Law

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-07-11/snow-storm-august-dcs-first-race-riot

"Snow-Storm in August:" D.C.'s First Race Riot

Wednesday, Jul 11, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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In 1835, a drunken slave entered his mistress' bedroom with an axe, setting in motion events that would lead to Washington's first race riot. We learn about the fascinating, and nearly forgotten, characters involved in the incident and its aftermath.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-07-09/howard-kojo-lgbt-workplace

Howard & Kojo: LGBT In The Workplace

Monday, Jul 9, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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Nine out of ten Americans believe there's a federal law prohibiting discrimination against gay and transgender people. No such law exists, but recent court and agency decisions are moving in that direction.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-07-03/free-speech-lies-and-stolen-valor

Free Speech, Lies And 'Stolen Valor'

Tuesday, Jul 3, 2012 at 1:29 p.m.
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The Supreme Court ruled that the First Amendment's free speech protections extend to "contemptible" lies. Is there another way to protect the virtue of military honors?

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-06-28/supreme-court-upholds-federal-health-care-law

Supreme Court Upholds Federal Health Care Law

Thursday, Jun 28, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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Analysis of today's Supreme Court ruling, which largely upheld the Obama administration's signature health care law.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-06-25/scotus-rules-immigration-law

SCOTUS Rules On Immigration Law

Monday, Jun 25, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court declared three of the four parts in Arizona's immigration law unconstitutional. But having Arizona police check the immigration status in the normal course of duty is still very much allowed.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-06-18/egypt-chooses-president

Egypt Chooses A President

Monday, Jun 18, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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The Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt is claiming victory for its candidate in the country's closely-watched presidential election.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-06-11/state-health-care-systems-bracing-supreme-court-decision

State Health Care Systems: Bracing For A Supreme Court Decision

Monday, Jun 11, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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As Maryland and Virginia await a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act--also known as Obamacare--they have taken different approaches to a looming 2014 deadline.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-06-06/secure-communities-dc

Secure Communities in DC

Wednesday, Jun 6, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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The D.C. Council unanimously passed emergency legislation to limit the federal immigration program known as Secure Communities, which went into effect Tuesday in the District.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-06-05/invisible-war

"The Invisible War"

Tuesday, Jun 5, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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A new documentary gives voice to the women--and men--who say the military culture and command structure tolerates sexual assault.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-05-24/same-sex-marriage-domestic-partnerships-and-family-law

Same Sex Marriage, Domestic Partnerships And Family Law

Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 12:25 p.m.
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Many of us cross jurisdictional boundaries every day, but probably don't think much about it. When it comes to family law, though, where you live can make all the difference. From marriage and divorce to adoption and inheritance, we explore the different rights in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-05-21/census-bureaus-american-community-survey

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey

Monday, May 21, 2012 at 1:32 p.m.
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It's a wonky fight that could have real consequences in neighborhoods across the United States. We consider the purpose and future of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-05-21/new-voter-id-law-virginia

A New Voter ID Law In Virginia

Monday, May 21, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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Virginia is the latest in a string of states to implement new voter ID requirements in advance of this year's presidential election.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-05-21/dna-and-future-privacy

DNA And The Future Of Privacy

Monday, May 21, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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In 26 states, police can collect DNA samples before a suspect is convicted of a crime. Are new DNA applications challenging our ideas of privacy?

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-05-16/police-tactics-and-crime

Police Tactics And Crime

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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Critics argue that New York's aggressive "Stop and Frisk" policies lead to racial profiling, and may not even be effective. We explore the debates.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-05-10/benefits-same-sex-couples-whats-next-fed-employees

Benefits for Same-Sex Couples: What's Next for Fed Employees?

Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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The ongoing legal fight over federal benefits for same sex couples...

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