ACLU ProCon.org Notices Archive

2/9/2010 - ProCon.org has now been used by 1,009 schools in 26 countries and all 50 US states. We are thrilled to have 176 elementary and middle schools, 435 high schools, and 398 colleges and universities using the free nonpartisan research we provide to stimulate critical thinking. The newest international school using ProCon.org is in Qatar.

1/21/2010 - ProCon.org in the News - We have been referenced in the media 10 times already in 2010 including mentions in Reuters, Psychiatric Times, and the Huffington Post. See all 176 of our media references to date.

1/18/2010 - NEW ProCon.org Website! – Should any vaccines be required for children? – All 50 states require vaccinations for children entering public schools although 48 states allow exemptions for religious reasons and 20 for philosophical reasons. While proponents argue that vaccines save lives, prevent epidemics, and reduce harm from illness, opponents counter that vaccinations should not be required because they may do more harm (cause illness, reduce immunity, etc.) than good. ProCon.org's newest website explores the pros and cons of the debate surrounding vaccination.

1/14/2010 - ProCon.org has now been used by 932 schools in 25 countries and all 50 US states. We are thrilled to have 161 elementary and middle schools, 390 high schools, and 381 colleges and universities using the free nonpartisan research we provide to stimulate critical thinking. The newest international schools using ProCon.org are in Russia, Spain, and Thailand.

12/28/2009 - NEW ProCon.org Website! – Is obesity a disease? – An estimated 72 million people in the US as of 2006 (34.3% of the adult population) are obese and 10% of all US medical spending ($147 billion) in 2008 was attributed to obesity-related health conditions. The FDA, IRS, and the World Health Organization have stated obesity is a disease while other government and medical entities, such as the House of Representatives, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the American College of Physicians, have not. ProCon.org's newest website explores the pros and cons in this debate.

12/18/2009 - ProCon.org has now been used by 802 schools in 22 countries and all 50 US states. The newest international schools using ProCon.org are in Austria, Israel, Netherlands, Philippines, and Singapore. We are thrilled to have 136 elementary and middle schools, 313 high schools, and 353 colleges and universities using the free nonpartisan research we provide to stimulate critical thinking.

12/9/2009 - Governments That Use ProCon.org – The governments of five different countries have referenced ProCon.org in their official reports or legislation. See how New Zealand, Northern Marianas, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States’ governments have used ProCon.org.

12/9/2009 - NEW ProCon.org Website! - Do violent video games contribute to youth violence? - Critics argue that violent video games are to blame for school shootings, increases in bullying, and violence towards women and that research supports these assertions. Defenders of violent video games counter that the research is deeply flawed, that violent video games provide a safe outlet for aggressive feelings, and that video game content is protected free speech. ProCon.org's newest website explores the pros and cons of this debate.

12/7/2009 - UPDATED: Is the ACLU against Christmas or other religious holidays?

11/25/2009 - UPDATED: Have mandatory minimum sentences been an effective tool in the war on drugs?

11/24/2009 - NEW ProCon.org Website! - Should Social Security be privatized? - Social Security, the largest government program in the world and the biggest expenditure ($612 billion) in the US federal budget, is projected to become unsustainable by 2037. ProCon.org's newest website explores the pros and cons of whether Social Security should be privatized to give people control of their own retirement funds and help ensure that their safety net remains intact.

11/19/2009 - UPDATED: Does the US need affirmative action?

11/9/2009 - UPDATED: The ACLU in the Supreme Court project presents summaries of US Supreme Court cases the ACLU has been involved in. We have now posted 500 summaries out of the 735 ACLU cases heard by the Supreme Court between 1925 and 1999.

11/6/2009 - UPDATED: How 728 Schools Are Using ProCon.org – ProCon.org is now used by schools in all 50 US states (North Dakota just added) and 17 countries (Sweden and Macedonia just added). 119 elementary and middle schools, 282 high schools, and 327 colleges and universities use the free nonpartisan research we provide to stimulate critical thinking.

11/4/2009 - NEW: ProCon.org Volunteers & Interns - See the latest volunteer research opportunities at ProCon.org along with profiles of our talented and hard working senior interns, interns, and volunteers.

10/28/2009 - NEW: Survey for High School Students Only – If you’re in high school, please take our 10 question survey about ProCon.org, critical thinking, and you.

10/7/2009 - UPDATED: Benefits of Teaching Controversial Issues – Five highlighted facts about the benefits of critical thinking and 28 articles, studies, and books about teaching controversial issues in the classroom.

10/5/2009 - UPDATED: Lesson Planning with ProCon.org - 11 lesson plan ideas for using ProCon.org in the classroom to engage critical thinking while meeting 15 national teaching standards.

