SYMPOSIUM—THE MORE WE FIGHT, THE MORE WE WIN: MOVEMENT LAWYERING IN THE ERA OF #BLACKLIVESMATTER

Movement lawyering is not only about representing the people in specific acts of litigation in order to meet an end goal—it is about supporting the people in their quest for freedom. Understanding the correlation between police brutality, prosecutorial misconduct, and white supremacy is essential in beginning to work to fix the problem. The solution, as it works out, is often not strictly litigation, but in organizing and supporting the people most affected by the problems at large. In this piece, Attorney Carl Williams presents multiple examples of organizing to change, including an analysis of understanding the correlation between white supremacy and prosecutorial misconduct in Bridgeman v. District Attorney for the Suffolk District. In tackling the underlying problems of what created the drug lab scandals of Massachusetts, you must work to understand and combat the true enemy of white supremacy through litigation, organizing, and movement lawyering. The Article content was presented at the Symposium “Perspectives on Racial Justice in the Era of #BlackLivesMatter” on October 20, 2017

TIME VARYING PARAMETERS IN THE DEMAND FOR HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP

Rapid adoption of high fructose corn syrup and the changing demand for HFCS is measured in a time-varying framework. Demand changes are separated into structural and price competitiveness. Tests for parameter stability are made and simulations based on the estimates are used to show the industry dynamics.Demand and Price Analysis,

Geology and Ground-Water Hydrology of the Valleys of the Republican and Frenchman Rivers Nebraska

The geology and ground-water resources of the upper Republican River valley west of the town of Alma, Nebr., to the Nebraska-Colorado State line and of the Frenchman River valley from its confluence with the Republican River to a point about 12 miles upstream from Wauneta, Nebr., were studied from January 1950 to April 1951. The purpose of the study was to relate the occurrence of ground water to irrigation and flood control and to aid in the evaluation of the effects of irrigation on the land in the area. The area included in this study consists of 370 square miles of flat or gently sloping terraces and bottom land that border the Republican and Frenchman Rivers on either side. The Republican River is a comparatively shallow stream, ranging in width from about 150 feet at the western end of the area to about 300 feet at the eastern end. The channel banks are low, except where the river cuts into bordering terraces. In many places, natural levees of loose sand and gravel have been formed adjacent to the river banks. The bedrock formations exposed in the area are the Niobrara formation and the Pierre shale of Cretaceous age and the Ogallala formation of Tertiary age. Deposits of sand and gravel, of early Pleistocene age, are present in the bottom of the ancestral Republican River valley and along the north side of the present valley. These coarse deposits are mantled by finer sediments of later Pleistocene and Recent age. Large quantities of ground water are available from the Pleistocene and Recent deposits throughout most of the Republican River valley. In the center of the valley as much as 40 to 60 feet of the deposits are saturated. The ground-water reservoir is recharged principally by precipitation. Ground water also enters the Republican River valley by underflow through the fill of tributary valleys. Ground water is discharged by evaporation, transpiration, and effluent streams; ground water also is drawn upon extensively for irrigation, for municipal supplies, and for domestic and stock use in rural areas

Dealing with Doma: Federal Non-Recognition Complicates State Income Taxation of Same-Sex Relationships

Various states now recognize relationships between people of the same-sex, but due to the Defense of Marriage Act, the federal government does not. In the context of income taxes, this combination of state recognition and federal non-recognition of same-sex relationships produces a significant problem for many same-sex couples and some state taxing authorities. Most states have income tax and, typically, state income tax laws “piggyback” on federal income tax laws. Depending on the state, same-sex couples in legally-recognized relationships must file their state income tax returns as married (either “filing jointly” or “filing separately”), as domestic partners, or as parties to a civil union. Such same-sex couples cannot, however, file their federal income tax returns as a couple. For same-sex couples, this situation creates uncertainty and complications and probably increases the risk of audit. It is also an unfair affront to the dignity of lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals. The Article examines this problem by surveying the guidance from thirteen states and the District of Columbia with respect to the taxation of same-sex relationships and by considering each jurisdiction’s actual income tax practices. The Article also recommends best practices for state taxing authorities, including: (1) amending state tax laws to specifically allow joint filing by same-sex couples; (2) issuing more guidance to same-sex couples on specific relevant issues; (3) adding boxes to state tax returns to indicate that these returns will involve nonconformity with federal filing status; and (4) not requiring same-sex couples who file state joint income tax returns to also complete “pro forma” federal “married” income tax returns

Geology and Ground-Water Hydrology of the Valleys of the Republican and Frenchman Rivers Nebraska

