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Gun show sponsor files for damages for violation of 2nd Amendment rights http://www.sierratimes.com/02/07/08/olympic.htm Source: The Sierra Times An article written about gun control and gun shows, dealing with the Second Amendment to the Constitution. full description	What is the current state of gun control? What does the second amendment guarantee? Can I sell a gun at a gun show? Can I buy a gun at a gun show? Do I need to do a background check to buy or sell a gun?
King County Sheriff's Office http://www.metrokc.gov/sheriff/contact/information Source: King County Sheriff�s Office Address and contact information for the King County Sheriffs Office. full description	What is the address of the record department in King County? How can I contact the King County Sheriff's department? How do I get a record of a gun permit?
EFF's Top 12 Ways to Protect Your Online Privacy http://www.eff.org/Privacy/eff_privacy_top_12.php Source: Electronic Frontier Foundation The Electronic Frontier Foundation is a non-profit organization that advocates on behalf of citizens' rights regarding computers and the internet. This article provides practical tips for protecting one's privacy when online. full description	How can I protect my computer privacy? How can I protect my privacy online? What are privacy problems on the internet?
Getting Started: Top Ten Ways to Protect Privacy Online http://www.cdt.org/privacy/guide/basic/topen.html Source: Center for Democracy and Technology Practical tips for protecting personal privacy when using email or visiting websites. full description	How can I protect my privacy online? What are anonymous remailers? What is encryption? What is operation Opt-Out? What is online profiling? What is clickstream data? How do websites gather personal data?
Death Penalty Information Center (DPIC) http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/ Source: Death Penalty Information Center An anti-death penalty website that presents arguments against the death penalty, provides facts and figures on the death penalty in the U.S. and worldwide, and discusses the relationship between racial prejudice and the death penalty. The website also provides current news and links to other resources. full description	How many people are on the death row in the U.S.? How many people are executed in the United States each year? How many people are executed by each state? How many people are executed in the world each year? How many countries have abolished the death penalty? Which states permit juvenile death sentencing? What crimes are punishable by death? What are the costs of the death penalty? What is the history of the death penalty in the U.S.? What is the deterrence argument?
Voting Rights for Felons http://www.pfm.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Justice Source: Prison Fellowship An article by John Graff, published on the Christian Prison Fellowship website, which supports the view that people convicted of certain felonies should retain the civil right vote. full description	Should felons have voting rights? Which states take away the right to vote for life for felony conviction? Is voting a right or a privilege? What efforts are being made to permit some people with felony convictions to vote?
Buying a Gun Online http://hunting.about.com/library/weekly/aa000127a. Source: About.com This article by Russ Chastain provides tips and advice about buying a gun online. He describes licensing requirements, how to search for what you want, and what prices you can expect to pay. full description	Do I need a license to buy a gun online? Will I need to go through background checks to buy a gun online? Where should I start looking if I want to buy a firearm online? What kinds of questions should I ask the seller? How will the gun be shipped?
Anti-Defamation League (ADL) http://www.adl.org/ Source: Anti-Defamation League This is the website of an advocacy organization that fights anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry, combats international terrorism, probes the roots of hatred, advocates before Congress, comes to the aid of victims of bigotry, develops educational programs, and serves as a public resource for government, media, law enforcement and the public. The ADL's primary mission is to stop the defamation of Jews and to secure justice and promote fair treatment to all. full description	Where can I find discrimination resources? Where can I find information about the Holocaust? Where can I find information about anti-semitism? What is the latest news on Jewish topics?
The History of the Non-Medical Use of Drugs in the United States http://www.druglibrary.org/schaffer/History/whiteb Source: DRCNet (Drug Reform Coordination Network) The text of a speech by Charles Whitebread, Professor of Law, USC Law School, on the history of the non-medical use of drugs and the history of drug regulation laws in the United States since 1914. The site also includes links to related documents, such as the Hearings of the Marijuana Tax Act. full description	What is the history of recreational use of drugs? What is the legal history of drugs in the United States? What was the first federal law to criminalize non-medical use of drugs? What was the Harrison Act? What were the earliest state marijuana laws? What was the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937? What was the Daniel Act? What was the Pure Food and Drug Act?
