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December 14, 2020

For our own mental health, given the wealth of bad news in the world, we at Horowitz Law try hard to take note of good news and anniversaries of good news.

Today, Dec. 14, marks the anniversary of the resignation of the poster child for the US Catholic church’s abuse and cover-up crisis – Cardinal Bernard Law of Boston.

Never mind that he retained many other powerful positions and was sent to Rome to head an important and historic basilica (and evaded criminal prosecution). The fact that an incredibly influential prelate was forced to step down for endangering kids and enabling abuse is worth remembering and celebrating.

And next year, 2021, will mark the 20th anniversary of a wonderfully transformative event in terms of children’s safety.

Twenty years ago, in 2001, a Massachusetts judge issued a landmark ruling. The choice…