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Sadly, many people do not know about the history of Native American's and the US government. This is a page where one can find some (not all) of the historic events that Native Americans had to go through to fight for their land and rights.

Sadly, many people do not know about the history of Native American's and the US government. This is a page where one can find some (not all) of the historic events that Native Americans had to go through to fight for their land and rights.

The article tells the history of immigration in the U.S. which is interesting if you don't know it. The website is also a good source for other articles and information regarding immigration.

This website discusses the history of the Fair Housing Act. I thought it might be useful for anyone wanting to explore this subject with the recent housing issues our country has been experiencing.

This page in particular gives a summary of U.S. immigration history bringing to current. The website contains news and information but main focus is to aide in immigration providing visas, etc.

This article outlines the emergence of Allopathic Medicine (Modern Day Medicine) in the Western World. It shows a timeline that outlines the progress medicine has made throughout the history of man. I briefly discusses how the model of Allopathic Medicine got it foothold and took control of the medical model in the West.

This article talks about whether or not terminally ill, suffering people should have the right to choose to end their own life in a painless manner, like we do with animals, or even how we use it with the death penalty in some states. It talks about it as a Global issue. It gives you the history on the issue. It gives you the whole ethical debate on the issue.

This article gives a history lesson concerning education since our country was founded. The author stresses that the issues we face today cannot be solved by the bureaucratic education of our citizens and that we must get back the desire to learn and be educated if any change is to be made.

Amy Wallace shares a condensed, easy to read time line explaining how vaccinations became such a hot topic issue. Starting with the discovery that immunizations were exposing children to more mercury than the EPA recommends, to the link between MMR and Autism.

Everyone wants to argue gay marriage, but what about gay rights, inclusion? Shouldn't gay people have a right to know and learn their history?

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.

In this article you will learn a little history of the 14th amendment. Then it gets into the inconsistency of the states allowing felon's to vote . Also, The right to vote helps to foster a sense of community for those who feel disconnected and unfairly excluded from civic participation.

Provides a general picture of marriage apart from how we view it today. Marriage was a means of economic progression for a great number of years in various ancient societies. Some continue this tradition today. While the Western view has adopted to see marriage a consensual a agreement of love and commitment between two people.

In California, protesters are fighting to repeal the nation's first law requiring public schools to include prominent gay people and gay rights' milestones in school lessons. Some fear that it would expose young children to "inappropriate" sexual themes, however modern 20th century history often isn't taught until junior year of high school. Proponents of the referendum explain that social studies education covers broad spectrum topics and that those who develop the curriculum would be unlikely to "include the sexual orientation of historical figures unless it is relevant."

Americans have always fought over the use of the death penalty and whether or not it is humane. Different methods for this have been argued and changed for centuries.

What are the risks to smokers and non-smokers? How many people are affected? This article talks about the history of many surgeon general reports and answers these questions.

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.

Last week's tragic shooting at Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C., that killed nine black parishioners gathered for a Bible study has renewed the debate over one of the most controversial Southern symbols - the Confederate flag. On Monday, a cascade of both Republicans and Democrats endorsed removing the Confederate flag from the statehouse in Columbia.

Native Americans and the US Government have been in an ongoing dispute. Many may be biased to what side they agree or disagree with only because it is a issue that the United States rarely talks about. This gives a deeper understanding of what happened in both ends of the party.

Native Americans and the US Government have been in an ongoing dispute. Many may be biased to what side they agree or disagree with only because it is a issue that the United States rarely talks about. This gives a deeper understanding of what happened in both ends of the party.

This web site gives a history of laws against and some for gay marriage along with some stats that support gay marriage.