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Mapp v. Ohio (1961)

Historical BackgroundThe Warren Court left an unprecedented legacy of judicial activism in the area of civil rights law as well as in the area of civil liberties-specifically, the rights of…

New Jersey v. T.L.O. (1985)

Historical BackgroundThe Supreme Court has a long history of upholding citizens' protections against unreasonable searches and seizures-a right guaranteed by the 4th Amendment. In Weeks v.…

1971–1972 Emmy Awards

Outstanding Series, DramaMasterpiece Theatre: Elizabeth R (PBS)Outstanding Continued Performance By an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic SeriesPeter Falk, NBC Mystery Movie:…

Anatomy and
Physiology: Pancreas and Diabetes

Pancreas and DiabetesAnatomy and PhysiologyHormonesFeedback: Not Just for GuitarsHow Hormones WorkHypothalamus: The Head HonchoPituitary: The First LieutenantThyroidKidneys: Not Just for Urine!…

salamander

(Encyclopedia) salamander, an amphibian of the order Urodela, or Caudata. Salamanders have tails and small, weak limbs; superficially they resemble the unrelated lizards (which are reptiles), but…

Hawthorne, Nathaniel

(Encyclopedia) Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804–64, American novelist and short-story writer, b. Salem, Mass., one of the great masters of American fiction. His novels and tales are penetrating…

May 1999 News and Events

1999 News Month-By-MonthWorldThree American G.I. Prisoners Freed (May 2): Milosevic releases men following appeal from Rev. Jesse Jackson. Soldiers in good health despite 31 days of…

The Supreme Court: Protecting Pornography

Protecting PornographyThe Supreme CourtFighting for FreedomsUsing Illegal CommunicationProtecting PornographyPreventing Children from Accessing Pornography on the InternetAllowing Cross…