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Suzanne Grandt is an attorney based in San Francisco, California. She enjoys blogging about law, animal rights, and feminism. Check out her sites and be sure to follow her on social media!
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Stacey Abrams is an American politician, lawyer, voting rights activist, and author who inspires black women everywhere. She served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2007-2017. In 2018, she...
Sleeping bags and parkas made with down linings are generally lighter and warmer than the equivalent products made with synthetic materials. Down is soft, eco-friendly, biodegradable, lightweight, and...
As wintertime approaches, many pet owners settle around the fireplace with their beloved companions. It's a time of giving, and as such, your furry friend deserves warm care to combat the freezing tem...
Coretta Scott King, the wife of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was a civil rights leader and activist for decades. From her earliest work at her husband’s side to her recent activism, King p...
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, champion of labor and advocate for women’s rights, was born in August of 1890 in Concord, New Hampshire. She came from a family of activists and Irish nationalists. From an ear...
The global wildlife trade is a vast, multibillion-dollar industry, which has led to millions of animals being captured, killed, and trafficked every year. This awful practice places a great deal of pr...
Roxane Gay is one of the most influential and dynamic writers in America today. She’s known for her personal essays as much as she is for her academic work at universities like Purdue . Gay’s life sto...
Are you thinking of adopting a pet? They are a source of endless love and can bring cheer to any home. Some things should be taken into account, however, before you bring a pet into your house. Space...
When most people think about the extinction of an animal species, the ones that have been most highlighted in the news are the ones that come to mind. There are, however, untold numbers of specials th...
Some states and cities have been closed for a few months now, and it seems that cabin fever has set in for just about everyone—even the hard-core introverts among us! For those living alone, social di...
The decision to attend a certain law school can significantly influence the career of an aspiring lawyer. With over 200 law schools available to applicants within the United States alone, figuring out...
There are many components that comprise a solid law school application. One such element is a well-written and informative personal statement. To produce the best possible personal statement and earn...
The Benefits of Adopting Older Animals Puppies and kittens are usually the first to be snatched up at animal shelters, which is great news for them! Unfortunately, older animals often sit in shelters...
One of the marks of a truly gifted writer is the ability to turn from a novel writer to a respected journalist. Joan Didion is a writer that has accomplished this and much more. She’s been a novel wri...
Like many species before it, the bluebuck species breathed its last at the turn of the 18th century. Though this large, beautiful animal was known to be in decline, European settlers to the plains of...
Getting accepted into law school is an amazing achievement, but it’s only just the beginning of a long and challenging road to becoming a lawyer. Law school presents students with a much more advanced...
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species , more than 28,000 species of animals across the world are in danger of becoming extinct. Among those i...
Located at One First Street in Washington, D.C., is the Supreme Court Building. Nine justices, appointed by the President and confirmed by Senate, convene here to decide the highest-intensity cases in...
The U.S. court system is, much like the government, built upon hierarchy. The federal court system has three levels, each of which handles different levels of judicial review. Cases can move up throug...
Cokie Roberts , considered a pioneer for female journalists and one of the most recognized political correspondents of the century, passed away from complications due to breast cancer on September 17,...
The use of animals in movies has become such a common occurrence that many people often forget that the animals are actually actors. In movies such as Marley and Me and Homeward Bound , animals are ev...
Part of the American election process is the Electoral College. While voters across the 50 states have a majority of the influence over selecting the President of the United States, the Electoral Coll...
In the 1800s, billions of passenger pigeons occupied the North American skies. Enough of these pigeons, scientifically known as Ectopistes migratorius , filled the sky that they often blocked sunlight...
From birds to elderly dogs to wolves, animal sanctuaries offer comfort and protection to animals from all walks of life. However, not every animal sanctuary has the needs of the animals at heart. This...
As of 2019, the United States has established twenty-seven amendments. These amendments are additions to the baseline set forth by the Constitution, regulating federal law and its impact on American c...
Emily Dickinson is known as one of the most innovative poets of the nineteenth century. She is known for her unique punctuation and style, as well as the skeptical and exploratory nature of her poems....
Angela Davis has become mythologized in liberal activist communities in the past couple of decades. Angela Davis was and continues to be one of the most important figures in 20th-century American acti...
The women’s suffrage movement officially began in 1848, at Seneca Falls, New York, during a women’s rights conference. This conference is regarded as a pivotal point in pushing the suffrage movement i...
http://suzannegrandt.net/how-technology-has-changed-the-job-of-lawyers/ Recently I wrote an article on how the field of law has changed in response to technology. Check it out and let me know your tho...
Animal testing involves subjecting a live creature to a variety of experiments that typically cause distress, pain, suffering and ultimate death. A variety of animals might be used to test cosmetics,...
