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This website allows you to pick any state in the U.S and find out the gun law. It also gives you a guide on GLBS. When you click on each state it gives you an introducation about the state laws, the State Constitution , Scope of Preemption, Reciprocal Carry, and Criminal Provisions.

This website shows the laws and facts about the states that limit, allow, and manage certain things with same sex marriage. It also has a map of the U.S. with a key showing what the different states marriage acts and same sex marriage laws are. It then gives a history and overview of same sex marriage, talking about what states still have laws against gay marriage, and how involved legislatures are in this argument.

This article gives a break down of information on which states are recognizing gay marriage or domestic partnership. It also lists those states that believe a marriage should be between a man and a woman. It does seem as though in this article, slowly but surely, some states are coming around or will be soon.

This site discusses the states that limit marriage between a man and a woman, and the states that now will issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. It also explains the states that allow spousal rights in a domestic partnership.

Forty-five states, the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands have laws that specifically allow women to breastfeed in any public or private location. Each state has different laws pertaining to breastfeeding in public.

This site includes the many different laws about breastfeeding throughout the states. This is useful to check your sources and use this information in an argument about breastfeeding in public. It includes laws about breastfeeding in public, pertaining to public indecency, breast feeding in the workplace, etc.

This just might be what you need to make this a good topic for this class. Good find.

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.

An Article discussing the states that have the most freedom in the United States. Also states which state has the lesser of freedom in the United States.

Polygamy is a battle of both religion and rights for both types of people who are for or against polygamy. The author states the history behind the laws against polygamy as well as the battle between Reynolds and the US for it to be allowed due to the religious beliefs of Mormons. Reynolds was convicted and charged for polygamy, which in turn, ended it everywhere in the US; especially in Utah. Several times, the Reynolds Law has been challenged, but those who have challenged the law have failed.

The following is a list of smoking bans in the United States. For smoking bans and restrictions outside the United States, see the worldwide list of smoking bans. The United States Congress has not attempted to enact any nationwide federal smoking ban. This is a list from Wikipedia that gives you every state that bans smoking and where each location is banned and when the state banned smoking. It also gives overview of smoking and why its banned. Also fun facts about smoking in other states.

This website says the law on gay marriage in each specific state. Using a map of the United States you can simply click on the state you'd like to know about and off to the right is states the law. It also gives the date in which voters approved or disapproved of such a bill.

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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List of states where people with felony convinctions are barred from voting. Felon voting laws state by state and this site give a good run-down of who, what, where. It also links to major legal cases currently pending.

List of states where people with felony convinctions are barred from voting. Each state has its own laws against or for felons who want to vote.

This site gives gun laws of each state and if there are any permits, training, or other requirements needed by these laws.  The authors of the site make it a point to share all the different laws in each state to inform those who may not know of them.  This helps to prevent any law breaking due to traveling with a gun.

"Washington state regulators have warned a Roman Catholic bishop that his diocese risks running afoul of state campaign finance laws if he follows through with a planned fund-raising effort opposing same-sex marriage on the November ballot."

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. It is the framework for the organization of the United States government and for the relationship of the federal government with the states, citizens, and all people within the United States.

Kody Brown and his "wives" file a lawsuit in the state of Utah. They have named seven different claims and named the govenor of Utah as one of the defendants in the case. They state "they are just one of many plural families living in the state and just want to live their lives."

The fed gov does not recognize same sex marriage, however six states have amended this and grant same sex marriage.

There will be five court cases heard by the supreme court about legalizing same-sex marriage. Several courts have legalized the marriages but 39 states still prohibit it. The DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act), which prevents federal governments from recognizing same sex marriage and allows each state the choice to do so as well, has been found unconstitutional in eight federal courts with two court appeals.

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.

The Common Core standard were brought about by the Obama Administration. The purpose of Common Core is to clearly define what student should be knowing in each grade level and eliminate the unevenness of former state standards. A majority of states have adopted the standard while there are few states who have decided that their current state standards are preferable. The article also goes over the reasons why we have come to this point, and how to move forward.

Here is a list of ten states that protect and restrict personal freedom. The article gives a description of the different regulations that the states either protect or restrict.

This article is really interesting, it talks about should we allow laws to be passed for our own safety but also restricts our personal freedoms.

Talks about 10 states that restrict personal freedoms and the 10 states that protect personal freedoms. It discusses what people are better off with laws designed to protect them but limit their freedom, or with very few laws, allowing them to fend for themselves.

Written on August 18th, 2012 this article informs the public that Gov. Brewer of Arizona as well as the Gov. of Nebraska have declared that "their" states will not offer drivers licenses or any other state benefits to imigrants under President Obama's Dream Act. The article compares Gov. Brewer to George Wallace who was a supporter of segregation in the 60's.