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Zero population growth (ZPG) is an ideology that some believe should be the ultimate goal of society - that the number of people in a specific area neither increases nor decreases. ZPG gained popularity in the late 1960s as a political movement by people who believed that the continual increase in population was the source for many of the world’s problems, like pollution and violence. ZPG can be achieved through multiple ways, one such being limiting births and immigration. China, for example adopted this policy with the one child policy.

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The argument against capital punishment dates back to the colonial period in America, with one of the most famous early texts being Cesare Beccaria's On Crimes and Punishment, published in 1767. The movement gained wider attention at the end of the nineteenth century with the rise of progressive ideals. In recent history, there have been several influential court decisions on the constitutionality of capital punishment, first in Furman v Georgia in 1972, in which the Supreme Court found the practice of capital punishment unconstitutional, but did not mandate that states update their individual practices. This decision was later overturned in 1976 with Gregg v. Georgia.

Anti-death penalty activists frequently point to the disproportionate amount of African American and Hispanic Americans executed. Studies which have shown that the "deterrent" factor - death penalty as a means to deter others from committing similar crimes- has little to no effect on crime rates. Between 1973 and 2005, 123 people were released from death row after being exonerated leading activists to argue that the death penalty will inevitably lead to the execution of innocent people. As of October 2019, 42% of Americans were opposed to the death penalty, with 56% in favor, and 2% having no opinion.

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The Wisconsin AFL-CIO is a labor union for workers in Wisconsin. During a protest in 2011 over a bill that would cut funding and prevent collective bargaining, Wisconsin native Carrie Worth designed the iconic image that is on this button. The fist has always been a symbol of protest, but this fist specifically is in the shape of Wisconsin with the white star marking the city of Madison; the state Capitol and where the protests took place. The logo, Stand for Wisconsin was meant as a call to the nation to stand up and stand with the Wisconsin workers.

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On June 25, 1910 Congress passed the Mann Act (also known as the White Slave Traffic Act). Initially it was passed with the supposed aim of protecting innocent girls from being lured or trafficked into prostitution. The law made it illegal to “transport any woman or girl” across state lines for “any immoral purpose.” As such although it was created with the idea that no female would choose prostitution, it has been used to criminalize even relationships that are consensual.

Due to the colorful history of the Mann act being used to charge famous figures, such as Jack Johnson, Charlie Chaplin, or Chuck Berry it has fallen under suspicion and allegations of racism. Over time this has led to calls for repealing the Act. Instead of being repealed however, it has been amended several times to update the language and to expand coverage to include child pornography issues.

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Peanuts and tree nuts are among the most common allergens that can become life-threatening conditions. Although many food allergies are minor, some are severe and can end with a person going into anaphylactic shock where they have difficulty breathing and vomiting from proximal contact with, rather than consumption, of the allergen. In dire situations as this, an Epi-pen, or dose of epinephrine, may be needed so the person can limit the risks and have enough time to be escorted to the hospital.

A study done in 2011 found that only 20% of children outgrew their peanut allergy and that 2% of all children have it. Due to the possible severity of the allergy, some institutions like schools and workplaces do not allow peanuts or have a separate allergen-free eating area. Airplanes, once known for distributing peanuts to their customers as part of the flight, have now switched to pretzels or other snack options to eliminate customers exposure in a small area.

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The open access movement promotes free and open online access to information, centralized around academic publications and data. Open access works are available to all without financial, legal, or technical barriers. Beyond immediate availability, the work must also be free to download, copy, distribute, print, search for, and search within. These parameters for the term derive from the pivotal Budapest Declaration in 2002, which came from an international coalition of scholars. 

Mobilization around open access rose from structural barriers to providing equitable academic research in the digital era. Corporate journal subscription bundles known as ‘Big Deals’ increased prices while production costs lowered. Governments provide the majority of research funding and researchers typically do not receive payment for their work. Advocates argue that open access publishing accelerates the advancement of human knowledge, allows for diverse contributions to scholarly conversations, and reaches a larger and broader audience. 

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"Love Your People" is a slogan used by Inspire Your People. Founded by Sam Parker, author of 212º the extra degree, Inspire Your People is a creative/motivational content and messaging company. The goal is to raise awareness to better treat others with respect and kindness. Parker himself can be hired for inspirational keynote speeches and the site offers short motivational content. Inspire Your People is a workplace and teams motivational tool that can be used at leadership and inspirational events.

Love Your People is an 8 point motivational message whose goal is to remember people who deserve care and attention the 8 points are: Contribute. Be kind. Be patient. Be honest. Encourage people. Apologize. Forgive. Thank people.

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“Keep abortion safe and legal” has long been a slogan of the movement to maintain funding for, and availability of, women’s health services. In particular, this phrase speaks to the history of unsafe, undocumented abortion procedures that are undertaken when the medical service is made illegal. The history of abortions in the United States has been a fraught one since it was outlined by Britain in 1803 and started to become coded into law in individual states starting in 1820. By the 1900 some states began included provisions in their laws to allow for abortions in cases of rape or incest; despite laws enacted against it, women continued (and continue) to have abortions, with one estimate putting the rate of illegal abortions in the 1950s and 1960s at between 200,000 and 1.2 million a year. Although some organizations, such as the Clergy Consultation Service on Abortion or The Abortion Counseling Service of the Chicago Women’s Liberation Union, helped women find care from trained professionals, unsafe “back alley” abortion procedures were all too common for women without access to funding or transportation.  Since reproductive rights took the stage alongside the women’s movement in the 1960s, it has continued to be a point of contention in the United States, both morally and legally. Organizations such as NARAL and Planned Parenthood champion this cause and fight for women’s right to “keep abortion safe and legal” in order to keep women safe and healthy.

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Lynn, Massachusetts is located northeast of Boston and surrounded by the smaller towns of Swampscott, Saugus, and Nahant. During the week of May 20, 1918, greater Lynn embarked on a fundraising campaign for WWI. They organized a parade with 9,000 participants for a crowd of 50,000 people. Marchers included 1,900 women affiliated with the Red Cross, 6,000 school children in the Junior Red Cross, 100 doctors and nurses, and a high school stretcher bearer corps. The whole parade took over an hour to pass Lynn City Hall. Monies pledged pushed the Greater Lynn War Chest Fund to over $500,000 for war relief.