Justice

April 5, 2010 - By Adam Culbreath, Open Society Blog

April 2, 2010 - For the first time in history, an international human rights body has agreed to review a case involving allegations of environmental racism in the United States.

April 1, 2010 - Today is Census Day. Yes, it's also April Fool's Day (whose bright idea was that?), but the 2010 Census count is serious business. Why? For one, the economy. Communities simply can't afford not to be counted in the 2010 Census -- especially in the wake of the Great Recession.

April 1, 2010 - By Maya Rockeymoore, New America Media Now that the health care reform bill has been signed into law, President Obama and the Democratic Congress have a significant legislative victory to call their own. While many are relieved that the United States has finally been able to gain a foothold on reform -- an accomplishment that has eluded presidents for almost 100 years -- plenty of others are still wondering what the changes will mean for their lives.

March 30, 2010 - By A.C. Thompson, ProPublica

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March 26, 2010 - By Kevin Sieff, Texas Observer