Federalism:  Gay Marriage
Where do you stand on the issue of gay marriage?  What does the U.S. Constitution say about it?  Explain your stance and try to back it up with constitutional arguments.

Bob Dold v. Brad Schneider

What did you think of Congressman Dold?  What about Brad Schneider's staffers?  Check out the following links and respond to this 10th Congressional Race!

Daily Herald 1
Daily Herald 2

Healthcare:  What is your view?

Based on our class readings and discussion, where do you currently stand on the healthcare debate?

What do you think of the Affordable Care Act?  Do you think the Supreme Court got it right by upholding most of the legislation? How much federal government involvement do you think there should be with healthcare?  Address any of the questions above and more!

RNC vs. DNC:

What are your thoughts on the RNC and the DNC?  What speakers did you like the best?  Why?  Any good signs in the delegation?  What are your thoughts about the conventions in general?