a judgment to stop Monsanto from suing them for growing crops containing genes patented by the company.
Thousands to be released early in crack cocaine sentences
Nearly 2,000 federal prisoners will be eligible for early release as result of a bill that changes the sentencing for crack cocaine to be closer to the penalties for powdered cocaine.
West Memphis Three freed, but they still seek justice
In 1994, three young men in West Memphis, Ark. were wrongfully tried and convicted of the 1993 murder of three boys. Last week the trio were set free.
Illinois sues to prevent pension for cop tied to torture
Activists against police torture here welcome Ill. Attorney General Lisa Madigan's lawsuit to stop Jon Burge, the former police commander convicted for lying about the torture of suspects, from receiving his pension.
