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…The first amendment of the Bill of Rights to the constitution guarantees four freedoms: freedom of religion, speech, press and assembly. The Bill of Rights was passed on December 15, 1791. Since then, the freedoms have been debated, discussed…

…Although 12 amendments were originally proposed, the 10 that were ratified became the Bill of Rights in 1791. They defined citizens' rights in relation to the newly established government under the Constitution. During the debates on the adoption…

…A Basic Human Right: Talking about Gay Marriage You’re all sitting there, secure in your rights as an American. But even in the year 2000 gay and lesbian people living in America today…

…Which Diet is Right for You? There are so many diet plans today, no wonder it is hard to choose the right one. For example, the Weight Watchers plan concentrates on low fat foods while the Atkins plan concentrates on low carbohydrate foods…

…depends. We are talking about a society in which there will be no roles other than those chosen or earned. We are really talking about humanism.”(Gloria Steinem) Women have fought for equal rights continuously in the United States. They are equal citizens…

…Employee Privacy Rights in the Workplace <Tab/>When it comes to employee privacy and their rights in the workplace, some employers are not concerned about those situations. Employers are not even concerned about the laws that back…

…Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, political and social concepts referring to guarantees of freedom, justice, and equality that a state may make to its citizens. Although the terms have no precise meaning in law and are sometimes used interchangeably…

…equality. Civil Rights Act of 1866 -- "all persons shall have the same rights...to make and enforce contracts, to sue, be parties, give evidence, and to the full and equal benefit of all laws..." 14th Amendment of 1868 -- "All persons born or naturalized…

…states passed laws limiting the rights of blacks. In both the North and the South, racism, the belief that one race is better that another, was a part of life. In all ways possible, blacks and whites were kept separate by these laws. It would take someone…

…The struggle for equality for Americans of African descent continues despite significant advances made during the 1950's and 1960's. Since then, African Americans have acquired equality and desegregation. But these rights have not come easily…