The news is inundated with countless stories documenting instances of workplace harassment in government, media, and entertainment. Thanks to reforms and greater awareness of what constitutes harassment, more and more victims are able to identify harassment before it gets out of control. Countless people, whether they are bystanders, victims, or even potential harassers themselves, still…
One of the most polarizing topics in America today is the issue of police misconduct. Whether it’s candid camera footage from cell phones or declassified body cams, countless American citizens are losing confidence in the way police officers and deputy sheriffs around the country are exercising their authority. While the vast majority of law enforcement officers…
Police misconduct is quickly becoming a pervasive issue that citizens of the United States in various communities are facing on a consistent basis. One of the biggest challenges of this scourge is the biggest elephant in the room: how can citizens report police misconduct? Many independent investigations have shown that, contrary to popular belief, law…
From hashtags to high-level resignations, the American landscape has been rocked by allegations of sexual abuse at all aspects of high society. Most prominently, however, congressional leaders on both sides of the political aisle have resigned in shame over credible allegations of sexual abuse, past and present. Due to the pervasive level of accusations, Congress…
The people that you work with can make a massive difference to your enjoyment of your job. If your colleagues are jovial and friendly, it can be a joy to get up and go to work in the morning. It’s a different case when your workplace becomes hostile. It can become challenging even to carry…
After being arrested for drunk driving, beaten, and restrained, eight years later, William Jennings settled his excessive force case with Genesee County, finally receiving $12.9 million. Initially, a jury handed out a $36.6 million payout in 2016, but that was reduced by a judge earlier in 2018. Generally, a jail guard is allowed to use…
Michigan has seen a significant rise in serious crash injuries, recently documented in a report by The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG). According to the report, vehicle-on-pedestrian and cyclist crashes make up one percent of all accidents; but, in Southeast Michigan, these make up 30 percent of all traffic fatalities. The alarming serious injury…
