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Laura Sutphen

Immigration and what may happen - 0 views

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    I love the New York Times, again this article is very imformative, it give information on illegal immigration. Somethings the article talks about is Mexican Immigration has declined, and if a illegal is caught speeding should they deported and a little bit about the background of illegal immigration.
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    The New Times really points out some great facts in this article. They show that immigration is a important issue that is going on with the U.S. today. It also shows how different things can be for immigrants depending on who is the new elected president. While Mitt Romney is taking the side that may be harder on illegal immigrants, Obama seems to welcoming people to run across the boarder. Michal Czerwonka for The New York Times may be more of a photographer than a writer but he really did a great job showing both sides views.
Christina Shepherd

gun laws - 0 views

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    The new laws in Az state that hunters can hunt as long as they are a quarter mile away from a structure. Also the new law states that you do not need the required training or permit to conceal a gun. The recent bill says that a person with a mental illness cannot conceal a weapon at all. But this new bill says that with a evidentiary hearing and records that the person is stable now and not mentally ill can put a weapon back in this persons hand....
Jacqie Powers

News- With new Congress comes a new push for gun laws - 0 views

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    CNN News on the topic of possible stricter gun laws. It goes into detail on some of the debate and political influences.
Ben Blessington

New Black Panthers back at Philly voting site - 0 views

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    New Black Panther party members are seen outside voting polls in the 2008 and 2012 elections. Some embrace then saying that they protect anyone in the area. Others claim intimidation for citizens who would vote republican. Former Navy Seals, among others, would attempt to counter the New Black Panther party members on Election Day.
Diane Beeson

Insight to Possible Loss on Constitutional Rights? - 0 views

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    In this article, the author feel our constitutional rights are at risk with the new National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed by President Obama. She goes on to explain that the new act will let the government detain anyone who may be affiliated with terrorists, or the sources of terrorists without a trial, which is our Sixth Amendment.
Keith Walentiny

New York Soda Ban - 1 views

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    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.
Ellexis Zieska

Gun Law debate - 0 views

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    This is about making the new gun laws but two people debating on weather or not they should be new laws or if they should just have stronger enforcement and better background checks.
Ben Blessington

'Obamacare' to hit smokers with huge penalties - RT - 0 views

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    New penalties that insurance companies can charge for smokers under the new Affordable Care Act are contested. Smokers will have to deal with new penalties when people with seemingly worst conditions are left alone. Maybe the Affordable Care Act won't be so affordable.
Alisa Cooper

Jimmy Carter Accuses U.S. of 'Widespread Abuse of Human Rights' - Yahoo! News - 1 views

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    "A former U.S. president is accusing the current president of sanctioning the "widespread abuse of human rights" by authorizing drone strikes to kill suspected terrorists."
Diane Beeson

At Wall Street Protests, Clash of Reporting and Policing - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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    This is an article about Freedom of Press and the battles reporters are experiencing with police officers in New York. Many reporters are fighting to use their right, but many officers are still preventing them and in some cases hurting reporters to do so.
justin thomas

Tiananmen Square News - Breaking World Tiananmen Square News - The New York Times - 0 views

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    this article explains all of the tragic things that happened in china in 1989. this inccident is an example of how bad an oppressive government can be to a population and its personal freedoms, which in this case was the rights to publically protest.
Elizabeth Brzezinski

New York Allows Same-Sex Marriage, Becoming Largest State to Pass Law - NYTimes.com - 0 views

  • I apologize for those who feel offended,” Mr. Grisanti said, adding, “I cannot deny a person, a human being, a taxpayer, a worker, the people of my district and across this state, the State of New York, and those people who make this the great state that it is the same rights that I have with my wife.
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      This statement by Mr. Grisanti, who once opposed same sex marriage, brings forth very valid points; other than their sexual preferences - same sex couples live their lives and abide by the same laws that heterosexual couples do. Why then should gay couples be seen as different under the eyes of the law?
Adrian Miranda

Gay And Civil Rights Groups Band Together To Protest Stop-And-Frisk Practice - 0 views

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    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.
Yanet Vega

A New Mandate on Sex Education - 0 views

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    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.
Brandon Charette

The Issue is Freedom, Not Soft Drinks - 5 views

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    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.
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    Jonathan S. Tobin is a well know Journalist who has won over 50 journalism awards and has had his articles posted in papers such as the NY Times and USA Today talks about how the governments is slowing taking away our freedom. The fact that the government feels they have the right to to tell us what we can or can not eat is amazing to me. To ban soda just because it is bad for you is unreal. If Americans chose to dink soda then that is their choice and they have to deal with the consequences. 
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    Mayor Bloomberg(New York) banned all sugared soft drinks in containers over 16 ounces, because they are thought to be the main cause of obesity. People are outraged, not because they can't have soft drinks, but because a grown adult should be able to make their own decisions.
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    New York City Mayor Bloomberg struck what he claims is another blow for the cause of public health yesterday by announcing a ban on the sale of all sugared drinks in containers that measure larger than 16 ounce servings. Although sugared drinks may cause weight gain, we as Americans should have the choice to drink as much as we want.
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    I agree that it should be an individuals right to choose what they consume or do not consume. There needs to be more education as to how drinking soda in excess effects the body. The child obesity issue is getting out of control as children spend a lot of time using electronic devices rather than going outside to play. I also think that because of fast paced lifestyles and both parents having to work to support the family, children consume more convenience foods/drinks. I think the responsibility is on the individual to make healthy choices not for government to infringe on our personal rights.
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    "... medical costs of the illnesses caused by drinking, eating and smoking are affected in one way or another by the public and that gives government the right to regulate and/or ban such items." I get why they are doing it, I really do. This is a personal freedom I think we should regulate ourselves. This article does have good points. I get sometimes we do need help, but why not attack the big soda companies as well.
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    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.
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    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.
Davina Moyer

Survey: New York, California last in personal freedoms | Fox News - 0 views

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    The article is very generic and does not go into all the questions asked in the survey. Still intresting to see how people view their states.
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    I think this is a good articel. It shows what people think of the states they live in. Very opinionated people I must say.
Leilani Metteba

Do Stop-and-Frisk's in New York City Amount to Racial Profiling? - 0 views

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

New app builds on efforts to reduce food waste - 0 views

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    A new way to reduce waste!
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    40% of food wasted each year? That's crazy. But the app sounds like a good idea....especially useful for finding new recipes to use up all the food that was bought.
Thomas Cook

Physician-Assisted Suicide - 1 views

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    Legislation concerning doctor-assisted suicide is explored in this site. Several states are currently considering new legislation on this matter, including Maine, Michigan, Florida, Oregon, Iowa and New Hampshire. This issue is deeply divisive, and this website explores these divisions.
dylan havener

Arizona Gun Law: Concealed Weapons Allowed Without Permit Under New Law - 0 views

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    The new gun law is explained in this web site. Stating that people do not have to have a permit to conceal a weapon in arizona. It also says what people ages 21 and older have to do in order to carry a concealed weapon.
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    This article explains Arizona's new gun law proposed by Jan Brewer. In Arizona if you are at least 21 years of age you can now carry a concealed weapon with no permit required. This brings back our second amendment rights that many feared were diminishing. Citizens are obviously excited about the new law as it provides means for protection, but police are a little uneasy.
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