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The Supreme Court
The nine Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court and judges of both federal and state courts have a significant affect on American life. Meet here to discuss the current Supreme Court and the docket of cases they have recently decided or will consider this term. Or share your views about the operation of the federal and state courts.
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Re: Judicial Independence
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Criminal Justice
The criminal justice system touches many lives: crime victims and those accused of committing crimes, as well as law enforcement officials, lawyers, and judges. At this forum, add your views about crime, the rights of defendants, police work or prison conditions. Share what you think about whether the Fourth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments adequately protect the accused or too often allow the guilty to go free.
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Re: Private security vs P...
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05-12-2008 5:38 PM
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Civil and Human Rights
This is the forum to discuss civil and human rights and the host of laws that permit or outlaw discrimination based on race, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation or age. If you’re concerned about human rights around the world, here’s the place to say your piece.
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Re: RE: Drug Testing
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07-23-2008 4:24 PM
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The Environment
Whether you think it is government’s responsibility to protect the planet or you believe that the market should direct environmental policy, this is the forum for you. Here you can discuss conservation, development of energy resources, global warming, endangered species, animal rights or other national or international environmental policies that affect our world.
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Re: ARE CURRENT WATER POL...
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02-20-2008 11:22 PM
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Economic Justice
Do you fear the “Wal-Martization” of America or do you applaud the low prices that come with big box retailers? Are you concerned that America’s businesses are overburdened by governmental regulations or that workers don’t get a fair shake? If you are interested in economic policy, globalization, the rights of workers, or foreign aid and trade, this is the place to join the conversation.
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Re: Foreign Aid, Free Tra...
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05-21-2008 11:01 AM
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Education
Sound off on public vs. private schooling, policies affecting higher education, alternative education programs and vocational training. This forum is for everything from the No Child Left Behind law to SATs to academic freedom.
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Re: RE: Still Segregated?...
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06-07-2008 5:49 PM
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Elections and Campaigns
Discuss voting rights, elections, campaign finance and political advertising in this forum. Because democracy matters.
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Re: ELECTION REFORM: HOW...
by cjbf
03-18-2008 8:50 AM
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Freedom of Expression
This is the spot to talk about freedom of speech, of the press, of assembly and association that are protected by the First Amendment. Spout off about federal laws against internet porn, FCC fines against Howard Stern for indecency, or the rights of workers to speak out about workplace hazards. There is no better place to join the debate on policies which affect your First Freedoms.
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DO OUR FIGHTING MEN AND W...
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06-09-2008 12:22 PM
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Health Care Policy
How government protects or fails to protect your physical and mental health raises a number of public policy concerns: FDA regulation of the food supply, the legalization of medical marijuana, HIV/AIDS programs or reform of the health care system are just a few of the health care issues that will be discussed here. Health care policy wonks…this one’s for you.
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Re: IS THERE A RIGHT TO H...
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07-12-2008 5:22 PM
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Bombs, Borders and International Affairs
This forum is for discussion of the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, military policy, national security and the international war on terrorism. But that’s not all. You can also give us your views on immigration and border security, international law and politics and the United Nations.
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Re: THE TENSION BETWEEN S...
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03-05-2008 6:09 PM
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Religious Freedom
Religious liberty is one of the most practiced freedoms guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and religion affects a range of public policy concerns from prayer in schools to school vouchers to whether your neighborhood can put a crèche on the town square. In this forum you can hold forth on the dual prongs of religious freedom: freedom to practice (or not practice) your religion and the separation of church and state.
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Re: Religious freedom is...
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07-26-2008 8:22 AM
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Science & Technology
From stem cell research to the future of NASA, how the law and government policy affects science, medical and technological research and innovation is the topic of this forum.
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Re: NEUROLAW: THE NEW FRO...
by NeuroProf
05-15-2008 8:57 PM
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Miscellaneous
Not every peg finds a hole. This forum is for topics that don't fit neatly into any of our other categories.
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Re: RE: Stem Cell Researc...
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07-14-2008 11:01 PM
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