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Another Stanford Rape Reported as Brock Turner-Inspired Bill Is Signed Into Law
Hours before California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a law inspired by the incredibly lenient sentence given to Brock Turner, a Stanford ex-swimmer who sexually assaulted an unconscious woman, another Stanford student reported that she'd been raped in a...
Brock Turner would be in prison right now under a proposed California law
The rape case triggered outrage in June when the woman's victim impact statement went viral, prompting criticism of both the sentencing judge and the US criminal justice system's light penalties for sexual assault.
Stanford’s New Alcohol Policy Isn't Based On Much Research
One of the country's most prestigious research institutions doesn't seem to care about the data.
How Technology Is Augmenting the Future of Museums in California
A new app at Stanford’s Cantor Arts Center uses cutting-edge tech to update the museum experience.
Stanford rape case judge recuses himself from all criminal cases
Judge Aaron Persky in June handed down a sentence of six months jail time to Brock Turner, an All-American swimmer and Stanford student convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman.
Judge Aaron Persky to Move to Civil Court, but Activists Want Him Gone for Real
Judge Aaron Persky moved from criminal to civil court at his own request. We talked to the activists leading his recall campaign, who are still not satisfied.
Former Vikings, Cardinals Coach Dennis Green Dies at 67 of Cardiac Arrest
Green was one of the few black head coaches in a time when hardly any candidates were hired for the position.
Stanford Scientists Are Calling for an In-Depth Exploration into MDMA’s Effects
"Drugs like MDMA should be the object of rigorous scientific study, and should not necessarily be demonized," one researcher said.
Could Removing Brock Turner’s Judge Hurt Poor and Minority Defendants?
Public defenders say Aaron Persky isn't known for giving whites special treatment and that trying to recall judges who don't punish harshly is bad news for people of color.
The VICE Morning Bulletin
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Lindy West’s Polite ‘Fuck You’ to the Stanford Rapist’s Dad
We all want to know what she really thinks, and her 'Shrill' book and tour delivers just that.
The VICE Morning Bulletin
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