Category Archives: Media

Great New Video on FEMA Appeal App

Pro Bono Net has an online tool to help with FEMA appeals. NY-1, the New York all-news station, has a nice video on it. (warning, slow link.) As local cable all-news stations proliferate, it might be a good idea to … Continue reading

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AP and NBC Website Carrying Story on Need for Pro Bono

The NBC News Website is carrying a story on the increasing need for pro bono to help respond to the crisis of the self-represented.  The story is also running on the AP wire. Sample: Garcia is part of a crush … Continue reading

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Pew Study on Relationship of Perception of Community Openness to Civic Satisfaction

Pew has released a nice study on the relationship of perception of community openness to civic satisfaction.  Press release here.  Study here. Gov20,govfresh blog here. From the Introduction: Those who think local government does well in sharing information are also … Continue reading

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Washington Post Editorial on Professor Tribe leaving DOJ

On Thursday Dec 9, the Washington Post ran an editorial on Professor Tribe leaving DOJ. Key Line: The Obama administration should build on this foundation by appointing another legal heavyweight to push ahead with the formidable challenges that remain. As … Continue reading

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Introductory Description of This Blog

This blog is about access to justice, and is designed for those in who in the field to obtain and discuss new ideas.  We define access to justice broadly to include innovations in courts, the bar, legal aid and community … Continue reading

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