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South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley signed a bill into law Thursday that will bring down the Confederate flag outside the Statehouse, a move that seemed unthinkable only a month ago in this Deep South state that was the first to secede from the Union.

This can go either way for people with different backgrounds. The flag can either mean independence and freedom but some take it as being different from the U.S. and it is tied to racism even,

The flag does represent a rebellion against the American government.

South Carolina charges women for "fetal abuse" because of using cocaine during her pregnancy and as a result the child was stillborn. The law makes it possible to charge a woman for using drugs during a pregnancy. There are also rehabilitation treatments that are offered but many contest that it will intimidate possible candidates.

Although this paper was written back in 1996, I find its vision uncanny. To note that this paper was not written in the United States nor Europe or Canada, but in South Africa. J.J. Britz brings together the concept of privacy as it relates to ethics, confidentiality, socio-economical effects, and autonomy. Well written and researched.

Slate publishes an article discussing the usage of contraception in America. The governor of South Carolina, Nikki Haley, states that women care as much about the issue of contraception as men do. Political science shows that there is not much of a difference in view points when comparing men and women.

Following the shooting at a predominately black church in Charleston, South Carolina, the state is considering removing the Confederate flag from its capitol. But how did it get there in the first place? South Carolina's confederate flag hasn't been flying since the Civil War.

This article talks about the issues with religion in public schools. A South Carolina middle school had a school assembly based on Jesus and prayer which became a subject of legal scrutiny. Some participants embraced the assembly while others felt very uncomfortable.

the author of the article is not one sided. The person states the difference between pro life and pro choice. There are also facts given on the US abortions and South Africa.

The Mormon church has plans to build 31 new temples worldwide and restore 5. Some new temples will be built in Barranquilla, Colombia; Durban, South Africa; Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo; and Star Valley, Wyo

This site easily identifies which states government have the most control over their citizen by a large margin. Ironicly New York, California, and Maryland are some of the most oppresive states. While New Hampshire, South Dakota, and Colorado rank among the most free.

This article is about a recent study that indicates which states have more personal freedoms. The study was based on laws and how strict they were and the restrictions on the citizens of that state. It was conducted to see which states allow their citizens to leave the most personal, private, and free life possible.

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Its champions have argued it's a symbol of Southern culture, the historic flag of the South. Critics say it's a racist symbol that represents a war to uphold slavery and, later, a battle to oppose civil rights advances. We take a look at the flags of the Confederacy to sort out the facts.

The emotional reactions surrounding the flag are a marker of the its often-controversial legacy and its importance as a symbol of the South - one with roots in design, military history and psychology.

Civic leaders, activists, artists and others are celebrating, marching and paying homage Monday to Martin Luther King Jr., marking the 30th anniversary of the federal holiday honoring the slain civil rights leader. In South Carolina, civil rights leaders planned a march to their state capitol as in past years when their rally highlighted calls to remove the Confederate flag from Statehouse grounds.

I'm really glad this symbol is being recognized and taken down in other states, especially those with discriminating acts recently taking place.

I think this is a great thing. Especially considering all of the racial issues we have been having lately through out the country I think this is a huge step in the right direction.

The House has voted to ban the display of Confederate flags at historic federal cemeteries in the deep South.

Shootings by police per month in 2016 Shootings by police per month in 2015 Shooting deaths per million residents, by state So far this year, there have been shootings per million people nationwide. The highest state rates fall in the South and West. Locations of the shootings Each marks the location of a deadly shooting.

I think that it is great that people are looking at both shootings made by not only regular people yet also people that are shot by the police. I think it is an interesting statistic to look at.

It is good to get the stats on the number of people killed by the police and other individuals. That way, no harsh bias can be argued.