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The Office of International Religious Freedom has the mission of promoting religious freedom as a core objective of U.S. foreign policy. The office is headed by Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Suzan Johnson Cook. We monitor religious persecution and discrimination worldwide, recommend and implement policies in respective regions or countries, and develop programs to promote religious freedom.

The DREAM Act is a bill that will make it easier for illegal immigrants to attend school and become a citizen in the long run. This Act will only be allowed to those who meet the requirements of it. The president of the United States is for this bill because he believes those illegal immigrants should not be punished for "the actions of their parents" and be denied to further their education. Without this bill, illegal immigrants wanting to go to school, get a decent job or join the military will not be able to.

Notes: The Roe v. Wade case involved a pregnant single woman ("Roe") who brought a class action challenging the constitutionality of the Texas criminal abortion laws, which prohibited any abortion except to save the woman's life.

Whole Foods takes a stance in support of GMO labeling on food products; demands action by 2018.

okay so it's totally understandable that people want to know what they are eating especially since we are all unique as an individual and some of us care about what we put in our bodies. There are a lot of people who have become vegans and only prefer to eat organic, non-genetically modified foods. Some people view certain things as a concern for their health. Labeling foods is something that I can agree with and believe is completely logical so i fit into the percentile of 92% of the citizens that vote for GMO labeling.

The Obama administration is proposing new rules to share student personal data with public agencies and private entities without consent of the student or his/her family. The information to be shared includes but not limited to grades, household income, mental issues and disciplinary actions. Sharing of such information violates the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act which is designed to protect student and family rights.

This site offers information about what goes into processed foods and how it can affect your health. It provides alternative solutions and ways to improve your diet. It also encourages you to take action in a variety of ways.

Very informative website encouraging ideas to eat healthier. I enjoy reading about new and changes ideas in the food culture because it is evolving just like everything else in the world. Maybe someday everything will be organic and I believe the world will be a much healthier place overall.

This article discusses new gun control measures that have been signed into effect. It discusses the delay in legislation approval by Congress and President Obama taking action to get measures I place. Opinions of the NRA and other sources are provided.

I feel a lot of deja vu reading this article.It's the same old song and dance and none of them have learned that as United States citizens, we like our guns; and we will not be separated from them. Criminals do not follow laws, more gun control is useless without reinforcing the statutes already in place.

Describes how certain human behavior is/can be based on genes but how a large part is based on culture. Also discusses how humans engage in 'group behavior' and how wanting to maintain membership in a group affects each individuals actions while in the group and how behaviors can change outside the group.

Here's a great article written about the Dream Act, which allows young adults, that are immigrants, a chance to obtain a work authorization in order to stay in the United States. The reason this act was put into place was to speak out for those children who came into our countries with their parents and are considered illegal immigrants. These young adults are now dealing with the hardships of living in the U.S. illegally because they were not given a chance to decide on whether or not they wanted to live in this country.

Due to the heighted security on the border patrol, there has been numerous amounts of innocent people killed. Due to the tension, patrol officers are shooting and killing people who aren't trying to come over to the United States.

This makes me sad. Was it really necessary for that boy to be shot so many times? I understand that border patrol officers have an important job to do and they have the right to defend themselves when rocks are being thrown at them, but to shoot someone 11 times? According to the article the boy was shot 7 times in the back, more than likely while attempting to flee. I do not understand why a man who has his hands restrained behind his back would need to be tazered. These actions are not reasonable or necessary.

This site is about the harms of BSL not only to the dog but to the owner as well. It also provides information on how to take action against BSL and better alternatives to BSL.

This older article still holds much significance in the attack on America's personal freedoms. The introduction of helmet and seat belt laws is a fairly new infringement on an individual's right to assume his or her own risk. The laws are passed concerning a "social cost," involved in managing these actions.

Dogs can make wonderful pets, but even the most seemingly mild-mannered dog can bite someone under the right circumstances. Dog owners have a responsibility to provide the right kind of care for their dogs, and to take actions that prevent dog bites.

This site reviews the facts and violations of religious freedom and makes recommendations for action to the President, Secretary of State, and Congress. They discuss the freedom to practice a religion or belief, and ensure that our freedom is not being violated.

Now this article is a bit old but all the information in it still pertains to today's day and age since nothing has been fixed with the prison system's healthcare. More and more costs upon a rising budget for prisons due to overcrowding.

Curtailing antibiotic use in agriculture It is time for action: this use contributes to bacterial resistance in humans. Antibiotics are arguably the single most important and widely used medical intervention of our era.

The legal drinking age for the U.S. should be lowered if the situation is being supervised in certain environments. Many drink underage to "rebel" against society norms so lowering the age would not call for such rebellion. Binge drinking would not take place if environment is being supervised.

Should the legal drinking age in the US be lowered to 18? Articulates that young adults should be allowed to drink in a controlled environment.

I agree and don't think it is any different than teaching young adults how to have safe sex if they choose to have sex. If someone is going to choose to drink at 18, 19, or 20 or 40 for that matter they should be held responsibile for their actions at any age. Why do the laws say purport that a person is an adult at age 18, can drive at age 16, but can't drink until 21? I think it's hypocritical to say someone is an adult at age 18 BUT, you can't drink until your 21.

The Stand Your Ground Laws provide the right to self protection in the event of emergencies. This set of laws provides security to individual citizens seeking protection for themselves and their loved ones;while providing an outlet to the would-be criminal persecution that ensues following a controversial arms related incident. The victim in question will be protected from criminal persecution under theses laws, and the perpetrator will be tried and treated as such. States lacking in these laws require citizens to be subject to deadly force and simply hope for the best when faced against criminal/ harmful actions on their own property.

At Fieldale Farms in Gainesville, Ga. Tom hensley, president of the company says he has to hire 100 workers every week because 100 workers quit every other week. Due to Obama's executive actions, 4 million immigrants can now be here without having to worry as much. Hensley has said that a large majority of workers come from mexico or they are latinos. He also said they are the first to take overtime and they appreciate having a job.