Equal Rights
Examine the ongoing fight for equal rights through a range of features on workplace discrimination, same-sex marriage, and more.
Same-Sex Marriage Now Legal in 32 States and Washington, D.C.
A brief overview of the history of same-sex marriage in the US
Watch Your Language: Can Business Owners Make an English-only Policy?
What happened when a Medical Clinic in Arizona tried to institute an "English-only" policy?
Hospital Visitation & Decision-Making Rights for More Americans
An April 2010 decree from President Obama states that hospitals must allow designated loved ones access to a patient even if they aren't related by…
The Facts About Age Discrimination
Learn how to determine if you have been discriminated against and what you can do if age discrimination occurs at your employer.
Disabled and in Jail: The Disability Rights of Prisoners
How far-reaching is the Americans with Disabilities Act?
Beliefs Behind Bars: The Government's Role in Prison Prayer
Prisoners surrender many freedoms when the bars slam shut behind them. Most recently, the state of California has denied prisoners the right to smoke…
Attention All Renters: Do You Know Your Rights?
Usually housing laws cover everything from the physical property to the terms of the rental arrangement. But that's not all you need to know.
Americans with Disabilities Act: What Employers Should Know
One of the most important developments in employment law, it is essential to research this act and know what requirements and conditions apply to you.
Five Biggest Sexual Harassment Cases
Even though we're still wrestling with this issue, a look back at the history of sexual harassment shows how far we've come as a society.