10/2/2009 - NEW: Ten new case summaries have been posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

Albright v. Oliver (1994)
After a man's drug case is dismissed he alleges his due process rights were violated for being tried in the first place

Idaho v. Wright (1990)
The admissibility of a young girl's statements regarding sexual abuse by her parents is challenged in the courts

City of Springfield v. Kibbe (1987)
Police department is sued for shooting a man during pursuit

Allen v. McCurry (1980)
Man convicted of heroin possession and intent to kill seeks relief for an alleged 4th Amendment violation

Smith v. Daily Mail Publishing Company (1979)
Newspaper sued for publishing the name of a juvenile offender without prior written approval

Department of Public Safety of Alabama v. Rawlinson (1977)
Woman challenges Alabama statute barring her employment in a correctional facility because of her physical size.

Nashville Gas Company v. Satty (1977)
Woman challenges former employer's seniority policy claiming it discriminated against women

US v. Biswell (1972)
ACLU sides with gun dealer to challenge the constitutionality of a statute that allows warrantless searches of his locked storeroom

Adams v. Williams (1972)
Man caught with heroin and weapons in his car sues for unlawful search

Times Film Corp. v. City of Chicago (1961)
Movie company sues City of Chicago for requiring permission to exhibit films

9/30/2009 - NEW: Five new case summaries have been posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

US v. James Daniel Good Real Property (1993)
Government seizes house and four acres of land from marijuana dealer

Roberts v. United States (1980)
Heroin dealer claims harsh sentence unfairly stemmed from noncooperation with police

US v. DiFrancesco (1978)
The Court reviews whether the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970 imposes double jeopardy

Rizzo v. Goode (1976)
Philadelphia Mayor, City Manager, Director, and Police Commissioner sued by local citizens

Sibron v. New York (1968)
Police seizure of heroin found to violate drug owner's 4th Amendment rights

9/24/2009 - NEW ProCon.org Website! – Are cell phones safe? – Cell phones use a form of radiation called radio frequency (RF) to send their signal. This RF radiation is regulated by the FCC, and has been deemed safe by a number of government and private scientific studies. However, some studies have found that the radiation from cell phones may increase the chance of developing cancer and other health problems. ProCon.org's newest website explores the pros and cons of whether or not cell phones are safe to use.

9/22/2009 - NEW: Seven new case summaries have been posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

Murray v. Carrier (1986)
Convicted rapist files habeas corpus petition claiming he was denied due process

Zabiocki, Milwaukee County Clerk v. Redhail (1978)
State pays underage father's child support and later denies him a marriage license because he failed to re-pay the state after turning 18

Raymond K. Procunier v. Apolinar Navarette, Jr. (1978)
Prisoner sues prison officials for interfering with his outgoing mail

United States v. Chadwick (1977)
4th Amendment claims surface after agents' unwarranted search of train passengers' carry-on foot locker

Dayton Board of Education v. Brinkman (1977)
Courts dispute over how to desegregate an Ohio school district

Trimble v. Gordon (1977)
Mother sues on behalf of her illegitimate daughter for heirship over deceased father's estate

Red Lion Broadcasting Co. v. FCC (1969)
Broadcasters challenge Federal Communications Commission's "Fairness Doctrine"

9/18/2009 - NEW ProCon.org Website! – Should all Americans have the right (be entitled) to health care? – With millions uninsured, the US is one of the few - if not the only - developed nations that does not guarantee health care for its citizens. Many Americans believe that health care for all would be too expensive and unearned. ProCon.org's newest website explores the pros and cons of whether there should be the right to health care in the US.

9/8/2009 - NEW: Five new case summaries have been posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

Torres v. Puerto Rico (1979)
Florida man challenges Puerto Rican law after airport police find marijuana in his luggage

Gomez v. Perez (1973)
Child support case results in the upholding of illegitimate children’s rights

California v. Krivda (1972)
Police arrest someone after finding narcotics in his curbside trash

Moore v. Illinois (1972)
The ACLU sides with convicted shotgun murderer by challenging his death penalty sentence

Neil, Warden v. Biggers (1972)
The constitutionality of a police department’s “show-up” procedure is addressed in courts

8/24/2009 - NEW: Five new case summaries have been posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

Ball v. James (1981)
Renters challenge voting scheme that favored landowners

Steagald v. United States (1981)
Man arrested when his house is raided by DEA agents searching for someone else

Parratt v. Taylor (1981)
Prisoner sues correctional facility for losing his mail order valued at $23.50

Minnick v. California Department of Corrections (1981)
Officers sue California Department of Corrections for discriminating against white males and denying them promotions

University of Texas v. Camenisch (1981)
Deaf graduate student sues University of Texas for refusing to pay for a sign-language interpreter

8/20/2009 - NEW: Five new case summaries have been posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

Missouri v. Jenkins (1995)
A Missouri district court orders teacher salary increases to eradicate school segregation

