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11/20/09 - What are Muslim perspectives on euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:00:00 PST

euthanasia.procon.org - UPDATED: What are Muslim perspectives on euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide?

11/19/09 - Does the US need affirmative action?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:00:00 PST

aclu.procon.org - UPDATED: Does the US need affirmative action?

11/13/09 - Top Ten Pros and Cons

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:00:00 PST

usiraq.procon.org - UPDATED: Top Ten Pros and Cons - Read the top arguments (10 Pro and 10 Con) about whether or not the US should have attacked Iraq. The debate surrounds issues such as Iraq as a threat to the US, possible Iraqi ties to al-Qaeda, WMDs, oil as a reason for invading, and more.

11/13/09 - American Medical Association

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:00:00 PST

medicalmarijuana.procon.org - The American Medical Association changed its official medical marijuana policy and now "urges that marijuana's status as a federal Schedule I controlled substance be reviewed." Its prior policy stated that "marijuana be retained in Schedule I."

11/09/09 - ACLU in the Supreme Court

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:00:00 PST

aclu.procon.org - UPDATED: The ACLU in the Supreme Court project presents summaries of US Supreme Court cases the ACLU has been involved in. We have now posted 500 summaries out of the 735 ACLU cases heard by the Supreme Court between 1925 and 1999.

11/06/09 - How 728 Schools Use ProCon.org

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:00:00 PST

www.procon.org - UPDATED: How 728 Schools Use ProCon.org - ProCon.org is now used by schools in all 50 US states (North Dakota just added) and 17 countries (Sweden and Macedonia just added). 119 elementary and middle schools, 282 high schools, and 327 colleges and universities use the free nonpartisan research we provide to stimulate critical thinking.

11/06/09 - Healthcare.procon.org

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:00:00 PST

healthcare.procon.org - UPDATED: Healthcare.procon.org references a new World Health Organization report showing that the United States ranked #1 in per capita health care expenditures ($6,719), #31 in life expectancy (78 year average lifespan), and #152 in infant mortality rate (6 deaths per 1,000 infants) out of 193 countries.

11/05/09 - Same-Sex Marriage Timeline

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:00:00 PST

borngay.procon.org - UPDATED: Same-Sex Marriage Timeline: Maine becomes the 31st US state to reject same-sex marriage at the ballot box. It remains legal in five states (CT, IA, MA, NH, VT).

11/05/09 - Did You Know?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:00:00 PST

prostitution.procon.org - UPDATED: Did You Know? - An estimated 1% of American women have worked as prostitutes. Selling non-coital sex acts is legal in Japan. The number of US prostitution-related arrests ranged from California's 14,506 to Vermont's three in 2004. Read these and other interesting little known facts in the legalizing prostitution debate.

11/04/09 - Rhode Island Outlaws Indoor Prostitution, Closing Legal Loophole

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:00:00 PST

prostitution.procon.org - NEW: Rhode Island Outlaws Indoor Prostitution, Closing Legal Loophole - Prostitution in Rhode Island became legal in 1980 due to a legal loophole in state laws. Nevada now remains the only US state with legal prostitution.

11/04/09 - ProCon.org Volunteers and Interns

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:00:00 PST

www.procon.org - NEW: ProCon.org Volunteers and Interns - See the latest volunteer research opportunities at ProCon.org along with profiles of our talented and hard working senior interns, interns, and volunteers.

10/30/09 - "Should marijuana be rescheduled?"

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:00:00 PST

medicalmarijuana.procon.org - UPDATED: "Should marijuana be rescheduled?" (45 KB) Read our five-page pro and con document about whether marijuana should be reclassified to Schedule II or III or lower, instead of its current classification in Schedule I with drugs like LSD and heroin.

10/29/09 - Physicians' Views on Medical Marijuana

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:00:00 PST

medicalmarijuana.procon.org - UPDATED: Physicians' Views on Medical Marijuana - See 90 physicians' views on whether or not marijuana should be a medical option. Our updated research shows that 54.4% of physicians cited on medicalmarijuana.procon.org are Pro medical marijuana, including Dr. John A. Benson, Jr., one of the authors of the 1999 Institute of Medicine report "Marijuana and Medicine: Assessing the Science Base."

10/29/09 - Survey for High School Students Only

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:00:00 PST

www.procon.org - NEW: Survey for High School Students Only - If you're in high school, please take our 10 question survey about ProCon.org, critical thinking, and you.

10/28/09 - Should hate crime legislation include sexual orientation?

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:00:00 PST

borngay.procon.org - UPDATED: Should hate crime legislation include sexual orientation? - Today President Obama signed into law the first federal law that includes protection for victims of sexual orientation related hate crimes. Read pro and con arguments on whether such legislation should have been passed.

