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CPSC Sues Amazon To Force Recall of Hazardous Products

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) made charges about "defective" products sold on Amazon.com...

Yes, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Settlement Is Legit

Snopes readers have reported receiving postcards in the mail alerting them to the settlement.

Video Shows Arkansas State Trooper Flip Pregnant Woman’s Car Then Argue With Her While She Hangs Upside Down

Dashcam footage showed that the woman's emergency flashers were on when a state trooper hit...

What Smartmatic’s $2.7B Lawsuit Against Fox Hosts and Giuliani Says

"The Earth is round. Two plus two equals four. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won...

Debunking the Meme: Smoking vs. COVID-19

Whether the subject is smoking or COVID-19, social distancing is key.

What Is Originalism? Debunking the Myths

Originalism is the idea that we should interpret the Constitution with its original meaning.

Face Mask Rules: Do They Really Violate Personal Liberty?

The problem is that the idea of liberty as non-interference often runs up against common...

The Constitution Doesn’t Have a Problem with Mask Mandates

It is not always clear why anti-maskers think government orders requiring face coverings in public...

What Is Qualified Immunity and Why Do Some Want To End It?

A once-obscure legal doctrine was the subject of protests in the aftermath of George Floyd's...

Why People Are Being Asked to Sign COVID-19 Waivers

Americans venturing out to salons and gyms after weeks sheltering in place will have to...

Coronavirus Quarantines and Your Legal Rights

Quarantine and isolation laws vary widely, as do the consequences of breaking them.