law and legislation

"In this title, readers learn about the #NeverAgain movement, from the history of the right to bear arms to later efforts at gun control, legislation such as the Brady handgun Violence Protection Act and the implementation of background checks, to the school shootings at Columbine, Sandy Hook and Parkland and the creation of #neveragain. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.

"In this title, readers learn about the #IAmAWitness movement, from early research and attempts to stop bullying, Cyberbullying, and bullying's effects such as school shootings and suicides. Also examined are efforts to prevent bullying from Melania Trump's Be Best campaign and The Megan Meier and Tyler Clementi foundations. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.

Twenty-four essays present an overview and opposing arguments regarding whistleblowing and whistleblowers, covering such topics as what motivates whistleblowers, should whistleblowers get compensated, and is whistleblowing the best way to limit corruption.

The author covers the history of the marijuana and how it became illegal in America.

"This book discusses some misconceptions about the law as well as an unintended consequence of girls playing sports. One sidebar suggests reasons why boys in the 1960s and 1970s felt uncomfortable competing against girls, given the beliefs of the time"--Provided by publisher.

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Provides a legal background and analysis of the issues surrounding the same-sex marriage debate.

"On June 26, 2015, the United States Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in all U.S. states, ruling that the Constitution guarantees marriage rights to all citizens regardless of their sexual preference. The historic decision was hailed as a major victory by LGBT-rights advocates, but opponents condemned it as an assault on traditional values. This . . . volume traces the history of the landmark Supreme Court case, including the arguments for and against same-sex marriage"--Provided by publisher.

"Offers global perspectives on the need to expand reproductive health services to ensure the safety and agency of women around the world"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an introduction to gun control in the United States, looking at both sides of the debate.