10/28/09 - Top Ten Pros and Cons

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:00:00 PST

felonvoting.procon.org - UPDATED: Top Ten Pros and Cons - Read our top ten arguments about whether or not felons should be allowed to vote, including the debate surrounding issues such as racial discrimination in the criminal justice system, crime deterrence, and constitutional legality.

10/27/09 - Should the US build more hydropower dams?

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:00:00 PST

alternativeenergy.procon.org - NEW: Should the US build more hydropower dams?

10/26/09 - Can alternative energy effectively replace fossil fuels?

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:00:00 PST

alternativeenergy.procon.org - UPDATED: Can alternative energy effectively replace fossil fuels?

10/23/09 - Is marijuana an effective treatment for reducing nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy?

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:00:00 PST

medicalmarijuana.procon.org - UPDATED: Is marijuana an effective treatment for reducing nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy?

10/21/09 - What are Jewish perspectives on euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide?

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:00:00 PST

euthanasia.procon.org - UPDATED: What are Jewish perspectives on euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide?

10/19/09 - US Department of Justice advises federal prosecutors not to target individuals with cancer or other serious illnesses in the 13 states where medical marijuana is legal

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:00:00 PST

medicalmarijuana.procon.org - NEW: US Department of Justice advises federal prosecutors not to target individuals with cancer or other serious illnesses in the 13 states where medical marijuana is legal. See the full memo, the pro and con opinions on the new policy, and related links.

10/19/09 - What are Catholic perspectives on euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide?

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:00:00 PST

euthanasia.procon.org - UPDATED: What are Catholic perspectives on euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide?

10/16/09 - Top Pro, Con, and Not Clearly Pro or Con Quotes on Cell Phones and Safety

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:00:00 PST

cellphones.procon.org - NEW: Top Pro, Con, and Not Clearly Pro or Con Quotes on Cell Phones and Safety - Read the pro and con opinions of expert organizations, such as the Federal Communications Commission, doctors, scientists, and politicians, like President Obama, in response to our site's core question: "Are cell phones safe?"

10/16/09 - What are Christian perspectives on euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide?

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:00:00 PST

euthanasia.procon.org - UPDATED: What are Christian perspectives on euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide?

10/15/09 - What are Hindu perspectives on euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide?

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:00:00 PST

euthanasia.procon.org - UPDATED: What are Hindu perspectives on euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide?

10/15/09 - 100 Countries and Their Prostitution Policies

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:00:00 PST

prostitution.procon.org - UPDATED: 100 Countries and Their Prostitution Policies - Of the 100 countries featured on our chart, 50 (50%) have legal prostitution, 10 (10%) have limited legality, and 40 (40%) have outlawed it. See their policies on prostitution, brothel ownership, and pimping.

10/14/09 - NEW ProCon.org Website! - Are social networking sites good for our society?

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:00:00 PST

socialnetworking.procon.org - NEW ProCon.org Website! - Are social networking sites good for our society? - The popularity of social networking sites more than quadrupled from 2005 to 2009. Facebook has more than 300 million users worldwide, MySpace has about 130 million, and Twitter has an estimated 54 million. With the growth of social networking sites come concerns about threats to children's safety, lowered worker productivity, and potential security breaches. ProCon.org's newest website explores the pros and cons of whether social networking sites are good for our society.

10/08/09 - Has legalizing voluntary euthanasia in Belgium and Holland created a slippery slope to involuntary euthanasia?

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:00:00 PST

euthanasia.procon.org - UPDATED: Has legalizing voluntary euthanasia in Belgium and Holland created a slippery slope to involuntary euthanasia?

10/07/09 - Benefits of Teaching Controversial Issues

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:00:00 PST

www.procon.org - UPDATED: Benefits of Teaching Controversial Issues - Five highlighted facts about the benefits of critical thinking and 28 articles, studies, and books about teaching controversial issues in the classroom

10/06/09 - How 676 Schools Are Using ProCon.org

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:00:00 PST

www.procon.org - UPDATED: How 676 Schools Are Using ProCon.org - 676 schools in 49 states and 15 countries use ProCon.org in their K-12 and university level lesson plans, classrooms, and school libraries. The list is comprised of 113 elementary and middle schools, 261 high schools, and 302 colleges and universities.

