Understanding Civil Liberties

There may be nothing more important than understanding your civil liberties—those personal freedoms guaranteed and protected by the U.S. government—and how they are different from (and similar to) those enjoyed by citizens around the world.

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    Freedom of Religion in the United States
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    What Does "Orwellian" Mean?
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    Forced Sterilization in the United States
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    Miranda Rights: Your Rights of Silence
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    Gun Rights Under President Ronald Reagan
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    Gun Show Laws By State and the Gun Show Loophole
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    Timeline of Gun Control in the United States
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    Gun Rights Under President George W Bush
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    Lavender Scare: The Government’s Gay Witch Hunt
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    Freedom of Assembly in the United States
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    Freedom of Speech in the United States
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