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The city of Carpinteria is making it almost impossible to smoke anywhere in the city. Passing anti-smoking laws in almost all outdoor locations. Most of the community colleges in both Ventura and Carpinteria city have already banned smoking on the campuses. City managers say it is to promote a healthy life style. in Ventura city they offer free Nicotine Replacement therapy products.

High-tech surveillance networks are providing police and government with the ability to monitor streets, parks and businesses like never before. Police in Sandy have such a system and call it a deterrent to crime. Still, others say it's an invasion of privacy.

The subject of the child obesity epidemic has been high in the last 4 years. Did the government have to right to force what is or isnt allowed to be served, sold, and purchased on school campuses? This artical has it all explained pretty well.

New York City Mayor is trying to ban sugar drinks that are larger than 16 ounces because it is one of the main causes of obesity. People argue that although they agree with the fact that soft drinks are indeed unhealthy, the government should protect the freedom of the people.

taking away the drinks are going too far but the idea is right, obesity is a huge problem in the US and although it is an argument of freedom to eat, drink etc whatever you may please but when it comes to health that is a whole differnt concern.

New York's stop and frisk policy has led to racial profiling and targeting of law abiding minority citizens.

New York City made stop and search laws in belief that it would lower the rate of violent crimes. Stop and frisk laws allow police to pat down any suspicious person. The amount of people being stopped has reached a high number. Of those many people, it seems that law enforcement is singling out certain races. These races being mainly Latino or African American.

This article argues the fact that the "stop-and-frisk" program implemented in the beginning of the 1990's doesn't help in reducing crime rate; however, there are substantial evidence that say it has been used by NYPD officials as a way of discrimination towards minorities.

Washington, DC- Congressman Neugebauer issued the following statement after learning President Barack Obama signed an executive order ending the Mexico City policy, a ban on federal funds for international groups that perform abortions.

Mayor Bloomberg, of New York City, wants to ban the sell of large sodas and other sugary drinks. The article talks about how if the government can stop the sell of sodas, then what's next, limiting food portions, and meals sold in grocery stores. Thaler an author on these issues, stated that a better way to handle these situations is to nudge people in another direction, like offering kids fruits and veggies in the cafeterias.

Discusses Arizona's and especially Tucson's long history of dark skies as it relates to astronomy as well as old and renewed policies to combat light pollution. Methods are discussed to reduce lighting while encouraging economic growth. Emphasis is placed not only on restoring dark skies outside of city limits, but within city limits as well while not impacting the social benefits of artificial lighting. The cost of wasted energy to light the sky is also discussed.

This talks about the abuse that happens in alot of polygamist marriages and cities. The men claim it is their religious right. But is it a religious right or a con so these men can abuse women and children sexually and physically and have alot of wives. Have the Government pay for their kids?This article talks about all of that

California prop. 215 was passed in 1996, by a 56% vote, legalizing medicinal marijuana. Now, some dispensaries in California are being shut down by the cities they are operating in. Attorneys in the case fighting for the dispensary owners are saying, "cities have the right to regulate... but they do not have the right to ban what the voters said is legal."

Kansas City, MO has passed legislation to allow anyone who is under the age of 31, was brought here before the age of 16, is in school or the military, and has no criminal record to live here without any reprecussions. They are not eligible for a visa, greencard, etc, but can renew their application every two years. This is considered to be a huge victory, but they want the same rights for their parents.

A Federal Judge had to temporary block on unattended displays in a Santa Monica Park. A group of atheists were protesting the displays of Nativity scenes that were a Christmas tradition of the city for the last 60 years.

President Obama on Friday repealed the Mexico City policy, a controversial Reagan-era measure that withheld funding to foreign aid organizations that perform abortions or refer women to abortion providers, which had been rescinded by President Clinton and re-instituted by President Bush.

Obama issued a memorandum rescinding the Mexico City Policy, also known as the "global gag rule," which President Ronald Reagan originally instituted in 1984, President Bill Clinton reversed in 1993 and President George W. Bush revived in 2001.

New York's mayor has proposed a ban on oversized sugary drinks. The author of this story is for the ban. She explains that over the years the portion sizes have increased and so has America's waistline. While she explains that public campaigns that have been launched only go so far and that it would be best to reeducate our children to eat healthier.

It's already against the law for smokers to light up near businesses, parks and playgrounds in California, but one town is now considering a total outdoor smoking ban - even on private property - all at one family's request. City officials in Rocklin, Calif. are weighing the Baker family's complaint about smoke drifting into their [...] It is an upsetting article about a family that is trying to get smoking banned from private property. Their neighbors smoke and it is affecting the family of non-smokers. Not too much info but gives insight on what people are trying to do out there to limit our personal choice of smoking.

Many activist groups protested at the stonewall inn in New York City. The protest was about the stop-and-frisk practice of New York Police. New York police utilize racial profiling to stop-and-frisk people of color to see if they have anything illegal on their person.

Educational Programs in many cites in New York use the program to educated students about sex. Many students learn about sex through out TV or through friends, instead of educational programs. Parents can have the stratification that they children will be well educated about prevention and risk of sex. These will also reduce teen pregnancy and educated girls.

This articles shows statistics that are supporting the idea that obesity is on the decline in elementary and middle school children. It shows how schools are making a more conscience effort to inform children that eating healthy and exercise are extremely important.

The Park 51 project in New York City is again under fire, this time for applying for funds from the 9-11 rebuilding fund. Critics and protesters think the project development is a "slap in the face" as people continue to debate its proximity to Ground Zero. Yet, how can the appropriation of public funding be legally withheld from a specific religious or cultural group?

This article disscusses the allowed amount of dogs a household can own in particular cities. It states that is rural areas you can have as many dogs as you want like owning a business. The reason for a limit per household is to limit noise, odors, and conditions that may harm the dog.