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On the website, "Speak Up", it wrote the importance of the freedom of speech, no matter how unpopular the ideas may be. The words that are not protected are fighting words, obscenity, and words that create present danger.

Freedom of speech is part of the Constitution and we all have the right to say what we believe.

This website provides statistics of the violence against children from different countries. Also states that it is everyone's responsibility to speak up about violence against children.

I like how this article tells people to speak up about violence. I also like how it shows the different views from other countries.

I like how this article informs people about the issue at hand, and also encourages others to speak up about violence. Also I like how it shows more than one view point.

This article dives into the on going issue of bullying in the workplace. According to the article, more than 47% of people of have been bullied at work. This is an important issue that we as a society need to bring more awareness to.

I am not sure what to think about this article. Am I the only one that thinks it is a little absurd? I say absurd because it seems people are increasingly sensitive. I do not condone bullying. However, an adult should not be bullied at work. I can not think of a profession that it would actually take place. One might say well that is part of the problem. No, just because somebody can't take a joke; are they going to report a coworker to a supervisor. Too many people are too sensitive.

Bullying can happen anywhere and we may just not realize it. Most people don't realize when someones being bullied because it's all seen as a joke.

After the school massacre in Connecticut in 2012, the NRA speaks out about gun control. Should there be more gun control as the government suggests or should schools have armed guards on campus. Safety is important in our schools but what steps are going to be taken to protect personal freedoms and safety.

Here is another article about censorship online - more specifically censorship in online forums. Often times when there are rules set up to protect the users from bullying, they prevent the victims from speaking out more than they stop bullies from tormenting other users.

Recently, Seattle Seahawks player Marshawn Lynch has been in headlines for refusing to speak to the press. Why National Football League players should be forced to speak to the press if they do not feel comfortable. What ever happened to pleading the fifth?

The U.S. Roman Catholic bishops issued a pastoral letter that would criticize abortion and end the disgrace of having an abortion under law.

My mother was born to an unwed 15 year old in 1940. My mother was given away in adoption to a family member. My grandmother wanted to have my mom (she had fallen in love with a service man who was killed in German) but her mom wanted her to have an abortion. It was illegal in those days and my grandmother refused to go to the "special doctor." So she was shipped away to a home for girls like her in Chicago to have my mom. My story is different then most. I am a product of a saved baby. Without my grandmother fighting for my mom, myself, my brother, my children, we would be dead. It is harder to speak to a child that survived abortion. No one has the right to tell me that we do not have the right to live. I am so grateful that abortion was illegal. I am so grateful that my beautiful children are alive.We are blessed.

Whenever this issue comes up one thing always pops into my head. My body, my choice. I am a female that was born and raised in the Catholic church and had to listen to this stuff for years. It never made sense to me why so many people try revoking this right from women. If you don't support it, fine. However, to take the option away from women who do want abortion as an option opens up even more negative doors. When women do not have a safe environment to discuss these options and the operation itself is made illegal then women who are desperate are more likely to go to back alley doctors or try to perform their own abortion. This often leads to more deaths among women whether it be from a botched, cheap operation or a horrific infection. It should also be noted that each woman is different. They might want the option of abortion for various reasons. Perhaps something is wrong with the child, and the doctors note it won't live past a couple of days, maybe the woman was raped and ended up pregnant, perhaps the fetus was dying and was also killing the mother, perhaps the woman just doesn't want children. You never know the circumstances of why a woman chooses to have an abortion, and they should never be judged for it or have that right revoked.

Even though child labor laws were passed decades ago prohibiting employment of underage youngsters, pockets of oppressive child labor exist, literally, on American soil; child farm laborers work long hours in squalid conditions and often receive half the standard minimum wage.

This is a very strong topic. Mostly because children can't really speak up, and we are the ones that need to do it for them. You're childhood should be something you enjoy and not have to struggle through. And the fact that they are always taken advantage of, with low wages and horrible working conditions, makes it an extreme priority in social justice issues.

JAN 28, 2017 - Several Oklahoma social justice groups including the Interfaith Alliance of Oklahoma, Council on American-Islamic Relations-Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice, shared statements expressing their opposition to the ban on immigration recently imposed by the U.S.

This is something that is really hitting the US right now. Trump has issued the ban on immigration, and this isn't right. There are so many people that are standing up to that.

I find it very sad that suicide is the third-leading cause of death for teens and young adults. This article is very clear on what signs to watch for, how to address the person if you do see signs and how to get them help. I feel that after reading this article I will feel more comfortable speaking up in a situation if needed. I hope you guys read this and share it with friends and family.

This is a great article that goes into depth about what causes suicide, what to look out for, etc. Some parents are kind of in the dark about this type of stuff, so it's awesome that such a source exists for parents before it is too late. It makes me sad that it is the third-leading cause of death. A permanent solution to a temporary problem..

I agree 101% how terrible it is that this is the third leading cause of death. Life should not be about spending your time planning on how it will end. I am now happy though that I have the right tools to know how to deal with this type of social justice.

This article speaks of natural gas industries drilling in urban areas of Texas and some of the issues its brings up coming to property rights. Those who own mineral rights will get a monthly check from the gas companies who are drilling under their homes, while those who only own land rights won't receive any compensation.

This article is about supporting children with gay parents. It states ideas, advice, and tips on ways to support a child as a gay parent. It speaks about the important things that should be brought up to children and how to handle different situations.

This website shows a good view on Discrimination not only in racism, but in so many more different views.This website has a lot of credible information that really does have quality in it.

This article talks about how discrimination can be found anywhere. I think that this article is very important. People being discriminated against sometimes feel like they are powerless to speak up and recognizing it as a issue will bring more confidence to those who struggle.

This website talks about Discrimination and inequality. It mentions how discrimination is found in employment, education and more. The author then talks about ways to treat discrimination.

The website describes how to address different scenarios in which the person being bullied and the one carrying out that type of behavior. It also provides the different perspectives such as the spectators have an influence over the one bullying.

This article is very informative on the outlook of bullying. From point A to point B of each child's situation is covered. I think that many parents and school staff would benefit from reading this article.

This speaks volumes to me;I was bullied in sixth grade and didn't know where to turn to,so I froze up. This website is so great! I will be bookmarking it for myself!