Since 2004, many dogs that were meant to be put to sleep have been visiting the Lansing Correctional Facility. The animals are trained by inmates serving time for a variety of different crimes including forgery, robbery, rape, and murder. As a result of the program, over 1,000 dogs have received new homes. The program is funded by donations
Prison Pet Partnership is a program at a women's prison set up to help people with disabilities. It uses animals that are rescued to help rehabilitate female inmates through vocational learning. The program teaches women inmates how to groom the homeless animals in order prepare them to be placed as service animals for disabled people. The program helps the inmates learn new skills, the animals find homes, and the disabled population.
This website gives insight into the laws around AIDS rights. I chose this because it was interesting to learn that people have been discriminated against because of their health. The site touches on a variety of issues including gay and lesbian rights.
This website looks at polygamy and whether it should be legal. While it is an old practice, it is a newer topic that has been highlighted in social media. The site provides a look into the life of polygamy and discusses whether it should be legalized.
This website looks at gay marriage as a right. It provides facts surrounding the issue and gives a history of the issue in different states. It also brings our attention to the issue and asks us to look at the controversy.
This website discusses the right to have healthcare. Because it is such a controversy today, I thought it was relevant to personal freedoms. It advocates for healthcare as a right instead of a privilege.
This website looks at gay rights to adopt. Because adoption is such a large topic, I think this is unique since it looks at gay and lesbian rights. The site outlines the issue and discusses each side.
This website provides sources surrounding the debate to bear arms. I chose it because it offered a variety of websites to choose from in order to look at the issue further. It could be very helpful in a research project.
This website discusses the right for women to choose abortion or not. It discusses the long time controversy and supports a woman's right to choose. It goes into other views of people who are against abortion.
This website looks at the seat belt laws and discusses the safety behind. The main issue is whether seat belts improve safety for people in a vehicle. It pertains to New Jersey specifically but can help us understand this requirement as a personal freedom.
This website discusses a Samoa airline that is charging for tickets based on weight. The personal freedom issue is in regard to if a person should pay more if they are overweight. It is a sensitive issue that will affect many people.
This website discusses the issue surrounding birth control and the right for women to choose. It lays out the ongoing issue and outlines the debate. It is grounded in a political perspective.