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(RNS) The year 2013 ushered in a number of data milestones in American public opinion. Here is a sampling reported by the Pew Research Center. a few personal freedoms that shifted public opinion and were controversial in 2013.

(RNS) The year 2013 ushered in a number of data milestones in American public opinion. Here is a sampling reported by the Pew Research Center. a few personal freedoms that shifted public opinion and were controversial in 2013.

Gay marriage officially legalized in all 50 states. Regardless of ones personal opinions, states are no longer allowed to deny marriage certificates to same-sex couples.

Gay marriage officially legalized in all 50 states. Regardless of ones personal opinions, states are no longer allowed to deny marriage certificates to same-sex couples.

States cannot keep same-sex couples from marrying and must recognize their unions, the Supreme Court says in a ruling that for months has been the focus of speculation. The decision was 5-4. Justice Anthony Kennedy, seen as a pivotal swing vote in the case, wrote the majority opinion.

This is an opinion article that references the Social Progress Index and how the United States under-performs compared to other nations. Both the commentary by the author and the facts he uses within have a sobering effect on how our country is performing compared to other nations.

This is an opinion article that references the Social Progress Index and how the United States under-performs compared to other nations. Both the commentary by the author and the facts he uses within have a sobering effect on how our country is performing compared to other nations.

This article highlights the difference in opinion in regards to the pandemic shutting down schools. It gives both opinions saying that it has been both a good and bad change. It focuses more on the negative affects of the pandemic and how it has changed students lives and made schooling more difficult.

This is not exactly an article filled with facts, but rather seven different opinions on the issues. The page starts off by saying that the Obama Administration "will subject citizens of 14 countries to intensive screening", and then lists the opinions of seven people who all differ in thoughts on the matter.

Here is an article about people having personal freedom to not take the vaccine and risk peoples lives around them. There is also the argument of people should abide the government restrictions, and wear masks during the pandemic.

It seems you have found a good article with sound resources for information and in depth analysis on the human trend of morality and how it relates to the issue at hand of personal freedom in the midst of the pandemic. Its interesting to see the history behind the debate of "common good" in Typhoid Mary and how her story relates to todays issues. Though the article shows a bias, it is clear that they cite their sources and are presenting information clearly for the reader to form an opinion albeit the article is hoping the reader forms an opinion of questioning the ways in which Americans choose to embrace their personal freedoms. Great find!

I love this article, it explains both sides. People who want to follow government regulations and those who don't. I think personal freedom is a big thing, we all have our own opinions and feelings. It's important for everyone to respect others wishes and feelings.

A poll done by the Knight-Gallup foundation is reviewed in this article by MTSU in which the author, Ken Paulson, gives his thoughts on the polarizing effects of how American Media has changed from being simply separated by partisanship to a new era of inflamed division. Paulson cites the poll by Knight-Gallup to show that public opinion coincides with his own views in that our media is too heavily biased and is to blame for political division. The article has a strong close bringing readers to be introspective as to why the news articles in which they might place blame are continuously fired up by views and demand.

Laws that restrict abortion have the effect and purpose of preventing a woman from exercising any of her human rights. The abortion-rights debate is commonly misunderstood, with advocates on both sides attributing false motives to many good, deeply conscientious people. Denying women access to abortion is a form of gender discrimination.

I like how this article used their own experience of feeling different towards the argument int the past to help boost their side. But I completely agree that men should not have an opinion on a woman's body, but also if they do have an issue with abortion then they need to take preventing unwanted pregnancies more seriously!

This is the most common social issue that I see brought up/discussed. The author is this article did a great job including her own personal experiences with abortion laws. Unlike a lot of the articles on the topic, it was not cut and dry full of laws and instead replaced with actual opinions/experiences. I see this topic coming up more especially as Texas recently passed a law that woman would not be able to receive abortions past 6 weeks of fetus age.

This article is reporting the Supreme Courts' decision on voting laws in Arizona. It also gives insight into the future of the Voting Rights Act in the United States. The author is opinionated.

This webpage is an independent pro/con website weighing the issues of assisted suicide. This site contains definitions, polls, real life examples, and just a myriad of pages that helps form opinions on euthanasia.

The debate of same sex marriage. The article examines the public opinion of all perspectives.

Opinion on whether seat belt laws are protective or oppressive.

Article in defense of the bill that is facing opposition in DC. Provides arguments as to why this bill should pass and the effects it could have.

Pro's and Con's for the debate on Abortion. Gives more factual information versus personal opinion. Followed by an article questioning "Should abortion be legal?"

This is essentially a debate website. It states the two sides to the argument of assisted suicide and people can come to the website and state their opinions on the debate.

Assisted suicide is legal in a few states and still debated in a few other states. Other issues such as who should be responsible for aiding in the assisted suicide and who has the right to choose assisted suicide is still a debate. Six experts share their opinions and experiences relating to the topic.

Everyone has an opinion on animal shelters. No kill VS kill shelters. Some make opinions without doing research. I found this article and it shows both sides of the "animal shelter debate". It talks about what the definitions are for the shelters and how the shelters processes work. Both shelters seem to have there pros and cons.

This website talks about the different opinions of whether or not kids should wear school uniforms. This article says that school uniforms may help prevent violence and make a better learning environment. The article also gives other possible benefits of wearing school uniforms. 

I personally have never been a fan of school uniforms for my own children but I can understand how they are warranted in some districts. Some parents may not be able to affront the things other students have making them feel inferior; this allows for everyone to maintain the same sense of self without being picked on.

I can see both sides to this issue but honestly I think that children should be able to pick what they want to wear appropriate of course but to be able to have that voice through clothing when they might not have a voice in general can do a lot of a child I think.

A current topic since Trumps's campaign for presidency, and specifically right now with President Trump's inauguration last week, this article talks about the cost's of building a wall along the U.S./Mexico border, which would be roughly 2,000 miles in length. Trump made this promise throughout his campaign and seems to be focused on taking the steps towards this within the last week. This article talks about the cost's of building such a wall. I found it very interesting how they add up.

I hope Trump has a large piggy-bank because I don't see where this money will come from. His presidency isn't going to be easy for him if this is how he wishes to start. We are in an age of equality and fairness. More seed opposed than for it.

I agree with Hailey hopefully our president has a saving account because I don't think that Mexico will pay the way for him. In my opinion Donald Trump is going to gain enemies from all over the world because he is not treating everybody the same.

An article about the new attorney generals view on FADA. States his opinion on why it is needed.