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inauguration celebrations ramp up, a lot of people are asking: “How much will this shindig cost?”

clay — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 01:31:27 +0000

Inauguration celebration cost I look at issues like this and wonder why we don’t reduce costs where we can, particularly during economic slumps (this is bad as I have seen it in my lifetime, 3 of my neighbors have moved out recently). George Bush $ 42.3 Million (2005)Bill Clinton $33 Million (1993) And now over $150 million?

14th Amendment – no need for hate crimes legislation

clay — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:19:24 +0000

Hate Crime Legislation Do you agree with the christian attorney’s interpretation of the hate crime legislation and the 14th Amendment? Why or why not? Please remember to show evidence you read the article in your response.

U.S. Supreme Court takes up ‘reverse discrimination’ case

clay — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:08:55 +0000

Continuing the discussion of the 5th and 14th Amendment, what do you think of this case? Please remember to include evidence that you read the article. Reverse discrimination claim

Sides split when it comes to school privacy

clay — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:03:56 +0000

4th Amendment and Schools The question that comes to mind when I read this article is what is considered a reasonable or unreasonable search. The Supreme Court case that is considered the cornerstone to answering this question is New Jersey v. TLO. Do you agree with the decision? Why or why not? Click here for the decision!

Population Growth, Slowed

clay — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:57:52 +0000

Population Growth slowedTake a look at population growth per state by clicking on the link. We now have over 300 million people living in the United States.

First Amendment: Summum’s 1st Amendment Rights

clay — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:27:25 +0000

First Amendment Has the city violated Summum’s 1st Amendment rights and must erect the aphorisms? Why?Editorial What is the 1st Amendment?

First Amendment: University officer fired for criticizing homosexual politics files lawsuit

clay — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:14:15 +0000

University OfficerA university administrator fired from the University of Toledo for her published remarks criticizing homosexuality and expressing her Christian views has filed a lawsuit against the school. The suit alleges the violations of her constitutional rights to free speech and equal protection of the law. Do you think her 1st and 14th amendment rights were violated? Why or why not? What is the 1st Amendment? What is the 14th Amendment?

First Amendment: Display of Religious Tenants Debated

clay — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:56:48 +0000

Display of Religious Tenants Debated

Editorial on the story Has the city violated Summum’s First Amendment rights and must erect the aphorisms? Why? What is the first amendment?

Election Results in California

clay — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:02:29 +0000

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Financial crisis looks different in China

clay — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 17:22:48 +0000

Besides food scandals, there are lots of issues for Marketplace’s Shanghai Bureau Chief Scott Tong to take on. Kai Ryssdal talks to him about reporting on China’s complex economy and how the nation is dealing with the global economic crisis.

What is going on in China? Click here