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The Price of Mercy: How the Legal System Criminalizes Being Poor

Imagine losing your job, your apartment, and your children – not because a jury found you guilty of a crime, but because you didn’t have twelve quarters in your pocket on a Tuesday morning. When Emily Galvin-Almanza joined Lawrence O’Donnell … Continue reading

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The End of Uber? When “Stranger Danger” Turned Into an App

For decades, one rule was drilled into everyone’s head: don’t get into a stranger’s car.Not as a suggestion. As a survival instinct. Then, almost overnight, an app showed up and said: Actually, go ahead – it’s fine now.Not because strangers … Continue reading

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Houston man with genetic disorder says Uber driver canceled ride because of his appearance

Reggie Bibbs, 52, has tumors growing on his skin, including his face, from neurofibromatosis (NF).  He requested an Uber last Monday to drive him to the Texas Medical Center for an appointment to get blood work done.  Bibbs said the … Continue reading

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