Resources on American family life, diversity, religion, and social issues.
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People
American Culture &
History
Biographies of Famous
Americans
Artists, Writers and Composers
Athletes
Explorers
Human Rights Activists
Inventors, Technicians, Businessmen, and Pioneers
Political Figures
Diversity
Overviews
Race in America
Civil Rights
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The Civil Rights Movement and the Legacy of Martin
Luther King
Provides information about the civil rights movement, Dr. King's speeches, and
background on other civil rights leaders.
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Major Features of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Provides a case history of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
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1964 Civil Rights Act
Complete text of entire Act, which made racial discrimination in public places,
such as theaters, restaurants and hotels, illegal.
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Brown v. Board of Education of
Topeka, Kansas (1954)
Text of the Brown v. Board of Education landmark case and its implications.
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Plessy v. Ferguson
Complete text of the Plessy v. Ferguson case.
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1957 Civil Rights Act
Complete text of the 1957 Civil Rights Act.
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
Brief biography of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Enabling Equality: An Overview
This article from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights provides an overview
of the progress and problems that have taken place since the passage of the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
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The ADA: Your Employment Rights as an
Individual With a Disability
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) makes it unlawful to discriminate in
employment against a qualified individual with a disability. This document
provides an overview of the rights of persons with disabilities.
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Disability Rights Movement Timeline
Document that details the chronology of events in the disability rights
movement.
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Age Discrimination in Employment
Act of 1967
Full text of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967.
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Equal Credit Opportunity Act of
1976
Act ensuring that all consumers are given an equal chance to obtain credit.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Act
of 1972
Full text of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, which is an
amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Equal Pay Act of 1963
Full text of the Equal Pay Act of 1963, which prohibits sex-based wage
discrimination between men and women in the same establishment who are
performing under similar working conditions.
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Fair Housing Act of 1968
Act prohibiting housing discrimination on the basis of race, religion, and
national origin.
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Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968
Act which gives Native Americans access to the courts for restoration of rights
to their ancestral lands and reparation.
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Older Americans Act of 1965
Act which established the Administration on Aging to oversee the development of
services and opportunities for older people in every community across the
nation.
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Pregnancy Discrimination Act of
1978
Amendment to the 1964 civil rights act which prohibits discrimination on the
basis of pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
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Romer v. Evans, 517 U.S. 620 (1996)
Ruling stating that gays and lesbians can not be denied full protection under
the law.
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Ex parte Milligan (1866)
Introduction to and text of Ex parte Milligan, which ruled that military rule
could not supercede civil rights.
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On the Road from Slavery to Freedom
Introduction to the period in U.S. History that ushered the end of slavery.
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Martin Luther King Jr: "I Have A Dream"
Full text of Dr. King's famous speech on the hope for equality of all
Americans.
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Disability and Ability
Opens with President Bush's proclamation on the 16th anniversary of the
Americans with Disabilities Act. This edition of eJournal USA follows three
themes from his speech; Guarding the Rights of Others, Building on the
Progress, and Celebrating the Contributions.
Ethnic Groups and Immigration
General
Demographic & Population Statistics
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USA Quick Facts
U.S. Census Bureau. Quick, easy access to summary statistics about people,
businesses, and geography.
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Population
U.S. Census Bureau. Total population of the USA from 1900 onwards.
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2010 Census Planning: Demographic and Technological Change Escalating Complexity
The authors discuss the complexity brought on by the rapidity of demographic and technological change.
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Money Income of Families
Based on Current Population Survey data from 2007.
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Personal Income Per Capita in Current and Constant (2000) Dollars by State: 2000 to 2008
Data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Survey of Current Business, April 2009
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Self-Employed Workers by Industry and Occupation: 2000 to 2008
Civilian noninstitutional population 16 years old and over. Annual averages of monthly
figures. Data represent the unincorporated self-employed; the incorporated self-employed are considered wage and salary workers. Based on the occupational and industrial classification derived from those used in the 2000 census.
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Homeownership Rates by Age of Householder and Household Type: 1990 to 2008
Description: Represents the proportion of owner households to the total number of occupied households.
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Income, Expenditures and Wealth
White House page offers statistical information on U.S. income, expenditures
and wealth.
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Consumer and Producer Price Indices
White House page offers statistics on consumer and producer price indices.
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Housing
Starts, Production, Sales, Orders
and Inventories
White House page offers statistics on new housing starts as well as the
production, sales, orders and inventories of housing.
Family
Life & Children
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America's Children: Key National Indicators of
Well-Being
This report is a compendium of indicators illustrating both the promises and the difficulties confronting our Nation's young people. The report presents 40 key indicators on important aspects of children's lives. These indicators are drawn from our most reliable statistics, easily understood by broad audiences, objectively based on substantial research, balanced so that no single area of children's lives dominates the report, measured regularly so that they can be updated to show trends over time, and representative of large segments of the population rather than one particular group.
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Who's Minding the Kids? Child Care Arrangements
Parents in the labor force face numerous decisions when balancing their work
and home life, including choosing the type of care to provide for their
children while they work.
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Chart: Births, Infant Mortality, and Life
Expectancy Graph and Chart of Birth, Infant Mortality, and Life Expectancy in
the U.S.
Charts and graphs from 1980 onwards.
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Family and Community Involvement
Resources on parental involvement in education and community relationships from the U.S. Network for Education Information.
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America's Families and Living Arrangements: 2007
This report presents basic trends in household and family composition and living arrangements (September 2009).
Religion
American Religious History
Religion in America Today
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U.S. Religious Landscape Survey
A major survey by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life finds that most Americans have a non-dogmatic approach to faith. A strong majority of those who are affiliated with a religion, including majorities of nearly every religious tradition, do not believe their religion is the only way to salvation. And almost the same number believes that there is more than one true way to interpret the teachings of their religion.
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A New Religious America
Dr. Diana Eck, a member of the faculty of divinity at Harvard University, looks
at the new religious landscape in the United States.
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Religion on the Stump: Politics and Faith in
America
Pew Forum report about a discussion in which two politicians explore the
interplay between personal religious convictions and politics.
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Freedom of Faith: Religious Minorities in the United States
The principle of religious freedom is a cherished right in the United States, one that has historical roots older than the formation of the nation itself. In the 21st century, the United States pulses with a unique cultural chemistry brought on by a wave of immigration which has brought followers of more diverse faiths to many communities. This edition of eJournal USA examines how the nation adjusts to these demographic changes to remain true to the principles of freedom of faith.
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Guidance to Faith-Based and
Community Organizations on Partnering With the Federal Government
Information for faith-based organizations on working with the federal
government to address America's pressing social needs.
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Religion: Separating Church and
State
Discusses the Freedom of Religion
in the U.S.
Social
Issues
Social Security
Healthcare
Crime and Justice
Elderly
Social Welfare
Veterans
Volunteerism and Philanthropy
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