Effectiveness of the War on Drugs http://www.drugpolicy.org/library/factsheets/effec Source: Drug Policy Alliance This fact-sheet argues that the War on Drugs is not effective. It includes information on public costs of the War on Drugs, the effect of Drug War on American youth, and the effectiveness of drug prevention programs such as D.A.R.E. full description	Is the War on Drugs effective? What are the arguments against the War on Drugs? How much money is spent fighting the War on Drugs? How many people are in prison as a result of drug-related crimes? How many cases of HIV/AIDS are associated with drug use? Are communities of color affected differently by drug law enforcement?
Background- The War on Drugs and Drug Prohibition http://civilliberty.about.com/od/warondrugs/a/WODB Source: About.com This website provides information on the history of the War on Drugs and the pros and cons of drug prohibition. full description	What is the War on Drugs? What is drug prohibition? What was the Food and Drug Act of 1906? What was the 1914 Harrison Narcotics Control Act? Who started the War on Drugs? Why was the War on Drugs started? Does making drugs illegal stop people from using them? What are the arguments for legalizing drugs?
A Society of Suspects: The War on Drugs and Civil Liberties http://www.cato.org/pubs/pas/pa-180es.html Source: Cato Institute This "policy analysis" by Steven Wisotsky presents an argument that the War on Drugs is a war on the Bill of Rights. He argues that techniques used to fight the war on drugs infringe on rights of privacy, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the right to be free from excessive punishment. full description	What are the arguments against the War on Drugs? How does the War on Drugs violate the Constitution? When might surveillance, searches, and seizures in drug cases violate the Constitution? What are some examples of excessive punishments in drug cases? What is the War on Drugs?
Background - The War on Drugs and Drug Prohibition http://civilliberty.about.com/od/warondrugs/a/WODB Source: About.com An article by Andrew Somers on the history of the Drug War, the pro and con sides of prohibition laws, and the current status of drug prohibition. full description	What is the War on Drugs? What is drug prohibition? What was the Food and Drugs Act of 1906? What was the 1914 Harrison Narcotics Control Act? What is the Controlled Substances Act? Who started the War on Drugs? Why was the War on Drugs started? Does drug prohibition work?
RCW 43.43.754 DNA identification system -- Biological samples -- Collection, use, testing -- Scope and application of section http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?section=43.43. Source: Washington State Legislature This is one of Washington's laws about DNA data bases. The law describes who must submit a DNA sample for DNA identification and how DNA samples are taken. The law specifies that DNA samples may be retained but will only used for the purpose of providing DNA or other tests for identification analysis and prosecution of a criminal offense or for the identification of human remains or missing persons. The law also authorizes the submission of results from DNA samples to CODIS, the national DNA data base. full description	What are Washington's laws about DNA data bases? Who has to submit DNA samples for DNA identification? What can DNA data base information be used for under Washington Law?
DNA Forensics http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome Source: Human Genome Project An overview of DNA forensics, including how DNA is used to identify living organisms (including people), various ways in which DNA identification is used in society today, methods of DNA typing and DNA technology, the use of DNA to solve crimes, federal legislation on the use of DNA technology to fight crime, the national DNA database CODIS, and the ethical, social and legal issues surrounding the use of DNA data bases. Additionally, the article contains links to many other helpful resources about DNA and forensic identification, and you can also find out more about the Human Genome Project by clicking on links on the left side of the screen. full description	How does forensic identification work? Does DNA effectively identify people? How is DNA typing done? How does DNA help solve crimes? What DNA technology is used in forensic investigations? What can DNA forensic identification be used for? What is a DNA database? What is CODIS? What is the DNA Identification Act? What is the DNA testing backlog? What are legal, ethical, and social concerns about DNA databanking? What are other DNA resources?
