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California’s actions against Dr. Sarah Erny put in stark relief the extent of its power to ruin lives by policing language even when no one is harmed or threatened with harm.
California’s actions against Dr. Sarah Erny put in stark relief the extent of its power to ruin lives by policing language even when no one is harmed or threatened with harm.
Three California nurse practitioners with doctorates allege a state law prohibiting their use of the title "Dr" violates their free speech rights. They’re now suing state officials for enforcing the law.
By KAREN VELIE After an Arroyo Grande woman was prosecuted for referring to herself as a doctor, three nurse practitioners filed a civil rights lawsuit in