Susan Doherty, the referee at Manhattan Family Court (whose job is similar to a judge’s), set up Teen Court Day to hear only cases involving teens. Doherty is one of many advocates and teens who have been working to get judges, lawyers and policymakers nationwide to agree that teens should have more of a voice in their own cases. more>

Recent statements by Australian Prime Minister John Howard suggested that Muslims uncomfortable with a secular society should consider leaving the country. This is the latest in a spate of anti-Muslim actions around the globe, including possible incursion into United States mosques to root out the enemy. more>

Since 9/11 many people have not felt comfortable hiring Muslim contractors to work in their homes. Prior to then, Americans had confidence in Bangladeshi construction workers and contractors, often giving them house keys. more>

The gradual dwindling of the garment industry over the past few years has forced many Chinese workers – mostly women – to seek work at nail salons. This shift, however, has brought an increase in the number of complaints about employers at nail salons exploiting their employees. more>

Residents of the section of Staten Island known as New Brighton, long earmarked for affordable housing, have seen no new homes. However, the city intends to build a homeless shelter in their midst, which local activists allege would threatened their fragile community. more>