Should guns come with age restrictions?
The accidental death of a shooting instructor in Arizona has many wondering whether kids and guns should ever mix. [...]
Federal Government
Articles reporting on all three branches of the federal government.
Ebola: To quarantine or not to quarantine?
Government officials must balance individual rights with public health when deciding whether to impose quarantines. [...]
Same Sex, Same Rights
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision not to hear appeals of same-sex marriage cases has resulted in a wave of states recognizing these unions. [...]
Religious or Not? – How the Notice Requirement Impacts Employment Decisions
A Muslim teenager who was denied a job because her hijab violated Abercrombie & Fitch's "Look Policy" is fighting back. [...]
Can America be at war without “boots on the ground?”
The White House claims there is no war against ISIS without combat troops on the ground. The death of a young Marine in the Persian Gulf complicates that position. [...]
Congress giveth, and Congress taketh away
President Obama is using two decade-old congressional authorizations to justify military action against ISIS. Today's Congress is considering taking that power away. [...]
The Legality of America’s Fight Against ISIS
President Obama and his administration are relying on the Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) as grounds for American involvement in Syria and Iraq. [...]
Breaking the Cycle of Incarceration
Bipartisan reform of the criminal justice system hopes to reduce recidivism and help nonviolent offenders reenter society. [...]
Getting informed about informed consent
Supporters of new restrictions on abortions argue that the laws are necessary to keep women healthy, while opponents argue the law places an undue burden on patients seeking a legal medical procedure. [...]
The Battle for the Internet
Internet service providers are looking to expand next-generation broadband, but they could kill the Internet in the process. [...]
The FDA and DEA Team Up to Place Tighter Restrictions on Hydrocodone-Containing Products
The new rules will make prescription drugs such as Vicodin® and Lortab® more difficult to access, legally or illegally. [...]
From Shelby County to Our Backyard: How North Carolina’s Voter Verification Act Will Disenfranchise Voters
North Carolina's new voter identification law, made possible by the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder, may prevent thousands of voters from participating in upcoming elections. [...]
Is crowdfunding worth the effort?
If crowdfunding is to become a reality, the rules regulating it need to protect investors and while keeping the practice attractive to issuers. [...]
New cellphone “unlocking law” benefits consumers
A new bill signed into law by President Obama will allow cell phone users to keep their phones if they decide to switch service providers. [...]
State Support for Legalization of Marijuana Continues to Grow
As more states move towards marijuana legalization, The New York Times shows its support with multiple editorial justifications. [...]
