New York City Council votes to ban most instances of solitary confinement
Mayor Eric Adams may yet veto it, but if the bill becomes law, it will ban most uses of solitary confinement beyond four hours in New York City jails.
Read more ...Nakala Murry says she will continue to fight for justice for her son after a Mississippi grand jury decided against indicting the police sergeant who shot him during a domestic dispute.
Read more ...Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., says Trump fears fueled language in the defense bill.
Read more ...Q&A: Author Amy Yee on Tibetan refugees in 'Far From the Rooftop of the World'
Yee moved to Dharamsala in 2009 and for a year followed the lives of exiled Tibetans there. But when they started to move elsewhere, she continued to stay in touch, learning about their lives abroad.
Read more ...The uncomfortable hidden costs behind the rise in cheap cashmere
The coveted material known for its luxurious softness has become much more accessible and affordable in recent years. But at what cost?
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