Monthly Archives: January 2014

When Candidates Oppose the Right to Vote

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Bruce Reilly

“Citizenship means standing up for everyone’s right to vote,” Obama said.  But does he, and other politicians truly mean it?  At a recent forum featuring four candidates for the New Orleans sheriff election, I asked a question regarding voting rights … Continue reading →

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Are Schools Violating the American With Disabilities Act Every Time a Kid Goes to Court?

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Bruce Reilly

Are you looking for a new approach to dismantling the School-to-Prison Pipeline?  The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Rehabilitation Act bar any federal program, or institutions receiving federal grants (such as schools), from discriminating against people due … Continue reading →

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Confession of a Drug Dealer

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Bruce Reilly

There is a whole lotta shaking going on in Colorado, Washington, and Uruguay these days. And it’s all about weed. Even a conservative columnist had to chime in about the big bad scary weed, as if he can revive the … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Drug Policy | 1 Comment