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Is Briana Waters a terrorist?: In an alarming case, U.S. attorneys exploited post-9/11 counterterrorism policies to pursue and prosecute an environmental activist.; By Tracy Tullis Mar 27, 2008
My sister is having an illicit affair: I'm sworn to secrecy, but I think maybe I should tell the rest of my family.; By Cary Tennis May 18, 2007
Bush judge under ethics cloud: James H. Payne broke the law by ruling on corporations in which he held financial interests. Now Bush's nominee to the nation's second-highest court has the Senate and a top judge on his case.; By Will Evans Jan 31, 2006
The battle against Judge Pryor: President Bush's underhanded right-wing judicial appointment faces a constitutional challenge from the Sierra Club.; By Amanda Griscom May 28, 2004
Terrorism or hate crime?: U.S. authorities apply different labels to crimes committed by two extremists -- one Muslim, the other Jewish.; By Eric Boehlert Apr 17, 2003
Slap on the wrist?: Is the Justice Department's decision not to pursue a breakup of Microsoft a big wet kiss from Bush, or just smart strategy? The experts weigh in.; By Andrew Leonard and the Salon Technology staff Sep 6, 2001
Cambodian justice: Twenty-five years after Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge launched its genocide campaign, could a war-crimes trial finally be a reality?; By Vivienne Walt Dec 18, 2000
The exonerated: Wrongly convicted, they sat on death row for years. Extraordinary legal measures saved their lives. A new play confronts us with their nightmares.; By Amy Goldwasser Oct 20, 2000
Scheck, Neufeld, Dwyer: Actual Innocence; Scheck, Neufeld, Dwyer Oct 5, 2000
Doubt on death row: Despite a partisan tie vote, Tennessee convict Philip Workman faces execution, while the country faces new facts about the death penalty.; By Ashley Fantz Sep 14, 2000
Vouchers and the law: The rebuttals: In Round 2 of a Salon debate on school vouchers, our experts exchange barbs.; By Daryl Lindsey Mar 28, 2000
Vouchers and the law: Experts argue the constitutionality of the school reform movement's most controversial proposal.; By Daryl Lindsey Mar 27, 2000
The bad seed-victim debate: Is the public tiring of the crackdown on kids?; By Fiona Morgan Mar 3, 2000
The secret life of a scandal: The secret life of a scandal: Americans forgive Clinton and Lewinsky because they understand the truth about sex, lies and legal obsessions; By Steve Erickson Jul 16, 1998
Starr strikes back: Defiantly, the independent counsel bids farewell to Malibu while holding tight to his investigation of the president.; By Jonathan Broder and Murray Waas Apr 17, 1998
Starr strikes back: Legal experts raise questions about the prosecutor's apparent conflicts of interest.; By Jonathan Broder And Murray Waas Mar 30, 1998
Men in black (robes): A legal affairs reporter says that if you're looking for a "conspiracy" to bring down President Clinton, you might start with the head of the United States Supreme Court.; By Bruce Shapiro Feb 4, 1998
Dragonslayer: An interview with Ralph Nader who is organizing a conference in Washington, D.C., in Nov. 1997 to explore how Microsoft is extending its near-monopolistic control of the software business into other industries, including banking, insurance, car dealerships, travel services, real estate and television.; By Jonathan Broder Oct 10, 1997

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