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Librarians Find Themselves on the Frontline Battling Against Censorship

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

The printing press is considered one of mankind's greatest inventions. By making the printed word cheap and accessible, it ushered in a dramatic increase in education and made knowledge both sharable and timeless. Public libraries supported by the government appeared in England in the seventeenth century. The…

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Can Parents Kick Teens out of Their Home?

By Brett Snider, Esq. | Updated by Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on

Parents often threaten to kick their children out of their homes, and sometimes they even follow through. But is it legal to do so? While there might be some disagreement over parenting styles and child rearing, state and federal laws take a very dim view when it comes to endangering or abandoning children -- unless the minors are emancipated. What does this mean for parents?

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Has the Supreme Court's Decision on Affirmative Action Affected College Enrollment?

By Carmen Reyes-Wolfe, J.D. | Last updated on

In June 2023, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling that effectively ended the practice of affirmative action in university admissions. The Court ruled against race-conscious admissions policies, asserting that such practices violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The decision had profound implications for…

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Will I Get My Underage Friend in Trouble If I Seek Medical Help When They Are Drunk?

By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

Drinking may seem like a rite of passage among teenagers even if it is banned in all 50 states. In 1984, Congress passed the National Minimum Drinking Age Act, which prohibits persons under the age of 21 from purchasing or publicly possessing alcoholic beverages. There is an exemption for…

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Can I Bring CBD Gummies to School?

By Madison Hess, J.D. | Last updated on

CBD gummies are a trending, edible CBD product that looks like the gummy candies you begged your mom for as a child. They're bright and colorful, and some of them are even shaped like gummy bears. Unlike the candy of your childhood, CBD gummies are the subject of many…

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Can a Teen Start Their Own Business?

By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on

Can a teen drink legally? No. Can they rent a car? No. But could a teen start a beverage company or a car washing service? Yes, and yes. In most states, minors cannot enter into contracts until they are the age of 18. They may need their parent…

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