Larson v. Valente (1982)
Minnesota law on reporting requirements for religious organizations is challenged for allegedly violating the Establishment Clause

United Steelworkers of America, AFL-CIO v. Sadlowski (1982)
Union rule prohibiting non-member campaign donations is challenged by union members

Santosky v. Kramer (1982)
New York state standard for terminating parental rights is challenged by neglectful parents

Murphy v. Hunt (1982)
Nebraska’s constitution denies bail to first-degree sexual offenders

8/19/2009 - NEW: Five new case summaries have been posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

McIntyre v. Ohio Elections Commission (1995)
The legality of distributing anonymous campaign literature is challenged

Crosby v. United States (1993)
A man appeals his conviction after skipping his own trial

California Medical Association v. Federal Election Commission (1987)
Limit on political contributions challenged as violation of free speech

Bush v. Lucas (1983)
NASA engineer fired for publicly criticizing the agency

Haring v. Prosise (1983)
Man admits guilt to manufacturing drugs, but sues police department for searching his residence without a warrant

8/11/2009 - UPDATED: How Schools Are Using ProCon.org - See how teachers and librarians from 588 schools in 48 states and 14 countries use ProCon.org in their classrooms and school libraries.

8/6/2009 - ProCon.org added six more media references to its In the News page including a mention of our Prescription Drug Ads website in Business Week.

8/5/2009 - ProCon.org Five Year Anniversary - ProCon.org celebrated its 5-year anniversary on July 14, 2009 with a party for supporters and friends from 4-7 pm in our Santa Monica office. We also held five anniversary contests and awarded winners over $500 in cash and prizes. See photos and video from the party, find out who won the contests, and read highlights and reflections from our first five years.

8/4/2009 - Winners of the ProCon.org 5-Year Anniversary contests announced! Each winner receives $100 and our gratitude. See who won the ProCon.org Wikipedia, Facebook, Twitter, and Scavenger Hunts contests. Thank you to all who participated.

7/29/2009 - NEW PROCON.ORG WEBSITE! - Should the drinking age be lowered from 21 to a younger age? - Our new micro site presents an overview, pro and con arguments, little-known “Did You Know” facts, videos, graphics, and a comprehensive list of sources on the issue of lowering the drinking age.

7/23/2009 - NEW: Four new case summaries have been posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

Abrams v. Johnson (1997)
Black voters in Georgia contend their voting rights were violated by court's redistricting plan

Kimberlin v. Quinlan (1995)
Prisoner claims that he sold marijuana to vice presidential candidate Dan Quayle

Shaw v. Delta Air Lines, Inc. (1983)
Dispute over whether or not state laws on human rights and employment preempt the Federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974

Bolger v. Youngs Drug Products Corporation (1983)
A pharmaceutical company sues for the right to mail unsolicited advertisements about venereal disease treatment products

7/22/2009 - NEW: Four new case summaries have been posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

Wilson v. Arkansas (1995)
4th Amendment case about "knock and announce" police procedure

Godinez, Warden v. Moran (1993)
Murder case focuses attention on the mental competency standard

Wainwright v. Greenfield (1986)
14th Amendment case involving an insanity plea and Miranda warnings

Anderson v. City of Bessemer, NC (1985)
Court of Appeals finds District Court's gender discrimination ruling "clearly erroneous"

7/16/2009 - California State Schools Chief Jack O’Connell Praises ProCon.org - The California State Superintendent of Public Instruction wrote that ProCon.org is a "...great resource that breaks down hot button issues with quality, sourced info... The best part about procon.org is the entire web site is free to use. No ads, no registration necessary. If you’re in ed, check it out." Visit ProCon.org for Teachers for details.

7/2/2009 - ProCon.org Celebrates Its Five Year Anniversary - July 2009 marks our fifth anniversary and we're celebrating with five contests where you can win up to $500. Visit our anniversary page to read contest details, a statement from our Chairman, top five highlights, select readers' comments, and more.

6/30/2009 - NEW: Five new case summaries have been posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

Pennsylvania Department of Corrections v. Yeskey (1998)
Stewart, Director, Arizona Department of Correction, et al. v. Martinez-Villareal (1998)
Federal Election Commission (FEC) v. Akins, et al. (1998)
Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole v. Scott (1998)
Sadin, Unit Team Manager, Halawa Correctional Facility v. Conner (1995)

6/24/2009 - NEW: Five new case summaries have been posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) v. R.M. Smith (1999)
Lamb’s Chapel and John Steigerwald v. Center Moriches Union Free School (1993)
Bowen, Secretary of Health and Human Services v. City of New York (1986)
Bender et al. v. Williamsport Area School District (1986)
Smalis v. Pennsylvania (1986)

6/24/2009 - UPDATED: How Schools Are Using ProCon.org - See how teachers and librarians from 516 schools in 48 states and 14 countries use ProCon.org in their classrooms and school libraries.

