On AlterNet: judge

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Wal-Mart Warehouse Workers Move Ahead in Fight for Justice

David Moberg, In These Times. February 5, 2012.

Warehouse workers in two distribution centers fight back against mass layoffs, threats, wage theft, and awful working conditions--and win support from a judge.

Clueless Judge Gives Cameron Douglas Extra Time for Relapsing in Prison -- Why Not Send Him to Rehab Instead?

Anthony Papa, AlterNet. December 29, 2011.

It's well established that incarcerating people who use drugs does far more harm than good.

When the Supreme Court Resumes on Monday, Will Immigration Legislation be Front and Center?

Pamela MacLean, New America Media. October 9, 2011.

Supporters of Arizona's draconian SB 1070 have asked justices to review the legislation, but the issue is complicated by copycat laws and other rulings.

The Passing of a Drug Reform Hero: Retired Judge Jerome Marks

Anthony Papa, AlterNet. March 11, 2011.

Marks devoted his life to change NY's draconian Rockefeller drug laws and helped secure clemency for prisoners rotting away in prison for their roles in minor drug crimes.

Obama Needs to Do More Than Swap Liberal Justices

Matthew Rothschild, The Progressive. May 29, 2009.

While America dissects Sotomayor's appointment, little attention is paid to a troubling Supreme Court ruling.