That Bullshit Law is an animated series delving into American laws that confuse or disrupt the promise of liberty and justice for all.
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That Bullshit Law: TRAP
Roe v. Wade was a landmark Supreme Court decision that solidified a woman’s right to choose, but it was not the final word on abortion.
That Bullshit Law: Voter Suppression
Over the last few years, local and federal lawmakers have begun passing measures that weaken the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
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That Bullshit Law: Kids Representing Themselves in Court
Some federal courts are forcing minors – some of them toddlers – to represent themselves in immigration proceedings.
That Bullshit Law: Failure to Protect
On paper, failure to protect laws punish legal guardians who don’t intervene when their child is abused. But the reality is far more complicated.
The Aftermath
From natural disasters to national tragedies, the media swarms around major stories. But what happens after the cameras are gone?
Based on a True Story
The 2000 film “Erin Brockovich” seemed like a successful David versus Goliath story. But in realty, it wasn’t a happy ending.
Grieving in a Fishbowl
Heather Martin helped start a support group for survivors of mass shootings – she desperately wants the group to stop growing.
Since the Spill
The 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill was an accident unlike any other – millions of animals were killed. But did it change any policies?
Until Something is Done
Before Black Lives Matter, there was the killing of Oscar Grant. After a disappointing verdict for his shooter, his mother became an important leader.