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The University of Wisconsin Blog
The blog is open to all students, including those outside the UW-Madison Pre-Law Society. It strives to encourage dynamic legal and social discourse through shorter opinion and op-ed style articles that address timely issues. This platform serves as a counterpart to the more detailed analysis found in our Law Journal.
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Affirmative Action Stands Unmatched in its Effectiveness and Importance for American Culture
Writer: Madeline Odau Editor: Kayla Buth Fall 2023 Following a noteworthy decision made by the Supreme Court on June 29, 2023,...
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Jan 26, 20245 min read
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The Supreme Court’s Role in Shaping Digital Privacy
Writer: Caroline Clark Editor: Leo Olmos November 5, 2023 In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and the proliferation of...
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Jan 16, 20243 min read
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Refugee Law in Current Events
Writer: Carson Phillips Editor: Catherine Donohue 12/5/23 On November 5th, 47 people were killed by an Israeli airstrike on a refugee...
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Jan 15, 20243 min read
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Racial/Ethnic Health Disparities and the Criminal Justice System
Writer: Lina Raouf Editor: Sim Khanuja November 24, 2023 If you do not already know someone who has been or is in the criminal justice...
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Dec 22, 20234 min read
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The Global Definition of Refugee Needs Amendment: A Climate Change Perspective
Writer: Pierson Froelich Editor: Morgan Burns Fall 2023 Climate change is perhaps the most consequential and pervasive issue facing...
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Dec 7, 20233 min read
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Why Lawmakers Must Consider the Consequences of a Law –Abuse Claims and the Archdiocese of Baltimore
Writer: Leo Ruffolo Editor: Marc Buensalida 11/07/2023 The Archdiocese of Baltimore, the oldest archdiocese in the United States, filed...
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Dec 7, 20233 min read
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Entrapment: An Ethical Dilemma
Writer: Ava Seaborn Editor: Natalie Maruyama Fall 2023 Historically, racial and ethnic minorities have been the target of law enforcement...
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Dec 7, 20233 min read
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The Harm of the Parental Rights Movement
Writer: Amanda Peterson Editor: Simran Khanuja November 8, 2023 The idea of parents having control over their children’s education is not...
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Dec 4, 20235 min read
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The Sweeping Implications Of A Data-Driven Future
Writer: Annie Yu Editor: Sam Teisch Date: 04 November 2023 How advanced is too advanced? As the most intelligent species, a self-imposed...
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Dec 4, 20236 min read
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What is the Inflation Reduction Act all About
Writer: Remy Waldman Editor: Kayla Buth November 2023 At the beginning of 2022, the United States Congress passed the Inflation Reduction...
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Dec 4, 20233 min read
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Police Deception and the Wrongful Convictions that Result
Writer: Madeline Odau Editor: Kayla Buth Fall 2023 Many individuals in the United States assume, without any fault of their own, that...
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Dec 4, 20235 min read
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Cruel and Unusual Punishment Includes the Death Penalty
Writer: Lily Engel Editor: Violet Scharf Fall 2023 The constitutionality of the death penalty has been called into question many times...
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Nov 29, 20235 min read
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How Ukraine Has Exposed the Weaknesses of the ICC and ICJ
Writer: Carson Phillips Editor: Catherine Donohue 11/3/23 On October 9th, Russian forces bombarded the Kherson region of Ukraine 59...
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Nov 15, 20234 min read
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The Cognitive Tapestry of Jury Verdict: The Psychology of Decision-Making in the Courtroom
Writer: Caroline Clark Editor: Leo Olmos October 15, 2023 Jury trials, the cornerstone of the justice system, embody the democratic...
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Nov 13, 20233 min read
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Public Sector Wages - Flawed or FAIR?
Writer: Erin Ruprecht Editor: Karly Schmitz April 11, 2023 Imagine working every day, paycheck to paycheck, only to be told by the...
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Apr 19, 20234 min read
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Does the death penalty make sense in 2023?
Writer: Viktor Sakman Editor: Catherine Donohue April 5th, 2023 On February 14, 2018, a gunman walked the halls of Marjory Stoneman...
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Apr 14, 20233 min read
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The Cost of Injustice: Wisconsin's State Defender and Prosecutor Shortages
Writer: Holly Puza Editor: Sophie Boes March 26th, 2023 The right to a fair trial is a pillar of the American justice system. Federal and...
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Apr 5, 20234 min read
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Processing of the Proceedings: How a Case Moves Through the Justice System
Writer: Ali Graupmann Editer: Catherine Donohue 3/26/2023 The number of people who have little to no knowledge of the basic mechanics of...
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Mar 28, 20233 min read
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The Most Slippery of Slopes in Beijing’s Winter Olympics
Author: Deborah Massawe Editor: Karly Schmitz Spring 2022 Termed the "Biden Boycott" by individuals like Victor Cha, Senior Vice...
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Feb 20, 20234 min read
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Insanity Defense: Insane or Admissible?
Author: Frankie Tarlizzo Editor: Sophie Boes Fall 2022 Although only used in 1% of all criminal cases, the insanity defense receives...
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Feb 7, 20234 min read
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