Genetic Fingerprinting http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetic_fingerprintin Source: Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia This is an encyclopedia article about genetic fingerprinting, otherwise known as DNA testing, DNA identification, or DNA profiling. The article discusses how genetic fingerprinting is done and how it is used in criminal investigations and trials. The article also provides an overview of famous cases involving DNA evidence, with links to learn more about each case. full description	What is genetic fingerprinting, DNA testing, and DNA profiling? What is DNA testing used for? What are DNA data bases? How does DNA help solve crimes? How is DNA used as evidence in criminal cases? What are some famous cases involving DNA evidence? How is DNA testing done?
RCW 43.43.759 DNA identification system -- Rule-making requirements http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?section=43.43. Source: Washington State Legislature This is one of Washington's laws about DNA data bases. The law specifies that rules adopted by the Washington State Patrol to implement Washington's laws on DNA data bases must prohibit the use of DNA identification data for any research or other purpose that is not related to a criminal investigation, to the identification of human remains or missing persons, or to improving the operation of the DNA identification system. full description	What can DNA data base information be used for under Washington law? What are Washington's laws about DNA data bases?
RCW 43.43.753 Findings -- DNA identification system -- DNA data base -- DNA data bank http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?section=43.43. Source: Washington State Legislature One of Washington's laws about DNA data bases. This law describes the state's position on the use of DNA technology and DNA data bases in criminal investigations. This law authorizes Washington to establish a DNA data base and DNA data bank containing DNA samples of people convicted of felonies and DNA samples for the identification of missing persons and unidentified human remains. The law also specifies that the information and samples held in the data bank can only be used for purposes related to criminal investigation, the identification of human remains or missing persons, or to help improve the operation of the DNA identification system. full description	What are Washington's laws about DNA data bases? What can DNA data base information be used for under Washington law? How is DNA being used to find missing persons? How is DNA being used to solve crimes?
The PBS Kids Democracy Project -- Why Vote? A Public Awareness Campaign http://www.pbs.org/democracy/kids/educators/whyvot Source: PBS This website offers teacher's activities to have students do in order to gain an understanding of the importance of voting. full description	What is government and what role does it play in our lives? Why do we need government? How does government affect me?
Firearms FAQ's http://www.dol.wa.gov/ppu/firfaq.htm Source: Washington State Department of Licensing A list of frequently asked question pertaining to firearms, permits, carrying a weapon, and dealing firearms. full description	Where do I get a gun permit? Does my gun permit need to be renewed? Is my gun permit good in other states? Can I transport my weapon to another state? How do I start a business selling weapons?
Firearms http://www.dol.wa.gov/ppu/firfront.htm Source: Washington State Department of Licensing Information about gun permits in the State of Washington. Included are links to frequently asked questions, certain statutes relating to firearms licensing, application forms for certain licenses and handgun transfers, and notices for firearms dealers. Also included are links to other sites offering a list of states with reciprocity for concealed pistol licenses and the Concealed Carry (CCW) Database. full description	What are the application fees for firearms licenses and dealers? What are the renewal fees? Is an exam required for any of these? How can I get a license to carry a concealed pistol? What are the requirements for licensure? Is my gun permit good in other states? Where can I find application forms relating to firearms licensing? Where do I get a gun permit?
Voting Rights http://www.aaldef.org/voting.html Source: Asian American Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) This article describes the historical participation of Asian Americans in civic roles including voting as well as more current issues such as barriers to the exercise of voting rights. full description	Has any Asian American person been elected to office? In what city is the highest population of Asian Americans concentrated? On average, what percentage of Asian Americans vote? Where can I find information about the voting rights of racial and ethnic minorities? What efforts are being made to address barriers to the exercise of voting rights? How can I get involved?
