With all the scientific advances in human genetics, it won't be long until we are capable of manipulating genes purely for modification. This violates the right of identity by never giving the individual a chance to decide if they want to leave their traits to nature instead of science.

Gay rights are gaining ground as it is legal in California for a gay couple to get married. However, not everyone is so supportive. A couple is refused from a wedding cake shop and other gay couples are unwelcomed in other places as well.

It is believed that the genetic engineering of human cells is now possible because of the success of Monsanto's crops. This webpage explores the motives for artificial human design and the outcomes some scientists would like to see.

A scientist in New Jersey found a way to combine the traits of two mothers into one egg, which is called cytoplasmic transfer. It is believed that 15 adolescents are currently the product of that finding. This is frightening because it poses a threat to the human genome.

Nudity is legal in the state of California but has been banned in San Francisco. Many support the ban but others say that it violates their rights.

This year in May the state of Maryland had capital punishment eliminated. Supporters claim that the death penalty is unjust because often times a person can be found innocent years later.

This article is written from a pro-legalization of marijuana standpoint. The author compares the drug to alcohol and concludes that it is less harmful.

Some of the pros of legalizing marijuana are that it can be taxed, law enforcement could be doing more productive things with their time and that whether one smokes it should be their own decision. Some of the cons include that marijuana could possibly lead to other drugs and that long term use could be harmful.

A government controlled health care threatens personal freedom. Giving the government more power over something that should be a personal decision is moving in the opposite direction that we should be.

This source is a position paper citing different positions individuals take on the controversial abortion issue. It also debates whether a fetus is a human being or only a "potential human being."