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409. The Emancipation Proclamation, 1863. 409.《解放奴隶宣言》(1863年) On September 23, 1862, Lincoln issued a proclamation stating that on the first day of the new year he would declare free all slaves in any portion of the United Sta
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Next week, the United States Senate will begin debate on a constitutional amendment that defines marriage in the United States as the union of a man and woman. On Monday, I will meet with a coalition of community leaders
by Adam Freedman Todays topic: Is the health care reform law constitutional? At the risk of stirring up controversy, I cant resist dipping a toe into the current debate over the new health care bill. One of my readers-Mary-writes in to ask whether th
Hello, and welcome to Legal Lads Quick and Dirty Tips for a More Lawful Life. Im your host, Adam Freedman. But first, your daily dose of legalese: This podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship with any listener. In other words, althoug
by Michael W. Flynn First, a disclaimer: Although I am an attorney, the legal information in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for seeking personalized legal advice from an attorney licensed to practice in your jurisdiction. Further, I
by Michael W. Flynn First, a disclaimer: Although I am an attorney, the legal information in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for seeking personalized legal advice from an attorney licensed to practice in your jurisdiction. Further, I
by Michael W. Flynn First, a disclaimer: Although Legal Lad is an attorney, the legal information in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for seeking personalized legal advice from an attorney licensed to practice in your jurisdiction. Leg
3D Guns Raise Legal Questions In the U.S. this month, Americans are discussing whether 3D [three-dimensional] guns are legal. 这个月,很多美国人都在讨论3D枪是否应该合法化的问题。 Cody Wilson says yes. He first used a website
Top Trump administration officials say they are not the writer of a New York Times opinion piece sharply critical of President Donald Trump. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke on the issue during his visit to India. He called the opinion piece sad.
To stick to one's guns Shooting the breeze 今天我们要讲的两个俗语是和枪,也就是英语里的gun这个字有联系的。我们要讲的第一个俗语是to stick to one's guns。对于士
Jim Malone A national debate over whether homosexuals should be allowed to marry one another intensified Tuesday when President Bush announced that he favors a constitutional amendment that would proh
1. Senators rejected a bid to ban gay marriage. Moderate Republicans joined Democrats to oppose the measure. But supporters say they are building a base for a constitutional amendment to bar same-sex
1. Investigators are looking into what went wrong during a training exercise in Nevada's high desert. A mortar shell explosion killed seven Marines and injured a half dozen others. 2. The death toll in a series of bombings throughout Baghdad is now a
US History: Missouri's Request for Statehood Reopens Question of Slavery 密苏里州要求建国重开奴隶制问题 From VOA Learning English, welcome to The Making of a Nation, our weekly program of American history for people learning English. I
United States Justice Department Changes Drug Sentencing Policy 美国司法部修改毒品判刑政策 From VOA Learning English, this is As It Is. Hi and welcome back. I'm Caty Weaver. Today, on the program we talk about some legal news from the Un
AS IT IS 2014-08-10 Ivory Urn Raises Questions on Illegal Trade 象牙骨灰瓮引发对非法贸易的担忧 An urn has been created from ivory to hold the remains of Thailands top religious leader. The production of the urn comes as the country fac
Guide to 2016 Campaign: Money and Super PAC 金钱和政治行动委员会领导2016年总统竞选 Money, lots of it, is what it takes to win the presidency of the United States. When Richard Nixon won re-election in 1972, the Center for Responsive
Trump Wants Flag Burners to Face Prison or Loss of Citizenship President-elect Donald Trump says people who burn the American flag should be punished. He suggested that punishment could be up to a year in prison or a loss of citizenship. But it will
AS IT IS 2015-01-25 Should Schools in US Recognize Muslim Holidays? 美国学校应承认穆斯林假日吗? As religious minorities increase in the United States, some want public schools to close not only on Christmas, but also on their religious h
He has fought tirelessly for minority inclusion and freedom of speech in American broadcasting Adam Phillips | New York 31 December 2009 Some of the cases Andrew Jay Schwartzman takes on are pretty arcane. They might be broadcast media regulatory iss