Ashley Portero

Ashley covers U.S. politics for the International Business Times, with a focus on civil liberties, women's issues and campaign finance. Her work has also appeared in The Boston Globe and the Boston Business Journal.

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The Legal Implications Of Prison Guard Abuse
March 29 2013 6:45 AM

The high court unanimously ruled the U.S. government can be sued for federal prison guard actions. Does that include sexual assault?
Supreme Court: Full Audio, Transcript of DOMA Hearing
March 28 2013 10:59 AM

Spectators believe the Supreme Court is far more likely to strike down DOMA than Proposition 8. Listen to the arguments here.
What Could You Do With The Earnings of the Top 1%? [INFOGRAPHICS]
March 27 2013 4:04 PM

For starters, it could pay off student loan debts (at $26,000 each) for at least 631 people.
Are All Married Couples Equal? [UPDATES]
March 27 2013 10:13 AM

Initial reports suggest the high court is leaning toward striking down the DOMA. Transcript available here.
Gay Marriage In The United States - Told In Infographics
March 27 2013 5:50 AM

Why do most people say they oppose gay and lesbian marriages? Religion.
Prop 8 Arguments Hint Court May Duck Same-Sex Marriage Issue
March 26 2013 10:47 AM

It appears the Supreme Court will not have a majority to either uphold or strike down the California ban. Listen to the arguments here.
Can Collective Action Combat US' Mounting Student Debt Crisis?
March 26 2013 6:01 AM

Congress is not acting to fix the trillion-dollar student loan debt problem. A private startup has an idea, which hasn't convinced everybody.
US Supreme Court Gay Marriage Case: 5 Things To Watch
March 26 2013 5:55 AM

The nation's high court will take on the constitutionality of both California's Proposition 8, and the federal Defense of Marriage Act.
Michele Bachmann Literally Runs Away From CNN Reporter [VIDEO]
March 21 2013 11:13 AM

The former GOP presidential hopeful clearly wasn't ready to back up her allegations about the president's "lavish living" with facts.
Despite Officer Cutbacks, NYPD Spent 1M Hours On Pot Arrests
March 20 2013 4:43 PM

Most of those arrested for low-level possession are either minorities or young adults.
Rand Paul Makes Libertarian Case For Abortion Rights
March 20 2013 11:38 AM

The Kentucky senator implied banning abortion could undermine not only women's health, but doctor-patient confidentiality.
Gay Marriage Isn't Legal In New Mexico - Or Is It?
March 19 2013 4:24 PM

Sante Fe officials argue the gender-neutral language in the state's marriage statute never outlawed gay marriage.