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Trump hopes to kill the Roadless Rule--America’s largest conservation action for forests--handing 45M acres to logging interests under a “fire prevention” pretext. Public comments close 9/19. Learn more here: theflaw.org/articles/roadl… You can comment here: regulations.gov/commenton/FS-2…

“They take your phone, your wallet, even your passport.” But sure, "Love Is Blind" is just a fun little experiment. Ali Medina on how Netflix turns contestants into profit: theflaw.org/articles/suffe…

Our latest article uncovers how private probation companies in Missouri exploit misdemeanor cases for profit. Courts and companies benefit, and probationers pay — over and over again. theflaw.org/articles/the-b…

The Character & Fitness process is a black box that shapes who gets to practice law. @UnlockTheBarNY is gathering stories to expose how C&F impacts underrepresented communities & to help democratize the profession. Take the survey: tinyurl.com/UTB-People-Sur…

Law students and lawyers: if not now, when? If you're ready to help resist escalating attacks on vulnerable communities and democratic institutions, the Justice Union may be for you. Learn more: justiceunion.org. And please help us spread the word.

Although local governments are taking the lead on major political and social issues, corporate interest groups are taking notice. Lobbyists are probably targeting your hometown now–the problem is a lot bigger (and tougher to detect) than you think. theflaw.org/articles/small…

Under the guise of investor protection, international investment agreements have become powerful tools for foreign fossil fuel investors to thwart climate action and profit from their own demise. We cannot allow remnants of the past to cost us the Earth. theflaw.org/articles/regul…

In our latest article, the amazing @LaineyNewman uncovers how private equity firms, which oversee millions of U.S. employees, are insulated from legal liability. theflaw.org/articles/we-ca…

It was exciting to see this feature on my upcoming Copaganda book in @PublishersWkly. It took several years to write it on top of the civil rights work we do, and all royalties are donated. We will also have free copies for students and anyone in prison. publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/in…

Great reporting by Jheri' Richards exploring how publicly traded private prisons exploit the free labor of unfree people as a modern-day, digital slave auction. theflaw.org/articles/publi…

3/3 As Patrick Krill notes, “Law students might not realize how a particular work setting might affect them.” It’s time to ask: What are the internal costs of pursuing careers that normalize injustice? Law school isn’t just the start of a career—it sets the tone.

2/ The legal profession is grappling with a well-being crisis—from burnout to moral injury. Studies show lawyers disproportionately face anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. The clash between personal values and systemic harm leads to what some describe as "soul wounds."

1/3 When law students consider career options, moral injury is often overlooked. Aiden Bassett, founder of Georgetown's @LSCA, challenges peers to rethink Big Law’s complicity in the climate crisis: “Firms are all too happy to defend whoever pays them.” theflaw.org/articles/moral…

This is going to be amazing! Proud to be part of this!

"We need to start with honesty, and with clarity that what many are now calling ‘burnout’ is actually moral injury.” theflaw.org/articles/moral…

Great reporting on the strategies private equity funds have used to acquire and siphon money from nursing homes, and the regulatory regimes which have encouraged it. theflaw.org/articles/i-cou…