Coming to Court with Unclean Hands: When Justice Demands Integrity
The doctrine of unclean hands is one of the oldest principles in equity law. At its core, it says this:…
A Ticket of Leave: The Dehumanizing Reality of America’s Parole System
On paper, the idea of a Parole Board or Commission makes sense. They are meant to be an independent arbiter…
Governor Mike DeWine’s Utility Cash Pipeline (and Dave Yost’s Cleanup Act): How Big Energy Keeps Winning While Ohio’s Water Loses
Today, we’re playing connect-the-dots. On one side: Ohio’s coal-ash ponds, questionable pipelines, and “don’t drink the tap” water vibes. On…
It’s Not The Load That Breaks You Down; It’s The Way You Carry It.
On the surface, a day of celebration and a day of injustice may seem unrelated. But lived experience tells a…
Rodents on the Menu: Michigan DOC Serves Bran Cakes with Mouse Droppings
When incarcerated people say the food is inhumane, Michigan’s Department of Corrections just proved them right…again. Reports have surfaced that…
Poison in the Ground: Adams County Ohio’s Coal Ash Crisis at Killen Station
When the smokestacks of Killen Station and J.M. Stuart Station stopped puffing in Adams County, Ohio, local leaders told residents…
Service, Not Sacrifice: Why Nonprofits Must Lead the Way on Living Wages
I read an article recently discussing how the Meijer grocery empire had record profits, but their employees are getting busted…
“Crime” in Paradise: How Mackinac Island’s City Council Shows Us Everything Wrong With the Criminal Justice System
On Mackinac Island, the biggest danger you’ll usually face is a low-flying seagull or an aggressive fudge sample. It’s four…
Michigan AG, OIG Offices Target Poverty Instead of Real Fraud: The Bridge Card Baked Goods Case
In Saginaw, Michigan, a 32-year-old woman now faces felony charges for allegedly using her Bridge Card (the state’s SNAP benefit…
Follow the Money: How to Use TransparencyUSA to Spot Dirty Politicians
We’ve all heard the saying: “Show me your budget and I’ll show you your values.” Well, when it comes to…
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