Art by Rachel Hartley In the past year, Britney Spears has become a household name again, and it’s not because of her iconic hits such as “...Baby One More Time.” Instead, her recent spike in popularity can be accredited to her efforts to end the conservatorship she's been under since 2008. Britney’s conservatorship has not only led to greater public awareness about conservatorships, but also sparked questions from activists and fans about the ethics and conditions of conservatorships.  What Even Is A Conservatorship? Laws regarding conservatorships vary from state to state. In California, where Britney’s case took place, a conservatorship is an arrangement in which a person or other entity, known as the conservator, has the ability to care for another adult who cannot care ...