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Anti-tobacco forces are opening a new front in the war against smoking by banning it in private places such as homes and cars when children are present. Starting Jan. 1, Texas will restrict smoking in foster parents' homes at all times and in cars when children are present, says Darrell Azar of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

The Pope spoke to American bishops recently about the topic of religious freedom in America. It was described as "eroding" and the bishops are allegedly feeling the heat of openness to gay marriages among other things. The only "religion" I noticed the Pope mentioning concern for, however, was Christianity.

Editorial page from the New York Times about more legislation being introduced regarding internet piracy. OPEN is the name of the new legislation. No word in the article about when this might be brought up for any kind of vote in Congress.

This website offers a rubric of the gun laws that are held by each state as of April, 2000. This information is used to help educate the public on gun crime, control, and enforcement. With this information, it is hoped that it would be used to prevent further crimes, injuries, and death caused by inappropriate gun use.

This is one of the largest growing controversies in the United States. We have a lot of stubborn and close-minded people in this great nation. We all just need to open our hearts a little and accept these people and try to realize where they are coming from. They just want to be able to be happy like anyone would; and be able to marry the one that they love. People say it goes against tradition, and what marriage is valued as...between a man & woman. There are so many traditions that have been changed or forgotten in this day and age, and I am sure that letting these people marry who they want and where they want, isn't going to lead to something horrible. I think that some of us just need to really be educated and try to feel for these people who just want the opportunity to solidify their love for one another with Marraige.

An article addressing different states trying different cases in court. States trying to ban same sex relationships certain rights and benefits. Some states are making it legal for same- sex marriage.

This is about the Supreme Court entering a debate about same sex marriage and are hearing two different cases defending it. It also says the states that have legalized it.

Right now there are certain limitations on abortion; parental involvement, informed consent, and states having funding restriction. FOCA would trump the limits in the different states, removing limits and opening a portal for more abortions.

Terrorism is testing our nation's collective resolve to maintain the freedom, openness and diversity that defines and enriches our society.

This is more of a public debate on whether or not it should be legal to let someone commit suicide or not. This debate is open to public and many writers bring up ever valid points on whether it is okay to assisted someone with their own suicide if they ask or whether that is considered murder.

In this article, Lorna Jaynes expresses her thoughts on gay marriage and polygomy. She thinks that gay marrige should be allowed and that people who are also in favore of making it legal and for those who arn't should keep an open mind to other relationship views like polygomy. The reality show Sister Wives is used as a example in that they are being sued because Kody Brown is "married" to four woman. Their argument is that they are not causing and physical problems for anyone and they are not harming their children in any way so the government should stay out of their presonal lives.

This article is about gay marriage, polygamy, and contracts. If gay couples who are "married" or in a domestic partnership do not get the same benefits as a regular married couple. The author of this article is pressing for gays to have the same rights as everyone else. Moreover, the latest in polygamy in Utah is felt by many to be too much in to another person's business. It is that the state if Utah is 'persecuting citizens for living their religious values.

this site explains freedom of speech and what laws restrict our freedom. The ACLU is an organization that has been around since 1920 keeping our freedom of speech as open as they can. It is a great site that shows all kinds of freedoms.

Mitt Romney's announcement Friday that he will not run for president a third time has opened up many eyes. Jeb bush is now the lead candidate. Romney was the runner up or has been talked about a lot in the past two elections.

Congress needs to acknowledge the reality that most immigrants are here to stay.Businesses should have the freedom to hire any immigrant worker long as the immigrant does not violate the property rights of other Americans.They should have high standards and requirements to qualify for working, citizenship,government funded benefits, and education.

Congress needs to acknowledge the reality that most immigrants are here to stay.Businesses should have the freedom to hire any immigrant worker long as the immigrant does not violate the property rights of other Americans.They should have high standards and requirements to qualify for working, citizenship,government funded benefits, and education.

Many people are outraged that obama reformed anti immigration laws allowing immigrants without papers stay. This opens the door for millions of immigrants job opportunities.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Ohio House on Tuesday advanced a bill to block state and federal dollars from reaching Planned Parenthood in response to controversial undercover videos released this summer by anti-abortion advocates.

Thee anti-discrimination laws intertwine with religious liberties. There are many things that people do in a day to day basis that they can be discriminated on whether it is getting a wedding cake or going out to eat where they can be denied. Yet it has also opened a wide range of possibilities for those who were being discriminated on to go other places for their choices.

The war on terror is not a war like World War II. The enemy is not a state and it is not clear how victory will be reached. This means any loss of privacy will be open ended and may last for many years.