I came across this institute in a previous article on the topic of same-sex adoption. It looks like they focus on education, research and advocacy.

In the last 10 years, it has become more acceptable and easier to adopt if you're a single man or openly gay or lesbian. Before attitudes began changing, though, that group of citizens were generally only able to adopt if they hid their sexual identity. While there are still a couple of states where it's illegal for gays or lesbians to adopt, including Florida and Virginia, most state laws now reflect the shift in social attitude and recognize an equal ability to provide a good home regardless of sexual orientation.

There is a broad definition for Attachment Disorder, according to the Attachment Center. Generally, a child has a hard time bonding and making emotional connections with others, particularly parents or guardians. A number of specialists in child development suggest that it may be the result of a child who feels abandoned or uncared for because of experiences in their early relationships that were negative.

A timely article that talks starts out talking about the difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion. It also gets around to the difficulties involved in both of those options and then asks the question in the headline. Which then spins the article into a question about what IS the correct amount.

Editorial page from the New York Times about more legislation being introduced regarding internet piracy. OPEN is the name of the new legislation. No word in the article about when this might be brought up for any kind of vote in Congress.

The Pope spoke to American bishops recently about the topic of religious freedom in America. It was described as "eroding" and the bishops are allegedly feeling the heat of openness to gay marriages among other things. The only "religion" I noticed the Pope mentioning concern for, however, was Christianity.

Letters to the editor regarding contraception rules in the new health care law. Some employers want to be exempt from the requirement that they offer contraception coverage to employees. The argument seems to be about whether a company owned by a church qualifies as church-based or if they're just a company like other businesses

94% of non-elderly residents have coverage since the passage of "Romneycare" in Massechusetts, up from 87%. More residents are also reporting good their own health as good or excellent. The issue that still seems to be a factor, though, is cost.

The mother of a gay man questioned the Presidential candidate and asked him to justify his position that gays shouldn't adopt. Santorum inferred that gays and lesbians don't have the right because God only grants everybody some rights but the government is in charge of deciding the leftover rights. Florida banned same-sex adoptions in 1977 but the law was challenged and 2 gay men adopted a foster child in 2011

Myths and Facts about Trafficking for Legal and Illegal Prostitution (March 2009). The site has a number of tabs for finding information about prostitution. You can search laws, quick facts and more.

Oregon has a system in place for people to make some choices about their end of life care and whether they want to have their lives sustained or not. The state has set up a database for EMT's and doctors to make it easier to follow the wishes of the patients. Most patients who fill out the POLSR don't want to be resuscitated.

An article about challenge to Arizona's law and the subsequent upholding of the law. Felons must complete the terms of their sentence, including paying fines before their voting rights can be restored. In addition to the fines being paid up, they have to complete their probation.

List of states where people with felony convinctions are barred from voting. Felon voting laws state by state and this site give a good run-down of who, what, where. It also links to major legal cases currently pending.

Simple data for making state-by-state comparisons of age, race, income, businesses, etc.

A snapshot of inmates in the Arizona Dept of Corrections broken down by ethnicity.