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Thoughts on teen law by Judge Tom Jacobs.

Michelle Carter and Conrad Roy
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Teen charged with pressuring boyfriend to commit suicide

Conrad Roy III of Massachusetts had a history of depression and had attempted suicide in the past. In 2012, he 

back to school laws
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Legal rights and school laws every teenager should know

It’s that time of year again, good ol’ back to school season. Now is a great time to have a 

transgender flag
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Is being transgender the next civil rights movement?

America has witnessed a progression of civil rights movements in its young history. African-Americans, women, and the LGB community have 

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Friendship overcomes gay bashing

Two male students at Desert Oasis High School in Las Vegas, Nevada, agreed to go to their 2015 junior prom as 

Supreme Court
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Should term limits apply to Supreme Court justices?

As you may know, the U.S. Constitution calls for the creation of a supreme court with a lifetime appointment for 

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Do drones violate the Fourth Amendment?

As you know, the 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees our privacy against government intrusion. Unless law enforcement has 

spice
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Spice leading to critical hospitalizations

If you’re not aware of the synthetic drug called Spice, the message here is to stay away from it. We’ve 

goshen high redskins
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High school retires mascot after 90 years

In these times of political correctness, offensive words and phrases are being replaced with more friendly language. High school names, 

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13-year old sticks up for younger brother and helps others with bullies

When Matthew Kaplan was 13 and in middle school in Arizona, he noticed that his younger brother, Josh, had become 

School buses
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Do you have to be vaccinated to go to school?

Do your parents oppose you being vaccinated for personal or religious reasons? Too bad says California governor Jerry Brown. California 

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