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The History of Student Loan Debt in America
President Biden made cancelling student loan debt a major part of his presidential campaign, and he recently passed an executive order to cancel a significant amount of debt—but it is being fought tooth and nail in Congress and the courts.
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When Kids Shoot Guns
Most people agree that guns should not be in the hands of unsupervised children. However, each year in the United States, children access firearms and accidentally—or purposefully—hurt themselves or others.
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5 Little-Known Treasures in HeinOnline
We’re going to bring you some of the most bizarre hidden gems you can stumble across in your research. Let’s take a look at some of HeinOnline’s little-known treasures that our employees have found throughout the years
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The Fine Print of Love: Uncovering the Not-So Unwritten Rules
Love is a many-splendored thing, but did you know that it’s also a thing of rules and regulations? Yes, love has its own set of laws, some of which are surprisingly absurd and quirky. If love is a crime, are you willing to serve the time?
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All About The Respect for Marriage Act
President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law on Tuesday, December 13 in order to protect the recognition of same-sex marriage. But what exactly does the act entail, and what does it mean—and not mean—for Americans?
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All About HeinOnline’s Integration with Fastcase
To create an authoritative case law database, HeinOnline has partnered with Fastcase, a leading next-generation legal research service that features powerful “best-case-first” tools that make case law research faster than ever.
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The History of Disaster Relief in America
The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 to November 30. As this year’s season comes to an end, we’ve already seen several disastrous storms hit U.S. territory. What is the federal government’s responsibility when storms like this hit?
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5 High-Stakes Issues in the 2022-2023 SCOTUS Term
Several high-profile topics are on the SCOTUS docket: First Amendment, environmental protections, affirmative action, voting rights, and more. Let’s take a look at some of these upcoming cases with the help of Preview and other HeinOnline resources.
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Inflation Reduction Act: The FYI on the IRA
On August 16, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, originally called Build Back Better, into law. Let’s take a look at what this bill includes, using resources from HeinOnline.