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You may think you know the history of the women’s rights movement in the United States. Most of us are familiar with the 1848 women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls and suffragist leaders including Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

But “Without a Whisper,” a short film from PBS, shares the little-known story of how...

Judging by the number of recent surveys and legal media articles on the topic, awareness of mental health struggles in the legal profession is higher than ever. Many law firms now have “wellness” tabs on their websites, sponsor mental health awareness events and campaigns, and donate to organizations that provide support. Whether these efforts will translate into more support for struggling lawyers remains to be seen, but it’s clear that far more substantive change is required to make...

July 26 is National Disability Independence Day, a federally recognized day to celebrate the 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA is "a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public." While its...

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