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In this article it gets into some of the same sex unions (marriages), but Mass is the only state that recognizes same sex marriages. There are others that recognize same sex unions, but are not full blown marriages.

This article is talking about The National Education Association's funding. The NEA represents half of the union members working for the local governments, more than any other union. The NEA represents all teachers in grades K-12 public schools. The NEA involves itself in many affairs and spends the most money in the political campaigns out of any major megacorporation or industrial association.

By Vicki Needham - 03/08/11 02:17 PM ET Eight Republican Senators introduced a bill Tuesday giving workers a choice as to whether to join labor unions, which they argue will boost the nation's economy and provide an increase in wages. Sen.

How Arizona voters voted that marriage was a union of one man and one women. Just just two years after they rejected a similar though broader amendment, making Arizona the first state in the Union to reject a ballot initiative aimed at preventing gay marriage.

Mid 2010, Arizona defined marraige as between a man and a woman. Arizona has a ways to go for equal rights.

This is an interesting site for those who wish to discuss gay marriage, it lists the countries around the world where gay unions are currently recognized. It also list US. It also includes the month and year.

This is an interesting site for those who wish to discuss gay marriage, it lists the countries around the world where gay unions are currently recognized. It also list US. It also includes the month and year.

Many states have requested permission to secede from the United States since Barack Obama's second term. This is interesting to see the legality of these requests.

The government are having some concerns with same-sex marriage.They are sticking to the federl law saying marriage consists of one man and a women.They go through sections of marriage act and comparing gay marriage to civil unions.

It talks about how Arizon voters 44% wanting it to be legal and 45% still illegal

The article gives an explanation of what the right to work law really is about and how it affects people and unions.

How the European Union (EU) decides to move forward with their online privacy laws in regard to personal information, will greatly impact how the U.S. proceeds with theirs. The "economic partnership" between the two nations are so heavily intertwined, that legislations across seas will impact U.S. companies. The EU has implemented legislations protecting the rights of online customers. Meanwhile, in the U.S., companies have been reluctant to work with the government in providing U.S. online customers the same protection, because the majority of their profits stem from online advertising. These advertisements work so well because companies have been able to track consumer activities and in turn cater to them according to their habits. Implement government regulations that prevent big companies from doing that and their profits will plummet.

In this article, Marriage should be limited to unions of a man and a woman because they alone can "produce unplanned and unintended offspring," opponents of gay marriage have told the Supreme Court. By contrast, when same-sex couples decide to have children, "substantial advance planning is required.'

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The article discusses the reason behind the gay marriage and why its so controversial right now. It stays that same sex marriage futher threatens the American's religious rights. "The "sanctity of marriage" will be further undermined if the institution is open to "profane" homosexual unions. Unlike many American conservatives, liberals tend to regard marriage primarily as an expression of love and commitment, often taking God out of the equation. "

In this article it demonstrates how establishing school uniforms is a breach of the first amendment. Is it a pro or con on our society and if it is better for the environment are not always thoughts that the parents have.

Some schools believe that wearing uniforms had reduced rates of gang and violence. However, some parents, and the American Civil Liberties Union, believe that requiring uniforms violates civil liberties.

Educational article giving a breif history of abortion. Covers several court decisions from the mid 1800's to present. Argues for the right of a women to choose to have an abortion or not.

This website advocates for human rights for inmates.  Specifically, the site discusses the need to insure humane treatment of prisoners and the prevention of cruel and unusual punishment, such as the overuse of solitary confinement.

There is a union called UNOS and it is actively functioning on the state level and health community (hospitals and stuff). They hold exhibits and fairs and expos to influence thousands of individuals. Their staff and volunteer personal inform people by having speeches and handing out brochures.

Angry Wisconsin residents petitioned to have the election of their Governor Scott Walker recalled. The voters took up the petition after the Walker moved to strip away union rights.

Marriage serves two different purposes in religion and government. Same-sex couples wish for the same treatment as married couples under the eyes of the law. Society should stop the argument over who can marry and get back to more important issues, such as addressing divorce rates.

This article talks about how marriage is the foundation of human civilization and the effects of redefining marriage. Forty-one states agree that marriage is between a man and a woman and children need a mother and a father.

My personal belief is that marriage is to be between a man and a woman, however, I also believe that is it not my place to judge anyone. Who am I to tell someone who to love? These days marriages that last are rare. If a same sex couple love each other and are happy together, I think they should be able to be married. There are a lot of same sex couple who have lived together as couple for a lot longer than most marriages last.

When I read "The nine justices are considering challenges to state and federal laws defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman. The two cases before it provide an important opportunity for Americans to reflect on three questions: What is marriage? Why does it matter for public policy? And what are the consequences of redefining marriage?" it blew my mind a little, because it is challenging every American to think about marriage. Not just as a sex (male or Female) thing but as a whole.