Domestic
This is a top-level topic that includes all issues relating primarily to American domestic policies.
Subtopics under this Topic:1st Amendment
Free speech civil rights freedom of religion
Abortion
abortion right to choose federalism roe v. wade life conception
Article V Convention
This topic discusses the issues of an Article V Convention.
Constitutional Issues
Discussions about and suggested changes to the U.S. Constitution within the context of the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
Copyright Issues
This topic explores the question as to whether copyrights have become so overwhelming that copyright holders are now legally empowered by the government to use intimidation techniques against anyone who dares use their ideas.
Education
Should it be "No Child Left Behind"? Is mandatory testing helping or hurting? Education is as hot a topic as ever.
Gun Control
The Constitutional implications hang in the balance as gun rights advocates debate with those who believe that the world can and should be forcibly disarmed.
Health Care
This is quickly becoming one of the most important issues facing America today. This topic explores all aspects of the Health Care issue.
Law and Order
General topics on the rule of law and those who break them.
Monetary Policy
This topic discusses the strengths and weaknesses of fiat money (as controlled by the Federal Reserve system) vs. hard or "sound" money. Sound money uses a commodity that has an objective value, independent of political control.
National Security
Claims of "national security" by the Bush administration have skyrocketed in comparison to past administrations. This topic explores the degree to which such claims of national security are working either for or against best the interests of the American people.
Patriot Act
News and views about the Patriot Act and its impact on the Bill of Rights.
Social and Cultural Issues
The things that go beyond politics in our local and state communities
Social Security
As more and more baby boomers approach retirement, this is going to become bigger and bigger as an issue. This topic explores all aspects of that issue.
The Environment
A discussion of current environmental concerns; honest discourse about the nature and extent of the environmental crises we face today.
Universal National Service
Variations on a military draft, proposed for a variety of purposes.
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