6/22/2009 - UPDATED: In the News - See the most recent media refrences to ProCon.org in the Telegraph, WRPI, the Thom Hartmann Radio Program, and more.

6/17/2009 - NEW: Five new case summaries have been posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) v. Doherty (1992)
Rufo, Sheriff of Suffolk County, et al. v. Inmates of Suffolk County Jail (1992)
Simon & Shuster v. Members of the New York State Crime Victims (1991)
Pembaur v. City of Cincinnati (1986)
Members of the City Council of Los Angeles v. Taxpayers of Vincent (1984)

6/11/2009 - NEW: Six new case summaries have been posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

Federal Election Commission (FEC) v. National Conservative Political Action Committee (NCPAC) (1985)
Pulliam v. Allen (1984)
Hishon v. King & Spaulding (1984)
Seattle Times Company v. Rhinehart (1984)
Welsh v. Wisconsin (1984)
Bose Corporation v. Consumers Union of US, Inc. (1984)

6/8/2009 - NEW PROCON.ORG WEBSITE! - Should prescription drugs be advertised directly to consumers? - This website is our first ever

site meaning it took us less than 35 hours to build. The site contains a "did you know?" section, an overview of the issue, pro and con arguments, an image and video gallery, a reader survey, and a listing of all our sources.

5/29/2009 - UPDATED: Books and Articles about Using Controversial Issues to Stimulate Critical Thinking: Take a look at our list of 16 publications, including 15 full text articles, on this important educational topic.

5/29/2009 - NEW: Five new case summaries have been posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

Norman v. Reed (1992)
United States Department of State v. Ray, et al. (1991)
Maleng v. Cook (1989)
United States v. Providence Journal Company (1988)
Bank of Nova Scotia, et al. v. United States (1988)

5/20/2009 - NEW: Nine new case summaries have been posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

Minnesota v. Dickerson (1993)
Zinermon v. Burch (1990)
Holland v. Illinois (1990)
Murray v. United States (1988)
United States v. Salerno (1987)
United States v. Hohri (1987)
Western Air Lines, Inc. v. Criswell (1985)
Cleveland Board of Education v. Loudermill (1985)
Atascadero State Hospital v. Scanion (1985)

5/19/2009 - Our Volunteer Program – created on Feb. 9, 2009 – has been a great success. We thank all the volunteers who have helped us so far, and we encourage others to consider becoming a ProCon.org volunteer or intern.

5/6/2009 - NEW: Five new case summaries have been posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

Oklahoma City v. Tuttle (1985)
Jean v. Nelson, Commissioner, Immigration and Naturalization Service (1985)
Lindahl v. Office of Personnel Management (1985)
Federal Communications Commission v. League of Women Voters (1984)
Roberts, Acting Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Human Rights v. United States Jaycees (1984)

4/28/2009 - NEW: Five new case summaries have been posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

4/22/2009 - NEW: Five new case summaries have been posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

Clark v. Roemer (1991)
Federal Trade Commission v. Superior Court Trial Lawyers Association (1990)
United States Catholic Conference v. Abortion Rights Mobilization (1988)
O'Lone v. Estate of Shabazz (1987)
New York v. Burger (1987)

4/17/2009 - NEW: Five new case summaries have been posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

United States v. Burke (1992)
Edmonson v. Leesville Concrete Company (1991)
Spallone v. Unites States (1990)
Murray, Director, Virginia Department of Corrections v. Giarratano (1989)
Miller v. Florida (1987)

4/10/2009 - UPDATED: How Schools Are Using ProCon.org – 411 schools (73 elementary and middle schools, 148 high schools, and 190 colleges and universities) in 45 states and 11 countries use ProCon.org content in their classrooms.

4/10/2009 - UPDATED: In the News - 113 mainstream media--the most recent including Washington Post, Guardian, and CBS News--have referenced ProCon.org’s websites.

4/9/2009 - NEW: Five new case summaries have been posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

Renne v. Geary (1991)
Siegert v. Gilley (1991)
Burns v. Reed (1991)
Walton v. Arizona (1990)
United States v. Kokinda (1990)

4/7/2009 - NEW: Join ProCon.org on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

4/2/2009 – NEW DESIGN – Whether you are visiting for the first time or coming back for the 100th time, we’d love to know: What do you think of our new website design?

4/2/2009 - NEW: Survey for Teachers and Librarians - Please take our 2-minute survey so we can learn how to make our sites more useful to educators.

3/30/2009 NEW: Ten new case summaries have been posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

Wilson v. Layne (1999)
Collins v. City of Harker Heights, Texas (1992)
Ankenbrandt v. Richards (1992)
Morgan v. Illinois (1992)
Wright v. West (1992)
Dawson v. Delaware (1992)
Soldal v. Cook County, Illinois (1992)
Brecht v. Abrahamson (1993)
Hafer v. Melo (1991)
Florida v. Bostick (1991)

3/23/2009 - UPDATED: In the News – We added 10 more media references and surpassed 100 mentions in the press for the first time in our history. 103 mainstream media outlets have now referenced ProCon.org.

