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Biography

Matthew S. Schwartz is a reporter with NPR's news desk. Before coming to NPR, Schwartz worked as a reporter for Washington, DC, member station WAMU, where he won the national Edward R. Murrow award for feature reporting in large market radio. Previously, Schwartz worked as a technology reporter covering the intricacies of Internet regulation. In a past life, Schwartz was a Washington telecom lawyer. He got his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, and his B.A. from the University of Michigan ("Go Blue!").

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Total articles 19030

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  Can a Haunted House Go Too Far? ‘Carrie’ Scare Leads to Lawsuit

  By UnCommon Law, Matthew Schwartz Verified

  Oct. 19, 2023

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  If Lina Khan’s FTC Bans Noncompete Clauses, What Happens Next?

  By UnCommon Law, Matthew S. SchwartzPodcast, Matthew Schwartz Verified

  Aug. 03, 2023

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  Can a Haunted House Go Too Far? ‘Carrie’ Scare Leads to Lawsuit

  By UnCommon Law, Matthew Schwartz Verified

  Oct. 19, 2023

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UnCommon Law

UnCommon Law is a nonprofit organization based in Oakland, California, dedicated to assisting individuals navigating the discretionary parole process. They provide trauma-informed legal representation and mental health counseling, focusing on those serving life sentences who often face parole hearings without adequate support. The organization offers pro bono legal advocacy, helping clients challenge illegal or arbitrary parole denials. They also provide trauma-informed counseling to address mental health needs during the parole process. UnCommon Law engages in strategic litigation to tackle systemic issues within the parole system and partners with various stakeholders to advocate for legislative improvements. Additionally, they analyze parole decision-making data to promote transparency and support broader reform efforts. UnCommon Law serves incarcerated individuals seeking parole, particularly those facing systemic barriers, as well as their families and community organizations involved in parole reform. Their mission is to transform California’s parole system through direct representation, policy advocacy, and community collaboration, all rooted in principles of social justice and healing.