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The famous reality TV show 'Sister Wives' is using their show to not only educate America about their religious lifestyle, but to help fight to let it be legal once again. Polygamy was outlawed in the 1890s, but it is still practiced today by many Mormon families. The religious practice has to be carefully done in secret for the fear of being convicted. The author states that Mormons just want to freely practice their faith and be left alone about it without legal consequences.

I watched the first season of Sister Wives on Netflix, and, without voicing my personal opinions on the subject, I was really surprised that people are still practicing polygamy.

There are many forms of slavery still happening today. Explore the different crimes of trafficking that are happening everyday. This issue has not disappeared.

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.

This site discusses the origins of body modification, and also that it has become a growing trend today with younger generations. It states that although most procedures are similar, sterilization is much better today.

This article is a brief biography on James Madison and his writing and speeches on many issues we face today. Many of the quotes here are in direct relation to personal freedoms, the dangers and impulses of government, and the responsibilities of the people in a Republic.

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.

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.

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.

Today is the day gun-rights advocates have had in their sights for a long time. Starting today, Arizona residents at least 21 years old can carry a concealed weapon without a permit. The change is part of a broad weapons law by state Sen.

This is article was written the the day the concealed weapon law went into effect in Arizona. This law allows individuals over the age of 21 to carry a concealed wespon.

...21 to carry a concealed weapon without a permit.

This article is based off of another article published in USA Today that called NDAA and it's indefinite detention provision un-American. It comments on how this article is unconstitutional, but our country's leaders don't really care.

An article, written by a woman who grew up in the 1950's, who is commenting on a "recent" survey reference values and morals. At the time, 74% of all Americans believed that nation was in moral decline and 64% felt media was to blame.

This is one of the current debating issues in America today. This article covers rifles and the possible out-law of hand guns. There are also different regulations as each individual state as opposed to federal laws.

Hold the beer bong, nothing wrong with some fun (Here, hold this) Even if we did get a little bit too drunk Time isn't wasted when you're getting wasted Woke up today and all I could say is That party last night was awfully crazy I wish we taped it. I danced my ass off and had this one girl completely naked. Drink my beer and smoke my weed but my good friends is all I need. Pass out at 3, wake up at 10, go out to eat then do it again. Man, I love college.

Marriage, as we know it today, was not always about finding true love. Instead, it was used for socioeconomic power and to build family rapport. It's hard to imagine that prior to 1967, it was illegal for a man and a woman of different races to get married.

Back in the disco days there were mainstreams of pop culture in the 70s, but never seemed understandable. Today disco's relationship with sex is anything less than self-evident.

This article explains how the balancing of personal freedoms works into the government and the workplace of citizens today. A big example this article touches on is how online activity can be monitored. What is really private today?

Technology is advancing faster and faster every minute and privacy is something known of the past now in my opinion. One of my teachers told the class that everything you learn about computers during your freshman and sophomore years of college will most likely be outdated by your junior year - just to help realize how fast technology is actually growing. Anything online can affect you now-a-days it seems. On the news the other day, there was a story about Facebook Friends and your credit. People are actually being denied car loans or things of that sort because of the friends they have on Facebook because if their friends seem unreliable and have bad scores, then the company will assume you do too. It's getting ridiculous to be honest.

These days employers monitor and know everything you are doing. Knowing this, I feel like if you are acting in a way that is respectable both at work and in your personal life, you will have nothing to worry about. I do not see this issue of lack of privacy changing, I see it increasing as time goes on.

Lena and lets call the other women Katya were looking forward to come to the united states and start college adn become fluent engish speakers. THey were shocked when the two men who picked them up changed the plans and made them beome strippers and sex slaves for them for an entire year. Luckily they confinded with an owner at where they stripped, they helped them escape and got the FBI and ICE involved.

This one lists more pros and cons but gives more information and where it stands today. President Obama lifted the ban set by George Bush on March 9, 2009 and will start to give financial support to researchers.

This website talks about the advantages and disadvantages of technology today.

In many ways technology has made it very convenient to do things from the comfort of our homes. This has many advantages, learning is just a click away. There is an application for almost anything from bills, music, health, and gaming. However, in the wrong hands it can be catastrophic.

The US is now offereing free birth control to women in need. Now women who need check ups or anything like that they will not have to pay a co-pay or any out of pocket expenses for that matter.

what should we do in todays society . IS there a wrong or a right when talking about censorship.