Elections Reform & Voting Rights http://www.naacp.org/programs/vote/vote_rights.htm Source: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People The NAACP outlines plans to make sure that voting is accessible to everyone. Topics include access to voting, protecting current voters, and holding officials accountable. Also included are links to other pages covering a broad range of issues relating to voting, instructions on how people can get involved, and a form for complaining about problems encountered in voting. full description	How can voters be protected? Who can I complain to if I have had problems voting? What is the Dodd-Conyers Act? What is the Equal Protection of Voting Rights Act? Should felons have voting rights? What efforts are being made to permit some people with felony convictions to vote? What is the Help America Vote Act? How can churches become involved in defending the right to vote? Where can I find information about the voting rights of racial and ethnic minorities? What efforts are being made to address barriers to the exercise of voting rights? How can I get involved?
Register to Vote http://www.secstate.wa.gov/elections/register.aspx Source: Washington Secretary of State Guidelines and instructions for registering to vote in the State of Washington and registration forms in several languages. full description	How do I register to vote? What are the deadlines for registering to vote? Am I eligible to vote? Where can I find information about voting rights of the elderly or disabled? How do I vote by absentee ballot?
Voting Rights http://www.fairvote.org/vra Source: FairVote - The Center for Voting and Democracy Background information, articles from the press and reports relating to the Voting Rights Act and issues concerning full representation and discrimination in voting. Also included are links to other pages on FairVote's site covering a broad range of voting rights issues. full description	What is the current news in voting rights? Where can I find data on voters by age, race, or gender? What does the Voting Rights Act say? What are some voting rights issues? What laws prevent discrimination in voting and elections processes? What is gerrymandering? What is cumulative voting? Where can I find information about gender and representation? Where can I find information about the voting rights of racial and ethnic minorities?
Criminal Civil Rights Violation FAQs http://www.lawyers.com/legal_topics/browse_by_topi Source: lawyers.com This page answers many frequently asked question about criminal civil rights violations (violations of civil rights that are treated as crimes because they involve the use or threat of force). full description	Who should I contact if I think my civil rights have been violated? What is the difference between civil and criminal law? What is a criminal civil rights violation? How is a criminal civil rights violation handled? What can I do if my civil rights have been violated? What help can I receive if my civil rights have been violated? Why can I contact if my civil rights have been violated?
Common Sense About Kids and Guns http://www.kidsandguns.org/ Source: Common Sense About Kids and Guns Various information about locking guns, plus multiple articles of unsafe gun use or deaths. full description	Where can I find statistics about deaths related to guns? Are people required to lock up guns? What is a gun lock? Where can I find statistics about children and guns?
Guns in the Home http://www.seattlechildrens.org/pdf/flyers/CE355.p Source: Children's Resource Center A Children's Resource Center pamphlet on gun safety when children are present. full description	What is a safe way to store a gun? Are guns safe? Do I tell my child about my gun? How do I prevent a child from playing with a gun? How do I find out if my child is at a house with a gun? How do I talk to others about locking up their guns?
Gun Control Links http://www.historyguy.com/issues_guns.html Source: The History Guy Multiple links to gun control topics including the 2nd Amendment, Bills, and state laws. full description	How do I find out about gun control? What are the current arguments about gun control? What are current bills about gun control? What does the second amendment protect? What are my rights in regards to gun ownership? Can I own a gun? What is a gun-free zone? What are gun issues in other countries? Who can own a gun? Do I need to register my gun? What is the Brady Bill or Brady Law? What is Initiative 676? What is Washington doing to control gun safety?
Americans for Computer Privacy http://www.computerprivacy.org Source: Americans for Computer Privacy The Americans for Computer Privacy website contains information on laws concerning cyber privacy, as well as links to the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security's website with regulations concerning encryption codes. full description	What is H.R. 33394 bill? What is the United States Policy on Encryption? What is encryption? What is the SAFE Act?

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