3/18/2009 - NEW: Five new case summaries have been posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

Lilly v. Virginia (1999)
Davis v. Monroe County Board of Education (1999)
Miller v. Albright, Secretary of State (1998)
Ohio Adult Parole Authority v. Woodward (1998)
Lebron v. National Railroad Passenger Corporation (1995)

3/16/2009 - UPDATED: Did You Know? - 70% of Democrats trust the ACLU compared to 21% of Republicans, according to a 2006 Harris poll. Read these and other interesting facts in the debate about the ACLU.

3/16/2009 - NEW: Five new case summaries have been posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

Greater New Orleans Association of Broadcasters v. United States (1999)
O'Neal v. McAninch, Warden (1995)
Alexander v. United States (1993)
Gilmore v. Taylor (1993)
Withrow v. Williams (1993)

3/9/2009 - UPDATED: How Schools Are Using ProCon.org – See how 66 elementary and middle schools, 133 high schools, and 176 colleges and universities in 45 states and eight countries use ProCon.org content in their educational materials.

3/5/2009 - NEW: Six new case summaries have been posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

Martin v. Hadix (1999)
Roberts v. Galen of Virginia (1999)
Crawford-El v. Britton (1998)
Swint v. Chambers County Commission (1995)
Bray v. Alexandria Women’s Health Clinic (1993)
Forsyth County, GA v. The Nationalist Movement (1992)

3/3/2009 - NEW: Five new case summaries have been posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

Ker v. California (1963)
McNeese v. Board of Education (1963)
Malloy v. Hogan (1964)
Ricci v. Village of Arlington Heights (1998)
Minnesota v. Carter (1998)

3/2/2009 – NEW PROCON.ORG WEBSITE! – Can alternative energy effectively replace fossil fuels? – Our 17th issue website has over 200 pro and con responses from more than 175 experts on energy topics such as oil, solar, wind, nuclear, ethanol, biofuels, hydrogen vs. electricity, subsidies, and more.

2/27/2009 - NEW: Five new case summaries have been posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

Jacobellis v. Ohio (1964)
Aptheker v, Secretary of State (1964)
Bousley v. United States (1998)
Sutton v. United Air Lines, Inc. (1999)
Olmstead v. L.C., by Zimring, Guardian Ad Litem (1999)

2/25/2009 - Articles about Using Controversial Issues to Stimulate Critical Thinking – Attention educators. We have compiled over a dozen published articles on why and how to develop critical thinking skills by teaching controversial topics in the classroom.

2/25/2009 - UPDATED: In the News - Our list of media references has grown to 93. See the latest additions from Popular Science magazine, Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN), two radio stations, and more.

2/6/2009 - UPDATED: How Schools Are Using ProCon.org - See how 352 schools in 45 states and eight countries use ProCon.org content in their educational materials.

2/2/2009 - ProCon.org was honored to receive the 2008 “Best Non-Profit to Work For” award in a national competition. ProCon.org was one of five winners in its class of “non-profits with an operating budget of under $2.5 million.” There were 15 winners total. There are roughly 1,000,000 nonprofit organizations in the United States.

1/26/2009 - NEW: Is the ACLU good for America?

1/23/2009 - NEW: Five new case summaries have been posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

Lerner v. Casey (1958)
First Unitarian Church v. Los Angeles (1958)
Russell v. United States (1962)
Kennedy v. Mendoza-Martinez (1963)
Smith v. Pennsylvania (1964)

1/12/2009 - NEW TOPIC SURVEY - Select the topic you would most like ProCon.org to cover next.

1/9/2009 - NEW: Quotes About Critical Thinking – Read twelve stimulating quotes about critical thought. We share these statements as part of our mission to promote critical thinking.

12/31/2008 - UPDATED: See How Schools Are Using ProCon.org: 50 elementary and middle schools, 100 high schools, and 116 colleges and universities (that we know of) have used ProCon.org in their teaching materials.

12/29/2008 - NEW PROCON.ORG WEBSITE! - Should performance enhancing drugs (such as steroids) be accepted in sports? Read over 250 pro and con responses from more than 200 experts on nearly 30 subjects related to drugs in sports at our 17th website, sports.procon.org.

12/3/2008 - Big Three auto makers compared to Toyota and Honda by ProCon.org – We explore the question “Should the Big Three auto makers be bailed out by the US government?” in our first ever “mini” site. See the 144-point comparison chart and read statements from Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, Paul Krugman, and many others.