The geology and ground-water resources of the upper Republican River valley west of the town of Alma, Nebr., to the Nebraska-Colorado State line and of the Frenchman River valley from its confluence with the Republican River to a point about 12 miles upstream from Wauneta, Nebr., were studied from January 1950 to April 1951. The purpose of the study was to relate the occurrence of ground water to irrigation and flood control and to aid in the evaluation of the effects of irrigation on the land in the area. The area included in this study consists of 370 square miles of flat or gently sloping terraces and bottom land that border the Republican and Frenchman Rivers on either side. The Republican River is a comparatively shallow stream, ranging in width from about 150 feet at the western end of the area to about 300 feet at the eastern end. The channel banks are low, except where the river cuts into bordering terraces. In many places, natural levees of loose sand and gravel have been formed adjacent to the river banks. The bedrock formations exposed in the area are the Niobrara formation and the Pierre shale of Cretaceous age and the Ogallala formation of Tertiary age. Deposits of sand and gravel, of early Pleistocene age, are present in the bottom of the ancestral Republican River valley and along the north side of the present valley. These coarse deposits are mantled by finer sediments of later Pleistocene and Recent age. Large quantities of ground water are available from the Pleistocene and Recent deposits throughout most of the Republican River valley. In the center of the valley as much as 40 to 60 feet of the deposits are saturated. The ground-water reservoir is recharged principally by precipitation. Ground water also enters the Republican River valley by underflow through the fill of tributary valleys. Ground water is discharged by evaporation, transpiration, and effluent streams; ground water also is drawn upon extensively for irrigation, for municipal supplies, and for domestic and stock use in rural areas

Perceived barriers and opportunities to improve working conditions and staff retention in Emergency Departments:a qualitative study

Background:Staff retention in Emergency Medicine (EM) is at crisis level and could be attributed in some part to adverse working conditions. This study aimed to better understand current concerns relating to working conditions and working practices in Emergency Departments (EDs).Methods:A qualitative approach was taken, using focus groups with ED staff (doctors, nurses, advanced care practitioners) of all grades, seniority and professional backgrounds from across the UK. Snowball recruitment was undertaken using social media and Royal College of Emergency Medicine communication channels. Focus groups were conducted online and organised by profession. A semi structured topic guide was used to explore difficulties in the work environment, impact of these difficulties, barriers and priorities for change. Data were analysed using a directive content analysis to identify common themes.Results:Of the 116 clinical staff who completed the eligibility and consent forms, 46 met criteria and consented, of those, 33 participants took part. Participants were predominantly White British (85%), female (73%) and doctors (61%). Four key themes were generated: ‘culture of blame and negativity’, ‘Untenable working environments’, ‘compromised leadership’ and ‘striving for support’. Data pertaining to barriers and opportunities for change were identified as sub-themes. In particular, strong leadership emerged as a key driver of change across all aspects of working practices.Conclusion:This study identified four key themes related to workplace concerns and their associated barriers and opportunities for change. Culture, working environment and need for support echoed current narratives across healthcare settings. Leadership emerged more prominently than in prior studies as both a barrier and opportunity for wellbeing and retention in the EM workplace. Further work is needed to develop leadership skills early on in clinical training, provide protected time and opportunity to refine leadership skills and a clear pathway to address higher levels of management

Psychological predictors of health anxiety and pain in ambulatory presentations in a hospital emergency department

Abstract Background: Health anxiety in attendees of out-patient medical clinics is well established; however, there has been a lack of research into health anxiety within emergency settings. Aims: This study explored the prevalence of health anxiety in ambulatory presentations in a tertiary emergency department (ED) as well as the factors associated with pain and health anxiety in this setting. Method: A cross-sectional questionnaire design was used to gather data from adult ED ambulatory attendees across a 4-day sampling period to assess psychological and physical health variables. Number of attendances to ED over the previous 12 months was accessed through healthcare records. Results: Of the final sample (n = 106), 77%were white British, 54%were male, and 14%presented with severe health anxiety as measured by the Short Health Anxiety Inventory (≥18). Participants with pre-existing health conditions had significantly higher levels of health anxiety (M = 12.36, SE = 1.59) compared with those without (M = 7.79, SE = 0.66). Stepwise multiple regression analyses identified anxiety sensitivity and pain catastrophizing as significant independent predictors of health anxiety, explaining 51%of the variance in health anxiety. Pain catastrophizing was also a significant independent predictor of pain level, accounting for 20%of the variance. Conclusion: This study provides insight into the prevalence of health anxiety in ED ambulatory presentations and key psychological predictors of health anxiety and pain. This has implications for treatment in an ED setting whereby patients may benefit from referral to medical psychology or mental health services.</p

Psychologically Informed Practice and Policy (PIPP) Project:Key Recommendations for Retention and Workforce Wellbeing in Emergency Care

The PIPP project is a UKRI funded collaborative study between University of Bath and the Royal College of Emergency Medicine. The PiPP Project investigated current workplace concerns, barrier to change and opportunities for development and growth. This document details specific evidence-based recommendations relating to four key areas identified within the PIPP project as prioritised targets in emergency care workforce development: ‘an environment to thrive in’, ‘cultivating a better culture’, ‘a tailored pathway of care’ and ‘enhanced leadership’. The recommendations are based on new empirical data and supported by existing guidelines and research

Structure of the Draco Dwarf Spheroidal Galaxy

This article studies the structure of the Draco dwarf spheroidal galaxy with an emphasis on the question of whether the spatial distribution of its stars has been affected by the tidal interaction with the Milky Way, using R- and V-band CCD photometry for eleven fields. The article reports coordinates for the center, a position angle of the major axis, and the ellipticity. It also reports the results of searches for asymmetries in the structure of Draco. These results, and searches for a ``break'' in the radial profile and for the presence of principal sequences of Draco in a color-magnitude diagram for regions more than 50 arcmin from the center, yield no evidence that tidal forces from the Milky Way have affected the structure of Draco.Comment: 25 pages, 11 figures, 3 tables. Accepted for publication in A