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Homosexuality

2012
Presents articles and essays with opposing viewpoints on the topic of homosexuality, including whether it is a sin as expressed in the Bible and the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell.".

Homelessness

2012
Examines the issue of homelessness, discussing causes and possible solutions.

Birth control

2012
Contains twelve articles that provide a variety of perspectives on issues related to birth control, discussing the role of birth control in sex education programs, birth control access and restrictions, and more.

Adoption

2012
Authors explore multiple viewpoints on whether crisis pregnancy centers pressure women to choose adoption, whether gay people should be allowed to adopt, and whether adopted children can choose to seek their birth parents.

Teen suicide

2009
Presents a discussion of suicide among teenagers that covers high-risk population statistics, causes of suicide, the role of antidepressants and cyberbullying, and the benefits of open classroom communication, crisis hotlines, and high school programs to prevent the problem.

Activism

2010
Presents essays from a variety of perspectives on activism, discussing such topics as whether or not activism should be taught in schools, the effectiveness of celebrity activists, and whether nonviolent activism can be successful.

Consumer culture

2011
Discuss varying points of view about consumerism, including such topics as whether consumerism benefits society, harms children, and leads to overconsumption, and the impact that it has on American spending habits.

Drugs

2011
Contains essays that provide a variety of perspectives on drugs, debating issues of addiction, the harmfulness of marijuana, marijuana legalization, teen prescription drug abuse, home drug tests, and random drug testing.

Alcoholism

2010
Discusses the reasons why some people abuse alcohol, the debate whether alcoholism is a disease or a learned behavior, and treatment programs to help alcoholics and their families.

Teens and employment

2011
Presents essays from a variety of perspectives on teens and employment, discussing such topics as workplace safety, sexual harassment, the lasting consequences of teen unemployment, and the role of government in creating employment opportunities for teens.

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