11/18/2008 - NEW: ProCon.org for Teachers - Lesson plan ideas, natl. teaching standards, articles about teaching controversial issues, teachers' comments, and students' comments.

11/4/2008 – ProCon.org was referenced in the media six times last week. See our In the News page for the Swedish, Russian, and four US publications that mentioned ProCon.org.

10/28/2008 - UPDATED: Are illegal immigrants damaging America's economy and security?

10/15/2008 - ProCon.org welcomes its newest Board Member, Mr. A Searle Field, JD.

10/14/2008 - UPDATED: In the Classroom - 256 schools in 42 states and five countries reference ProCon.org in their K-12 and university level lesson plans and resource lists.

10/13/2008 - Updated: Is gun ownership an individual right guaranteed by the Second Amendment?

10/9/2008 - ProCon.org received four more media references in the last three days. See our coverage at Slate, National Catholic Reporter, and others in our growing In the News page.

10/6/2008 - NEW: Five new case summaries have been posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

Schneider v. Rusk (1963)
Yellin v. U.S. (1963)
Smith v. California (1963)
Stoner v. California (1964)
Ungar v. Sarafite (1964)

10/3/2008 - ProCon.org User Survey passes 1,000 responses. See the survey results so far.

9/30/2008 – ProCon.org received two more media mentions last week. Visit our In the News page to see our latest media references.

8/26/2008 - NEW: ProCon.org received four more media references in the last 30 days.

7/31/2008 - NEW WEBSITE: Death Penalty ProCon.org – “Should the death penalty be abolished?” Read pros, cons, stats, news, bios, and more great information related to this perennially controversial topic. Explore our 15th issue website at ProCon.org and let us know what you think.

6/30/2008 - We are proud to announce the new ProCon.org sites that became available Monday June 30, 2008. See over 10 new features in a new design and layout that took over 25 people nearly 2 years and 9,000 hours to complete. If you like what you see, please tell your friends.

5/30/2008 - NEW WEBSITE: Insider Trading ProCon.org – Should "insider trading" by Congress continue to be legal? Read pros, cons, and general reference information in the debate over whether Congressional representatives should be allowed to trade stocks based on material nonpublic information that they acquire during their normal Congressional duties.

5/23/2008 - ProCon.org Referenced in the Los Angeles Times and the Social Studies Professional – The number of media references to ProCon.org increased to 50 this week with favorable coverage by two respected publications.

4/17/2008 - NEW: User Survey – Please help us by taking our 1-2 minute survey on your experience at ProCon.org. Your feedback will help us to improve.

2/29/2008 - NEW: Subscribe to our free RSS feed and automatically receive the latest news and notices from our 13 ProCon.org websites. To subscribe, click on the RSS button in the top right of the homepage and follow the instructions provided on the screen. It takes a few seconds, and you can unsubscribe whenever you want.

12/12/2007 - NEW WEBSITE: 2008 Election ProCon.org – Read pro and con statements from the 2008 presidential candidates on several issues including abortion, education, environment, gun control, Iran, Iraq, religion, social security, and many more. Decide for yourself which candidate would make the best US President.

11/26/2007 - NEW WEBSITE: Immigration ProCon.org – What are the solutions to illegal immigration? ProCon.org explores the debate over illegal immigration with 50 questions, 200+ sources, and over 350 pro, con, and general reference responses.

10/29/2007 - UPDATED: Landmark U.S. Supreme Court Cases Involving the ACLU - "Authority rankings" and ACLU win/loss column added to the chart of the 79 landmark U.S. Supreme Court cases involving the ACLU.

9/28/2007 - NEW WEBSITE: Milk ProCon.org - Is drinking milk healthy for humans? We investigate health claims about milk using over 100 experts. The results of our research show conflicting data on milk's effect on cancer, heart disease, weight loss, diabetes, children's development, and other health issues. Visit our newest website and tell us what you think.

8/22/2007 - The 5 case summaries below are now posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

7/19/2007 - NEW: Should physician-assisted suicide be legal?

6/26/2007 - 2008 Presidential Election Poll - Visit our parent website ProCon.org and vote on the issues you want us to ask the U.S. Presidential candidates. Poll will close on July 15th.

6/22/2007 - The 6 case summaries below are now posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

6/22/2007 - NEW: Should prostitution be decriminalized?

6/14/2007 - UPDATED: Should felons be allowed to vote?

6/11/2007 - NEW: Is the ACLU anti-Christian?

5/29/2007 - The 5 case summaries below are now posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

5/17/2007 - See our updated question Does the Real ID Act unfairly target immigrants?

5/14/2007 - Our 1-Minute Overview explains why we selected the ACLU as a topic, and it shows the basic pros and cons in about a minute.

5/14/2007 - New ProCon.org website:

5/1/2007 - New ProCon.org website:

4/26/2007 - The 5 case summaries below are now posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

4/18/2007 - U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Late-Term Abortion Ban.

