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An explanation of what freedom of religion means. It also provides some history about religion.

Alatavista (Original) The Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948, defines freedom of religion and belief as follows: Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes the freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship, and observance. (Article 18) (Paraphrased) In 1948 the United Nations General Assembly clearly stated in Article 108 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: that every person has the right to their freedom of thought, conscience and religion. This extends to a community as well as the individual and encompasses practice, teaching, worship, and observance.

Freedom of assembly is an important right granted to the American people in the Constitution. From SB1070 demonstrators to Occupy demonstators, our right to assembly is an important one.

This is a very interesting article. I have been reading a lot about the Occupy movement, and I agree that the right to assemble is very important and relevant to today's society.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Civil liberties are rights and freedoms that provide an individual specific rights such as the right to life, freedom from torture, freedom from slavery and forced labour, the right to liberty and security, right to a fair trial, the right to defend one's self, the right to privacy, freedom of conscience, freedom of expression, freedom of assembly and association, and the right to marry and have a family.

Freedom of assembly is the individual right to come together and collectively express, promote, pursue and defend common interests. The article talks about specific right regarding association.

This site gives a perspective and the heritage of the right to have a firearm and the assembly of a militia. It reviews some of the more important aspects that constitute what is considered to be the correct interpretation of the second amendment.

Governor Brewer apprehensions on the previous bill were the rights were not spelled out distinctly. She indicated the law could have applied to elementary and high school campuses. The National Rifle Association is in support of the purposed bill. Lawmakers supposedly held assemblies with University and Police officials. January 9th the bill was introduced to the legislature. Supposing the bill passes into law, Arizona would be marked as one out of the only five states where guns are allowed on a college campus.

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.