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Defunding the Police Departments does not mean disbanding law enforcement. Excess funds can be distributed to other services (education, healthcare, housing, ect.)

This article really shows what it looks when the community doesn't feel safe and how the people are moving to make it safe and put money somewhere else.

I'm glad that this article gives the information this country needs when talking about defunding the police. Many interpret that in the wrong way which has divided our country even more.

An individuals meaning of gay marriage. It's given from a pro-gay marriage point of view.

What does it mean to respect the dignity of a human being? What sort of support do human capacities demand from the world, and how should we think about this support when we encounter differences of gender or sexuality? How should we think about each other across divisions that a legacy of injustice has created?

This is an issue that always bothered me because I never understood why people fight against it so hard. If you don't like something it doesn't mean you have to participate in it. If you are against gay marriage then gay marriage doesn't apply to you. It's not like you will be forced to marry someone of the same gender it simply means that everyone, as stated in the constitution, receives their basic human rights. It doesn't mean you have to like it but you should at least respect the lives of other individuals who have been on the receiving end of discrimination for decades.

The criminal justice system is unfair. Some people cant afford expensive lawyers meaning they will be treated differently and more than likely not win their case due to not having money for a expensive lawyer.

The criminal justice system is unfair. Some people cant afford expensive lawyers meaning they will be treated differently and more than likely not win their case due to not having money for a expensive lawyer.

This article explains how us as American do not look into the true meaning of a holiday and what it is supposed to entail. Labor Day,for example is "a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country." This article urges us to have more thoughtful conversations about where ur holidays are actually coming from.

This article got me thinking about what the holidays to me truly mean. I know the basics of the holidays I celebrate but I do agree that myself and others need to spend the extra minute to google what these holidays truly mean.

Forbes discuses the benefits of separation of church and state. This article also references the constitution and how it applies to faith.

Lyle Denniston talks about how police today use any means of new technology to help solve crimes. The example used in this article is how the fourth amendment comes into play when searching for criminals using an individuals DNA.

The Immigration law was placed to protect us which means they need to check immigration status. Understandably, we live where 30% of our population is Hispanic.

Different view points on the right to bear arms. A little history on the second amendment also.

Since its ratification, Americans have been arguing over the amendment's meaning and interpretation. One side interprets the amendment to mean it provides for collective rights, while the opposing view is that it provides individual rights.

Examples of what freedom of speech includes and doesn't include. Also lists other freedoms on the side of the page like Freedom of Religion and Freedom of the Press.

The U.S. Supreme Court description of what constitutes protected speech. There are examples of speech, both direct and symbolic that the Court has decided are either entitled to First Amendment protections, or not. The site includes real life scenarios of cases where personal freedoms are affected.

This is a court based website where it goes into what Freedom of Speech means exactly. It provides specific details on what is allowed and not allowed when pertaining to the freedom of speech.

What Ethan Nadelmann believes President Obama's words on the legalization of marijuana mean. Quotes from an interview President Obama did with Barbara Walters.

Highlighting this past election and presidential Romney's association with the LDS faith. History on religion and politics with an over view of previous presidential candidates and their religious associations.

Is privacy real? Google records websites visited on computers to pop up ads, that's how they make their money. Privacy is seeming less like a right and more of a goal. With surveillance of the government are infringing more upon citizens privacy. Why should the government be able to view our emails when Hillary Clinton deletes all of hers and is backed by the FBI?

I completely agree. I feel that privacy is a mere illusion in our society. Just because their is no paper trail, does not mean that there is no digital fingerprint. The government has always been a double-standard in how they have the power to make the rules, and yet they break them. People like Hillary just have more connections and the means to get themselves out of trouble.

This was a very interesting article. It does give a lot of truths about how the goverment has gone behind our backs and gone through people's private information at times. It is not fair at all for the government to be doing something like this without reasonable suspicion and a court order.

This article is about the layoff of 500 Chicago teachers. Budget cuts have been made over the years causing a lot of teachers to be laid off.

That is very crazy to hear. Of course budget cuts occur all the time at schools but something as grave as letting go over 500 teachers is quite absurd. I mean I guess if they felt that they had to do that then so be it but without teachers then who will be teaching the students of the future?

It's crazy to hear about so many teachers getting laid off, I mean we need education for now and the future. It's mind blowing to know that we have such a poor system for teachers, I feel like they should get paid way more than what they get they spend more time with our children than we do.

This article refers to the ever growing problem the world faces, globalization. It talks about how major corporation find any means of cheap labor, only to sell for ten fold of the cost to make the product. But there is a solution that could influence the buying of products; such as, actors, and event specific. These are just a couple influences that can change the influence of consumers.

Its time to reevaluate what it means to be a man. understand all the social issues that the modern man faces and provide them with factual information regarding their rights as individuals.

I am your brother in real life. This is not a joke. We are brothers.

Information regarding Feminism. Is the movement really making the impact they want to. What is the actual meaning of Feminism?

What does the dismantling of Obamacare mean for Americans? Is there going to be a better alternative? Should President Donald Trump undo what he did?

I am also curious to see how this is going to change. What can be done differently or offered if it is dismantled?

This page talks about how transgender activists think that it isn't fair to associate being a woman with having a certain gender part. I understand their meaning behind being offended but I also believe that they didn't mean to offend anyone when they decided to do the walk.

I agree with you 100%. Interesting article.

After 43 days of being missing, a 15 year old girl who been kidnapped and sold as an adult for prostitution, many officials took this time to teach society what all is really going on. Dominique Roe-Sepowitz,a professor at Arizona State University spent her career educating those who did not know the facts about these woman and/or kids.