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Experts say constitutionality of gay marriage will inevitably return to the docket, as appeals courts strike down state laws.The US Supreme Court has thousands of cases to review each year, and with the debate of same-sex marriage becoming a more and more popular and controversial subject, it is only a matter of time before the most powerful court in the United States starts to discuss gay marriage cases.

Experts say constitutionality of gay marriage will inevitably return to the docket, as appeals courts strike down state laws.The US Supreme Court has thousands of cases to review each year, and with the debate of same-sex marriage becoming a more and more popular and controversial subject, it is only a matter of time before the most powerful court in the United States starts to discuss gay marriage cases.

Obama made is so that anyone under 15 needs a prescription in order to get Plan B. But some were against taking that right away for women under 15. This site gives information about the process and opposing views.

New York City bans soft drinks over 16 oz sold at city restaurants, delis, movie theaters, sports venues and street cart. At a news conference Monday evening, Bloomberg said he disagreed with the court decision and that the city would appeal

This has statements of people whom are angered at the age limit restriction Obama set on the morning after pill. It's stated that it's safe to use for women under 15. The women's group think younger teens should have the right to be able to use it.

The justices let stand an appeals court ruling striking down an Arizona law that made state employees in same-sex relationships ineligible for domestic partner benefits. The Nevada case was a challenge to the state's ban on same-sex marriage. The court did not elaborate on the reason for not taking up the cases.

The FBI believes it can obtain the contents of emails without a warrant if the email was sent or received through a third-party service despite a federal appeals court's ruling that they are unconstitutional. It's not clear how often the FBI actually applies for full warrants in practice.

This article shows how powerful oil giant, Chevron; uses it's vast influence to shirk the First Amendment. To avoid lawsuits Chevron forces journalists to turn over damaging evidence.

This site talks more about what they are trying to avoid by setting an age limit. There is a one pill and two pill version of Plan B, the right one should be taken. They want to be able to lower the risk of younger girls taking both.

Ireland enabled Apple to pay substantially less than other corporations. The European Union concluded that the partnership was illegal but both Ireland and Apple are ready to appeal the accusation. The U.S. has informed the EU that this move will hinder future partnerships between corporate interests and future investments.

This website gives basic information on how the death penalty works and operates in the United states. It also has specific examples and articles on real life events and rulings as well as resources and facts.

Should we keep the death penalty? Is it more cost effective than keeping an inmate?

NEW RESOURCES (12/21): DPIC has released our " Year End Report: The Death Penalty in 2016," documenting continuing historic declines in death sentences, executions, and public support for the death penalty in the United States. NEWS (1/19): The Texas Court of Appeals for the 13th District, an intermediate state appellate court, has dismissed all charges against Jerry Hartfield, an intellectually disabled former death row prisoner.

This article explains what the mayor of New York City tried to do to combat obesity in his city. The effort to ban large sugary drinks was turned down by the courts retaining citizens personal freedom to consume large sugary beverages and prevented government overreach.

Timothy Black brings his arguments to federal courts for recognizing gay marriage. Ohio's spokesman attorney general will appeal, but there opinion is marriage should be between a man and women.

Donald Trump requested an appeal for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and chose judges to the Supreme Court to oppose the Roe v. Wade decision. This was a message that disturbed the healthcare community during the time nonprofits, medical providers, healthcare companies and ordinary Americans were trying to adjust themselves for severe modifications to a difficult, but necessary, industry.