10/05/09 - Lesson Planning with ProCon.org

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:00:00 PST

www.procon.org - UPDATED: Lesson Planning with ProCon.org - 11 lesson plan ideas for using ProCon.org in the classroom to engage critical thinking while meeting 15 national teaching standards

10/02/09 - Summary for ACLU supreme court case Albright v. Oliver

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:00:00 PST

aclu.procon.org - Summary for ACLU supreme court case Albright v. Oliver (1994) - After a man's drug case is dismissed he alleges his due process rights were violated for being tried in the first place

10/02/09 - Summary for ACLU supreme court case Idaho v. Wright

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:00:00 PST

aclu.procon.org - Summary for ACLU supreme court case Idaho v. Wright (1990) - The admissibility of a young girl's statements regarding sexual abuse by her parents is challenged in the courts

10/02/09 - Summary for ACLU supreme court case City of Springfield v. Kibbe

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:00:00 PST

aclu.procon.org - Summary for ACLU supreme court case City of Springfield v. Kibbe (1987) - Police department is sued for shooting a man during pursuit

10/02/09 - Summary for ACLU supreme court case Allen v. McCurry

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:00:00 PST

aclu.procon.org - Summary for ACLU supreme court case Allen v. McCurry (1980) - Man convicted of heroin possession and intent to kill seeks relief for an alleged 4th Amendment violation

10/02/09 - Summary for ACLU supreme court case Smith v. Daily Mail Publishing Company

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:00:00 PST

aclu.procon.org - Summary for ACLU supreme court case Smith v. Daily Mail Publishing Company (1979) - Newspaper sued for publishing the name of a juvenile offender without prior written approval

10/02/09 - Summary for ACLU supreme court case Department of Public Safety of Alabama v. Rawlinson

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:00:00 PST

aclu.procon.org - Summary for ACLU supreme court case Department of Public Safety of Alabama v. Rawlinson (1977) - Woman challenges Alabama statute barring her employment in a correctional facility because of her physical size

10/02/09 - Summary for ACLU supreme court case Nashville Gas Company v. Satty

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:00:00 PST

aclu.procon.org - Summary for ACLU supreme court case Nashville Gas Company v. Satty (1977) - Woman challenges former employer's seniority policy claiming it discriminated against women

10/02/09 - Summary for ACLU supreme court case US v. Biswell

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:00:00 PST

aclu.procon.org - Summary for ACLU supreme court case US v. Biswell (1972) - ACLU sides with gun dealer to challenge the constitutionality of a statute that allows warrantless searches of his locked storeroom

10/02/09 - Summary for ACLU supreme court case Adams v. Williams

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:00:00 PST

aclu.procon.org - Summary for ACLU supreme court case Adams v. Williams (1972) - Man caught with heroin and weapons in his car sues for unlawful search

10/02/09 - Summary for ACLU supreme court case Times Film Corp. v. City of Chicago

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:00:00 PST

aclu.procon.org - Summary for ACLU supreme court case Times Film Corp. v. City of Chicago (1961) - Movie company sues City of Chicago for requiring permission to exhibit films

9/30/09 - Summary for ACLU supreme court case US v. James Daniel Good Real Property

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:00:00 PST

aclu.procon.org - Summary for ACLU supreme court case US v. James Daniel Good Real Property (1993) - Government seizes house and four acres of land from marijuana dealer

9/30/09 - Summary for ACLU supreme court case Roberts v. United States

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:00:00 PST

aclu.procon.org - Summary for ACLU supreme court case Roberts v. United States (1980) - Heroin dealer claims harsh sentence unfairly stemmed from noncooperation with police

9/30/09 - Summary for ACLU supreme court case US v. DiFrancesco

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:00:00 PST

aclu.procon.org - Summary for ACLU supreme court case US v. DiFrancesco (1978) - The Court reviews whether the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970 imposes double jeopardy

9/30/09 - Summary for ACLU supreme court case Rizzo v. Goode

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:00:00 PST

aclu.procon.org - Summary for ACLU supreme court case Rizzo v. Goode (1976) - Philadelphia Mayor, City Manager, Director, and Police Commissioner sued by local citizens

9/30/09 - Summary for ACLU supreme court case Sibron v. New York

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:00:00 PST

aclu.procon.org - Summary for ACLU supreme court case Sibron v. New York (1968) - Police seizure of heroin found to violate drug owner's 4th Amendment rights

9/30/09 - Top Pro and Con Quotes on the Right to Health Care

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 PST

healthcare.procon.org - NEW: Top Pro and Con Quotes on the Right to Health Care - Read arguments made by US Presidents Ronald Reagan, Barack Obama, and Franklin D. Roosevelt, US Senator Ted Kennedy, the CEO of Whole Foods, professors, physicians, and others in response to our question "Should all Americans have the right (be entitled) to health care?"

9/30/09 - US Government Seeks Proposals to Grow Marijuana

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 PST

medicalmarijuana.procon.org - NEW: US Government Seeks Proposals to Grow Marijuana - The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is looking for someone to grow up to 6.5 acres of marijuana for federal research and to supply the four patients in the federal Compassionate IND program.