Freedom has been a privilege we sometimes take for granted. It is so woven into our everyday lives that we often forget that we have it. Freedom of speech and press was debated in a case between Hazelwood East High School and a Journalism II class. In this case, the principal of Hazelwood East Hi...

In 1962 the case of Engel vs. Vitale came about. At first the government stated that a non-God believing person or a person of a different culture could be except from saying the prayer. The morning prayer was done after the pledging of the flag. The prayer was such; " Almighty God, we acknowle...

Summary Two billboards were covered up, yesterday, March 9, as the identity of the man responsible for them was revealed. These billboards angered the civic and gay rights leaders tremendously. Located in Staten Island, they condemned homosexuality by using verses from the Bible. The man res...

One of the most controversial issues in the United States today is the issue of whether or not prayer should be allowed in public schools. In many schools around the country, prayer has already been banned in public schools. Many people have many differences on this issue. The American society consi...