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Media bias

2006
Presents an examination of the debate about the bias in the media, providing a discussion of the various views of fairness and politics in American journalism and media.

Gun control

2003
Presents an overview of the issue of gun control in the United States, and provides varying perspectives on the meaning of the Second Amendment, the effectiveness of gun control laws, and whether gun manufacturers should be held responsible for gun-related deaths.

Fetal rights

2006
Six essays present opposing views on issues regarding fetal rights, including whether an embryo or fetus deserves legal recognition as a person, whether fetal homicide laws threaten women's rights, and whether laws that regulate the conduct of pregnant women invade their privacy.

Religion in public schools

2004
Presents opposing views on religion in public schools including prayer, religious clubs, and the teaching of evolution, and includes a further resource list and guidance on legal research.

Mandatory military service

2004
Explores the arguments both for and against mandatory military service, analyzing the fundamental issues surrounding the debate over mandatory service in the United States.

DNA evidence

2005
Examines DNA testing and the conflicts between law enforcement and civil liberties' concerns that the government has too much access to information about the genetic makeup of its citizens.

Capital punishment

2003
A general introduction to both sides of the debate over capital punishment.

Welfare reform

2005
Contains three sets of articles that provide opposing perspectives on issues related to welfare reform, debating whether society has an obligation to care for the poor, whether recipients of benefits should be made to work, and whether families on welfare should also receive guidance on how to become self-sufficient.

Legalizing marijuana

2004
Provides varying perspectives on issues related to marijuana, discussing the dangers of the drug, the enforcement of marijuana laws, and whether or not marijuana should be legalized, and looking at the future of marijuana policy in the U.S.

Immigration policy

2005
Examines the U.S. immigration laws since the September 11, 2001 terror attacks and discusses the issues of both legal and illegal immigration, government policies regarding immigrants and citizens, the economic costs involved, and the question of whether English should continue as the official language of the United States.

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