Posts Tagged ‘law talk’
January 2016: Battling Violent Extremism
Have We Done Enough to Counter Violent Extremism? The recent mass shooting in San Bernardino was another tragic event that brought us together in unity while alerting us to the challenging realities of violent extremism in our multicultural society. Although the immediate natural reaction to fear from such tragic incidents prompts retaliation and/or political war…
Read MoreUnderstanding The Roots of School Violence Can Offer A Broader Perspective On Prevention!
Law Talk October 2015 While there is a correlation between deaths caused by school violence and easy access to guns, the studies show that preventive measures must inevitably address other contributory factors such as personal, cultural and social roots of violence in our society. As part of its efforts aimed at preventing school-related fatalities, the…
Read MoreJuly 2015: Law Talk
LAW TALK BY SOHEILA AZIZI “March Toward Equality” or “Threat to American Democracy?” The US Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of same-sex marriage, issued on Friday, June 26, 2015, is by no means an end to the heated controversy and polarization over this issue. The decision was a 5-4, and the deciding vote was cast…
Read MoreIntroducing Law Talk! Attorney Azizi’s new column in 909 Magazine
Introducing Law Talk! A new column in 909 Magazine by Soheila Azizi In an effort to provide its readers with an accessible avenue to general legal information, 909 Magazine has decided to provide a great service by offering you lively legal discussions, views, and information on important legal issues. I am happy and excited…
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