In Which We Explore the Federal Laws that Apply to Cyberstalking

"Tragedies frequently result in flurries of legal activity. Last years witnessed the Myspace tragedy in which a 13 year old girl committing suicide. Unfortunately stalking laws have been clumsy tools that are difficult if not impossible for law enforcement officials to...

MySpace Mom: Pleads Not Guilty in Teen Suicide Case

A mother who allegedly helped bully a child to death is in court. Lori Drew, whose fake MySpace profile and harassment led to the suicide of teen Megan Meier, prosecutors say,  is facing prison.This case also...

Gray wolves need to be put back on endangered species list

A judge in Montana has refused to delay the federal government request that environmental and animal rights groups want to put gray wolves back on the endangered species list. "A federal judge in Montana has...

Seattle homeless get some respect (legally)

It's really saddening that not attacking vulnerable people had to be legally enforced. "Homeless people who live a mere three hours south of Vancouver are now the beneficiaries of a level of protection never...

Daughter of the West

" * LRB * 13 December 2007 * Tariq Ali more detail icon * printer icon print layout * mail icon tell a friend Daughter of the West Tariq Ali Arranged marriages can be a messy business. Designed principally as a means of accumulating wealth, circumventing...

Sexist Monkeys Terrorize Village

    In Nachu Kenya there is trouble stirring, for months the village women have suffered at the hands of a brutal troop. Think it is just the work of another run of the mill African, warlord,...

Inapproriate texts can land you in hot water

I was interested to read this today - especially after listening to a program  about school bullying via text message. It seems it is not uncommon for (mainly) girls to send threatening messages, including...

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