4/12/2007 - See our new question "Should the USA PATRIOT Act have been made law?"

4/4/2007 - The 7 case summaries below are now posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

3/27/2007 - View our new question "Is gun ownership an individual right guaranteed by the Second Amendment?"

3/21/2007 - Read the latest news and more about Congress warning the FBI on its misuse of the PATRIOT Act.

3/16/2007 - View our updated question Should incarceration be substituted with treatment for drug offenders?

3/9/2007 - The 6 case summaries below are now posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

3/1/2007 - See our updated question Does the "no-fly" list make us safer?

2/22/2007 - The 5 case summaries below are now posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

2/12/2007 - Visit our updated question Does the ACLU undermine the war on terror?

1/30/2007 - Our comprehensive search engine (top right on the homepage) allows visitors to quickly find a word or phrase on the Under God ProCon.org website. The search function at www.procon.org allows visitors to simultaneously search all ProCon.org websites.

1/29/2007 - The 8 cases below are now posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

1/29/2007 - See our updated question Is the ACLU a communist or left-wing organization?

1/16/2007 - See our updated question Should gays and lesbians be restricted from adopting children?

1/8/2007 - Euthanasia ProCon.org, our newest website, was launched today. It features nearly 600 pro, con, and general reference arguments in 80 questions. Visit the site today and decide for yourself: "Should euthanasia be legal?"

1/3/2007 - The 6 cases below are now posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

12/22/2006 - See our newest feature: National Polls and Surveys on the ACLU.

12/13/2006 - See our updated question Is the ACLU against Christmas or other religious holidays?

12/7/2006 - The Top 10 Pros and Cons have been updated. Read the main arguments in the ACLU debate in about five minutes.

11/28/2006 - The 5 cases below are now posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

11/16/2006 - View our updated question "Should the death penalty be abolished?"

11/6/2006 - The following 5 cases are now posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

10/31/2006 - See our new question "Should public school-sponsored prayer be allowed?"

10/23/2006 - Read our updated question "Is desegregation in public schools still necessary to achieve racial equality?"

10/4/2006 - The following 9 cases are now posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

9/21/2006 - Read the pros and cons to our new question "Is the ACLU a communist or left wing organization?"

9/15/2006 - Read our newest question "Does the ACLU undermine the war on terror?"

9/11/2006 - Read the pros and cons to our newest question "Do National Security Letters give excessive surveillance power to the government?"

9/8/2006 - Read our new question "What are National Security Letters?"

8/31/2006 - Read our newly revised question "What is the USA PATRIOT Act?"

8/23/2006 - Read our revised question "Should Intelligent Design be taught in public schools?"

8/10/2006 - "Is the ACLU anti-religion?" Read the updated question featuring documents ACLUProCon.org received from the ACLU and the Alliance Defense Fund (ADF).

8/9/2006 - Read our updated question "Does the USA PATRIOT ACT diminish civil liberties?"

7/21/2006 - The following 9 cases are now posted in the ACLU in the Supreme Court section:

7/13/2006 - Our Freedom of Expression section is now complete. Read the pros and cons to our latest question "Does regulating access to pornographic content on the Internet to protect minors, infringe on the First Amendment rights of adults?"

7/6/2006 - Read the pros and cons to our newest question "Does the ACLU advocate child pornography?"

6/22/2006 - Read our newly posted question "Should the ACLU defend free speech rights of white supremacists?"

6/15/2006 - Read our newly posted question "Do hate crimes laws violate the right to free speech?"

6/9/2006 - Read the pros and cons to our newest question "Do university regulations against offensive speech inhibit freedom of expression?"

6/1/2006 - Read the pros and cons to our newest question "Is the ACLU justified in claiming that limits on political campaign contributions and expenditures compromise free speech?"

5/12/2006 - Read our two newest questions “What is free speech?” and "Would amending the US Constitution to prohibit the desecration of the US flag limit free speech?"

4/26/2006 - Our Criminal Justice System section is now complete. See the pros and cons to our latest question “Does the protection of prisoners' civil rights go too far?”

4/19/2006 - Read the pros and cons to our newest question “Should ex-felons be allowed to vote?”

4/6/2006 - Our newest question “Should the death penalty be abolished?” is posted in our Death Penalty section

3/29/2006 - You can read our revised question “Is the Voting Rights Act still necessary?” in our new Voting Rights section

3/22/2006 - We have posted our revised question “Should the ACLU challenge government sponsorship of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA)?”

3/17/2006 - Read our newly posted question “Should the government be allowed to collect DNA samples from non-violent and non-convicted offenders?”

2/27/2006 - Read our newly posted question “Would mandatory parental notification laws regarding contraceptive prescriptions have a negative effect on teenage girls’ health?”

