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Discussions about light pollution and how it affects the environment and natural processes. Begins by discussing France's new policy to combat light pollution. Affluence is related to increased light pollution in developing and modernized societies. Methods to maintain lighting demands while combating inefficient uses are discussed. The harms of light pollution are discussed in relation to wildlife.

It is very interesting to think that light affects air pollution. I defiantly would have never thought it was an issue.

I would have never thought this was an actual issue? I am glad i read this article and i am now more informed on this issue. I had no idea light affected pollution.

Native Americans and the US Government have been in an ongoing dispute. Many may be biased to what side they agree or disagree with only because it is a issue that the United States rarely talks about. This gives a deeper understanding of what happened in both ends of the party.

Native Americans and the US Government have been in an ongoing dispute. Many may be biased to what side they agree or disagree with only because it is a issue that the United States rarely talks about. This gives a deeper understanding of what happened in both ends of the party.

There are many forms of slavery still happening today. Explore the different crimes of trafficking that are happening everyday. This issue has not disappeared.

This site discusses Due Process of law: procedural and substantive issues. Due process asserts that no person shall "be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law."

The majority of people, when thinking of health care, consider things such as physical illnesses and things of that sort. Many do not think of mental health, which is an extremely pertinent part of an individual's quality of life. The problems and issues with obtaining services for mental health and maintaining them, sadly, are quite a few. This makes being able to find and receive the help and treatment needed for individuals' with mental health issues difficult and sometimes nearly impossible.

published Aprl. 15, 2012 ; how the TSA can elimate the banned item list and become a little more fluid in the items they disallow to carry.

It is broke. I think we should look at the way Israel handles their airport security.

I looked up how Israel handles with airport security & find this news article: http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/explainer/2011/01/whats_so_great_about_israeli_security.html Sadly, I was not aware of Israel's security. However, I relate to this a great deal since this past May & June I went to Afghanistan - and I was traveling with an Afghan citizen. I understand why they would be more cautious. Our coming back flight stopped in Dubai and we expected to have problems coming into the USA, but we also faced issues in Amsterdam. We were questioned a little longer than the other people - almost missed the flight because of it, twice - in Amsterdam & in the USA to coming to Phoenix. However, it did not bother us - we knew we would face issues. I don't even know how many times I was x-rayed - or how much time we spent talking to officials a little longer than everyone else and it happened everywhere we stopped, not only in the USA! I agree with these terms of not being so strict when leaving the USA, but coming back I could understand why the security was a little tighter.

This article is a brief biography on James Madison and his writing and speeches on many issues we face today. Many of the quotes here are in direct relation to personal freedoms, the dangers and impulses of government, and the responsibilities of the people in a Republic.

I love the New York Times, again this article is very imformative, it give information on illegal immigration. Somethings the article talks about is Mexican Immigration has declined, and if a illegal is caught speeding should they deported and a little bit about the background of illegal immigration.

The New Times really points out some great facts in this article. They show that immigration is a important issue that is going on with the U.S. today. It also shows how different things can be for immigrants depending on who is the new elected president. While Mitt Romney is taking the side that may be harder on illegal immigrants, Obama seems to welcoming people to run across the boarder. Michal Czerwonka for The New York Times may be more of a photographer than a writer but he really did a great job showing both sides views.

This article gives a history lesson concerning education since our country was founded. The author stresses that the issues we face today cannot be solved by the bureaucratic education of our citizens and that we must get back the desire to learn and be educated if any change is to be made.

Mr. Obama backed up same sex marrage and said "I think same-sex couples should be able to get married,"

SOPA and CISPA are congressional bills that are keeping the Internet from being free and open. After several protest against the bills democrats are rethinking there argument and changing there minds.

Small business owners comment on the tax bill, stating that they are roughly 1 million of the people that will feel the tax increase.

Amy Wallace shares a condensed, easy to read time line explaining how vaccinations became such a hot topic issue. Starting with the discovery that immunizations were exposing children to more mercury than the EPA recommends, to the link between MMR and Autism.

This article talks about the rights that come with the first amendment. It explains our freedom of speech, to assemble, to petition, and the freedom of press.

This article discusses gender dysphoria in very young children and the struggles that their families face. It says that forcing a child to conform to the gender in which he was born can lead to mental issues in the future. It also discusses starting young children on hormone therapy to become transgendered.

This article discusses the issues with the death penalty. Included are many real life scenarios. The article also mentions news and laws in various states.

94% of non-elderly residents have coverage since the passage of "Romneycare" in Massechusetts, up from 87%. More residents are also reporting good their own health as good or excellent. The issue that still seems to be a factor, though, is cost.

Gay-rights leaders on Thursday took some of the most direct steps yet to make Maine the seventh state to permit same-sex marriage, as proponents of gay-marriage rights press their case from coast to coast. But in an indication of how controversial the issue remains, several states are considering legislation to roll back gay-marriage rights or further enshrine laws that forbid gay marriage.

article that highlights pros of gay adoption

Article Highlights the pros of gay adoption

This article asks the question, "How much privacy is too much?". Some privacy must be protected while on the internet, but too much privacy would be catastrophic too.