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This timeline provides information about the gay rights movement in the United States from 1924 to the present: including the Stonewall riots; the contributions of Harvey Milk; the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy; the first civil unions; the legalization of same-sex marriage in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York; and more. This timeline provides information about the gay rights movement in the United States from 1924 to the present: including the Stonewall riots; the contributions of Harvey Milk; the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy; the first civil unions; the legalization of same-sex marriage in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York; and more. This timeline provides information about the gay rights movement in the United States from 1924 to the present: including the Stonewall riots; the contributions of Harvey Milk; the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy; the first civil unions; the legalization of same-sex marriage in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York; and more. A timeline from the beginning of the gay movement to the present.

This article looks at Colorado and how it's citizens are taking new gun control measures and establishing civil unions laws for gay couples. There are quotes from citizens on both sides of the issues and their feelings on these laws.

Asian Women Advocates Join ACLU, NAACP to Challenge AZ Abortion Restriction. Attorney General of Arizona and the Arizona Medical Board, challenging Arizona's HB 2443, a law that bans abortions performed on the basis of race and sex. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) will represent NAPAWF and the NAACP in court.

The goal of the ACLU is to guarantee that all are free to practice their faith-or no faith at all-without governmental interference. Through litigation, public education, and advocacy, the ACLU promotes religious freedom and works to ensure that government neither prefers religion over non-religion nor favors particular faiths over others.

All people have the right to practice their faith without government intervention. The government cannot prefer any religion over others.

The American Civil Liberties Union is an organization that fights for personal freedoms. The site has a number of articles, cases, and trending topics they have been involved in.

Since 2007, the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) has accused Sheriff Joe of detaining Latinos unlawfully, in which he would regularly perform 'sweeps' in Hispanic neighborhoods. Since then, Sheriff Joe has ignored a court order for reported racial profiling and criminal contempt charges could be issued if prosecutors are willing.

First of all, I can't believe that he is 84 now. I didn't know that. More importantly, I've never liked our sheriff and have heard a ton of nothing but bad things about him and especially his actions of being racist. This doesn't at all surprise me but I really doubt that he will be convicted. I guess we will see though! Thanks for sharing!!!

This page talks about the attempts made to censor speech on the internet. It notes that censoring speech on the internet is still against our first amendment freedoms and provides other websites dedicated to preserving this freedom.

This article talks about married gay couples rights when faced against both state and federal governments. It is an interesting look at the discrimination many gay couples face today despite being legally married.

This article is about the freedom of religion. It talks about freedom of religion in the public square and in the public schools. Another issue it address is the history of religion in America.

The goal to work on freedom of religion and belief is to guarantee that all are free to follow and practice their faith, or no faith at all, without governmental influence or interference.

The laws that make up our right to privacy. There are several amendments that make up our right to privacy.

Discusses freedom of expression in its different forms and its protection under the First Amendment. Explains why freedom of expression is necessary in order to be a free nation. Although freedom of expression is legally protected, it is often tested and must be protected.

Discusses freedom of expression in its different forms and its protection under the First Amendment. Explains why freedom of expression is necessary in order to be a free nation. Although freedom of expression is legally protected, it is often tested and must be protected.

In some states Politicians want to make banning laws for abortions. Some people are fighting back for the freedom to make their own decisions about becoming a parent.

This article explains the definition of net neutrality and how it plays in our society. This also goes onto give example on the issue and how it would affect us.

There are many social justice issues when it comes to females being discriminated against solely due to gender. Unfortunately, it seems more common than not for a woman to experience violence. This website points out some of the different gender-based violence taken against females.

Its unfortunate that we still have a problem with gender rights and making awareness of this topic definitely helps fight it!

This article talks about the personal privacy of American citizens and how the government is using surveillance tactics through social media and other internet sources. The article mentions trying to find out how many people the government has surveyed and how they will not release a definite number. But the article does mention that it is for our protection and the purpose is to find foreigners. The article lists many different sights and products we use that are currently being surveyed.

This website goes in depth on the issue of racial profiling. It even has links to court cases, press releases, and much more.

This website give an overview of what racial profiling is and the history of it. It also explains how it has a negative outlook for law enforcement and the communities they serve. It explains who can be racially profiled and how they are targeted.

I do like the links this website has. Its very informative and gives good resources. This issue is a important on that ker2165548 is right, no one wants to deal with.

Our first amendment right might be under threat on virtual platforms. Should the government be able to limit our speech online?