2/24/2006 - Read our newly posted question "Does the ACLU fail to protect the First Amendment rights of abortion clinic protesters?"

2/3/2006 - Read the pros and cons to our newest question "Should racial profiling be accepted as a law enforcement practice?"

1/31/2006 - Our newest question "Is the ACLU pro-criminal?"is now posted in our Police Conduct section.

Read about the 79 Landmark Supreme Court Cases involving the ACLU. Includes chart outlining their winning percentage by decade. The most recent 27 landmark cases are now posted:

1/18/2006 - The ACLU and the Center for Constitutional Rights filed a law suit against President George W. Bush and the National Security Agency to stop them from conducting wiretaps on U.S. citizens.

1/13/2006 - Our War on Drugs section is now complete. See the pros and cons of our latest question: Do current drug laws and policies discriminate against minorities and women?

12/23/2005 - The following 5 cases are now posted in the Landmark Cases section:

12/21/2005 - The following 15 cases are now posted in the Landmark Cases section:

12/20/2005 - A federal judge in Pennsylvania held that "intelligent design" could not be taught in public schools, thereby siding with the ACLU.

12/15/2005 - Our newest question "Is the ACLU against Christmas, Hanukkah or any other religious holiday?" is now posted in the Christmas, Hanukkah And Other Religious Holidays sub-issue.

12/13/2005 - See the pros and cons of our newest question Is the ACLU overzealous in its campaign against religious display on public property?

12/7/2005 - See the pros and cons of our newest question: Should treatment be substituted with incarceration for drug offenders?

12/2/2005 - Just posted in the Criminal Justice System section: Have mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenses been effective?

11/15/2005 - Our Discrimination section is now complete. We have added our newest question: Is the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) a good law?

11/4/2005 - See the pros and cons of our newest question: Should HIV testing for pregnant women or newborns be mandatory?

10/18/2005 - See the pros and cons of our newest question: Is Title IX, the law protecting against discrimination based on sex, a good law?

10/7/2005 - See the pros and cons of our newest question: Should the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) be renewed to help curb domestic violence?

9/26/2005 - With the help of the ACLU, parents sue the Dover Area School District in Pennsylvania over the teaching of intelligent design in public schools. Read our pros and cons of the teaching of intelligent design in public schools.

8/18/2005 - Read pros and cons on the ACLU's position on affirmative action, racial profiling, school desegragation and the Voting Rights Act in our recently completed section on Race.

7/19/2005 - ACLU's Freedom of Information Act lawsuit reveals that the FBI has files on the ACLU and other civil liberties groups.

7/1/2005 - ACLU's reaction following Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's resignation from the U.S. Supreme Court.

6/21/2005 - See the pros and cons of our newest question: Should homosexuals have "equal protection" rights based on their sexual orientation?

6/13/2005 - The Immigrants section is live. Read pros and cons on the ACLU's immigration policies, its position on the Real ID Act, and the impact of the Patriot Act on immigrants.

6/1/2005 - Help us select the next controversial topic to explore. Vote at www.procon.org. We appreciate your participation. Poll ends 06/30/05.

5/16/2005 - See the pros and cons of our newest question: Is the ACLU right to challenge government sponsorship of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) based on BSA's exclusion of atheists?

5/10/2005 - The DNA Database section is complete. Read pros and cons on the ACLU's position on employers and insurance carriers' access to our genetic information, and laws regarding DNA collection for criminal offenders.

4/18/2005 - The Birth Control section is complete. Read pros and cons on the ACLU's position on contraception, abstinence-only education, and other birth control issues.

4/8/2005 - April ProCon.org Poll - Visit our parent site www.ProCon.org and help us select the best slogan for the organization.

3/2/2005 - ACLU and Human Rights First sue Defense Secretary Rumsfeld for allegedly authorising torture in Iraq and Afganistan. Click here to read more.

2/18/2005 - ACLU released documents showing new cases of abuse in Afghan and Iraqi prisons. Click here to read about this.

2/7/2005 - We updated our "Overview of the ACLU Debate".

2/7/2005 - Visit the new section called "ACLU Structure" to learn about the inner workings of the ACLU.

12/21/2004 - ACLU released documents showing prisoners were abused in Guantanamo. Click here to read about this.

9/30/2004 - In an ACLU case, a U.S. District Judge ruled unconstitutional a section of the Patriot Act. Click here to read about this.

9/23/2004 - The ACLU argued the case for Michael Schiavo in the Supreme Court of Florida which unanimously struck down 7-0 the law that keeps Terri Schiavo alive. Click here to read about this.

8/11/2004 - The ACLU tentatively settles a $1 billion education lawsuit with the state of California. Click here to read about this.

7/26/2004 - We added an updated new history of the ACLU. Click here to view.

12/16/2003 - We began adding the ACLU's Batting Average in the U.S. Supreme Court. Click here to review.