Georgetown law professor talks Constitution at annual lecture
By Madison Brewer, For The Pitt News
September 18, 2019
Each year since the passage of a 2004 federal amendment, Constitution Day is celebrated on September 17, commemorating the day 230 years ago when delegates from the original 13 states ratified the Constitution, giving life and law to our republic.
Editorial | States should follow Pennsylvania’s lead in pursuit of curbing gerrymandering
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
July 10, 2019
Since individual states hold all the power to curb gerrymandering, they need to follow in Pennsylvania's footsteps and prioritize making their maps as fair as possible.
Editorial: Fund public defenders more, or pay for unnecessary prison sentences
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
September 15, 2015
According to the Social Science Research Center, more than 80 percent of people charged with felonies are indigent — or poor. These people cannot afford attorneys, and therefore, must rely on public defenders. However, since Pennsylvania is charging indigent people at such a high rate, 73 percent ...