ProCon.org
Pro Con: Should Euthanasia Be Legal?
Provides a site for an in-depth look at the question "Should euthanasia be legal?" The topic is thoroughly discussed and is divided into issues with responses in a pro-con format. Includes links to much more information on the left.
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Streetlaw: Introduction to Law and the Legal System
This website, a unit introducing the law and legal system, is organized into six chapters where you can learn about laws, lawmaking, citizen advocacy, dispute settlements, the court system, and lawyers.
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Jewish Law: A Legal Guide to the Prenuptial Agreement
This page provides information on the prenuptial agreement as it is used in the Jewish faith. Many of the restrictions have their basis in Jewish law.
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Cpsr: Cyber Rights
CPSR offers an informative discussion of current legal and policy topics hosted by group working for rights of assembly and speech for online communities.
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Legal Guide for Immigrants to Maine: Privileges and Obligations
This resource explains the rights and responsibilities of immigrants who become U.S. citizens and residents of the state of Maine. Topics include voting, taxes, legal documentation, marriage rights, and driving regulations.
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Pine Tree Legal: Legal Guide for Immigrants: Housing
Comprehensive, easy-to-understand explanation in English and Spanish of how to acquire housing in the United States. Legal issues associated with buying or renting a residence are also presented. Though the site caters to immigrants to...
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Legal Guide for Immigrants: Education for Non Citizens
Comprehensive, easy-to-understand explanation in English and Spanish of basic education rights of residents of the United States. Though the site caters to immigrants to Maine, most of the information here applies to residents anywhere...
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Law and the Family: The Validity of Prenuptial Agreements [Doc]
This legal article from New York Law Journal uses court cases to discuss the validity of these documents. The case law cited is from New York State. (Date of article: Dec. 22, 1998)
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Pine Tree Legal Assistance: Immigrants: Work Permits
English and Spanish information about getting a job and the kinds of work permits that are available to immigrants.
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Student Press Law Center: Student Press Law Center
Based in Virginia, this site provides legal help and information to student journalists and journalism teachers.
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Plri: Legislative Efforts to Strengthen Marriage [Pdf]
This article, written for the Public Law Research Institute, summarizes the changes made in laws by the states to strengthen the institution of marriage.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Satisfaction Please! (Part 3)
Even the savviest consumer has a problem with a good or service on occasion. It is a consumer's right to complain when there is a genuine problem. In some situations, it is also a consumer's responsibility. A problem can't be fixed if no...
United Nations
Ohchr: Convention on Consent to Marriage, Minimum Age for Marriage
This is the UN Convention on marriage issues passed by the General Assembly in 1962. The page also includes a listing of the ratifying states.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Are the Best Things in Life Free?
Students use economic reasoning to analyze the costs and consequences of choice. The idea that the best things in life are free is widely expressed as a maxim by people who know nothing of its origin. They know it's true through...
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Cyber Smart! Student Curriculum Lesson: Can You Hack It? [Pdf]
Learners learn that computers and electronic files are property and explore the reasons for, consequences, and ethics of teen hacking. This ISTE-aligned lesson plan for Grades 6-8 includes student activity and Home Connection sheets....
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Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
This is the official homepage of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada which handles refugee claims, immigration appeals, and detention reviews. Here you can find much information on refugee protection and immigration matters.