Tag: Legislation

I believe I am a tolerant person. I am not a gun owner. I am not a hunter. I don’t even eat meat. But I live with three people who eat meat. I tolerate people who eat meat. I understand that some people like to hunt.

But I don’t like guns.

Thirteen state attorneys general are urging the federal government to broaden religious exemptions for private businesses under the White House’s contraception mandate, claiming the policy violates religious freedoms.

Put simply, the group believes any employer who says he or she objects to contraception should not have to provide contraceptive coverage.

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments regarding same-sex marriage this week.
People are citeing religion as an influence shaping their position.

UDPATE March 27,10:21 a.m.:

Yesterday, one of the Supreme Court Justices stated that the issue of racial inequality had to "perk" from 1898 to 1954. She went on to say that (maybe) the issue of gay marriage needs to perk a while longer.

This week our panelists are debating whether or not women should be allowed to fight in combat.

Most of our writers say yes, but not all agree.

A New Mexico lawmaker has drawn fire for proposing legislation to classify an abortion after a sexual assault as “tampering with evidence.”

Conservatives claim any new gun control regulations are a serious impediment to their ability to defend themselves and their families. Liberals claim guns are destructive to the fabric of society by way of equipping murders with the most efficient tools to kill. Both sides have valid points to make, and the Constitution, for better or worse, guarantees that Americans have certain rights regarding the bearing of arms.