Posts Tagged Solitary Confinement
ACLU Joins Call for More Information on How Virginia Handles Solitary Confinement
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 10, 2019
Credit: David Nakayama / Creative Commons
Democratic lawmakers and the ACLU of Virginia are pushing for more information on how the state uses solitary confinement. Mallory Noe-Payne has details.
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From NPR News- Trump Administration Pressed On Coronavirus Preparedness February 26, 2020Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says there is "no plan" for potential outbreaks in the U.S. The White House says it has the situation "contained" and has requested emergency funding.
- Maria Sharapova Retires At 32: 'Tennis —I'm Saying Goodbye' February 26, 2020In an essay, Sharapova says she is stepping away from the sport she's been playing for 28 years. She's a five-time Grand Slam champion and former No. 1, who also served a 15-month ban for doping.
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- Trump Administration Pressed On Coronavirus Preparedness February 26, 2020
- From BBC News
- Ireland-Italy Six Nations games postponed over coronavirus February 26, 2020The Ireland v Italy men's and women's Six Nations games scheduled for 7 and 8 March are postponed because of the coronavirus.
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- Maria Sharapova retires from tennis aged 32 February 26, 2020Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova is "saying goodbye" to tennis at the age of 32.
- Ireland-Italy Six Nations games postponed over coronavirus February 26, 2020
