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    Dreams and Judicial Nightmares: The Effects of External Influence on Judicial Conduct

    October 17, 2025By Hayley Grabowski

    Robert Rihmeek Williams, known professionally as Meek Mill, is a prominent rapper, songwriter, and activist.[i] His acclaimed song “Dreams and Nightmares” is closely linked with the Philadelphia Eagles, who stormed the field to the track during the 2018 Super Bowl, where they captured their first championship title.[ii] This song pays homage to Meek Mill’s hometown […]

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    A Much Needed Change: How We View and Tackle Drug Addiction

    March 29, 2021By Danay Hernandez

    President Nixon declared drug abuse “public enemy number one.” Consequently, it should be absolutely no surprise that the war on drugs has resulted in the longest and deadliest war in the United States of America. The war on drugs has stormed the world for many decades. As of today, the war on drugs has been ongoing for forty-nine years.

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    A New Response to Mental-Health Related 911 Calls: Cities Send Trained Workers Instead of Police Officers to Non-Violent Calls

    November 3, 2020By Patricija Gegznaite

    Cities are finally changing their approach to public safety and law enforcement regarding mental health and non-violent crises.

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