A New Battleground for Equality Rights

Jessica Flores analyzes several states’ refusal to comply with a federal order granting benefits to same-sex couples in the National Guard and how the decision reflects equality rights.

Standing Her Ground

Madeline Weiss discusses the applicability of Stand Your Ground laws to cases of violence against women.

Mug Shot of Casey Anthony

The Tweeted Tale of Tot Mom: Trial by Twitter

Mimi Zhuravitsky explores the role of social media in the 2011 courtroom spectacle—the Casey Anthony trial.