2/18/2010 - NEW ProCon.org Website! - Is the D.A.R.E. program good for America's kids (K-12)? - Supporters of D.A.R.E. argue that the program annually helps over 35 million kids in all 50 states and 43 countries to resist drug abuse. Critics counter that decades of research shows D.A.R.E. is ineffective, marketing not science-based, and can actually increase drug use by students.
2/9/2010 - ProCon.org has now been used by 1,009 schools in 26 countries and all 50 US states. We are thrilled to have 176 elementary and middle schools, 435 high schools, and 398 colleges and universities using the free nonpartisan research we provide to stimulate critical thinking. The newest international school using ProCon.org is in
Qatar.
1/21/2010 - ProCon.org in the News - We have been referenced in the media 10 times already in 2010 including mentions in Reuters, Psychiatric Times, and the Huffington Post. See all 176 of our media references to date.
1/18/2010 - NEW ProCon.org Website! – Should any vaccines be required for children? – All 50 states require vaccinations for children entering public schools although 48 states allow exemptions for religious reasons and 20 for philosophical reasons. While proponents argue that vaccines save lives, prevent epidemics, and reduce harm from illness, opponents counter that vaccinations should not be required because they may do more harm (cause illness, reduce immunity, etc.) than good. ProCon.org's newest website explores the pros and cons of the debate surrounding vaccination.
1/14/2010 - ProCon.org has now been used by 932 schools in 25 countries and all 50 US states. We are thrilled to have 161 elementary and middle schools, 390 high schools, and 381 colleges and universities using the free nonpartisan research we provide to stimulate critical thinking. The newest international schools using ProCon.org are in Russia, Spain, and Thailand.
12/28/2009 - NEW ProCon.org Website! – Is obesity a disease? – An estimated 72 million people in the US as of 2006 (34.3% of the adult population) are obese and 10% of all US medical spending ($147 billion) in 2008 was attributed to obesity-related health conditions. The FDA, IRS, and the World Health Organization have stated obesity is a disease while other government and medical entities, such as the House of Representatives, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the American College of Physicians, have not. ProCon.org's newest website explores the pros and cons in this debate.
12/18/2009 - ProCon.org has now been used by 802 schools in 22 countries and all 50 US states. The newest international schools using ProCon.org are in Austria, Israel, Netherlands, Philippines, and Singapore. We are thrilled to have 136 elementary and middle schools, 313 high schools, and 353 colleges and universities using the free nonpartisan research we provide to stimulate critical thinking.
12/9/2009 - Governments That Use ProCon.org – The governments of five different countries have referenced ProCon.org in their official reports or legislation. See how New Zealand, Northern Marianas, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States’ governments have used ProCon.org.
12/9/2009 - NEWProCon.org Website! - Do violent video games contribute to youth violence? - Critics argue that violent video games are to blame for school shootings, increases in bullying, and violence towards women and that research supports these assertions. Defenders of violent video games counter that the research is deeply flawed, that violent video games provide a safe outlet for aggressive feelings, and that video game content is protected free speech. ProCon.org's newest website explores the pros and cons of this debate.
11/24/2009 - NEW ProCon.org Website! - Should Social Security be privatized? - Social Security, the largest government program in the world and the biggest expenditure ($612 billion) in the US federal budget, is projected to become unsustainable by 2037. ProCon.org's newest website explores the pros and cons of whether Social Security should be privatized to give people control of their own retirement funds and help ensure that their safety net remains intact.
11/6/2009 - UPDATED: How 728 Schools Are Using ProCon.org – ProCon.org is now used by schools in all 50 US states (North Dakota just added) and 17 countries (Sweden and Macedonia just added). 119 elementary and middle schools, 282 high schools, and 327 colleges and universities use the free nonpartisan research we provide to stimulate critical thinking.
11/4/2009 - NEW: ProCon.org Volunteers & Interns - See the latest volunteer research opportunities at ProCon.org along with profiles of our talented and hard working senior interns, interns, and volunteers.
10/28/2009 - NEW: Survey for High School Students Only – If you’re in high school, please take our 10 question survey about ProCon.org, critical thinking, and you.
10/7/2009 - UPDATED: Benefits of Teaching Controversial Issues – Five highlighted facts about the benefits of critical thinking and 28 articles, studies, and books about teaching controversial issues in the classroom.
10/5/2009 - UPDATED: Lesson Planning with ProCon.org - 11 lesson plan ideas for using ProCon.org in the classroom to engage critical thinking while meeting 15 national teaching standards.
9/24/2009 - NEW ProCon.org Website! – Are cell phones safe? – Cell phones use a form of radiation called radio frequency (RF) to send their signal. This RF radiation is regulated by the FCC, and has been deemed safe by a number of government and private scientific studies. However, some studies have found that the radiation from cell phones may increase the chance of developing cancer and other health problems. ProCon.org's newest website explores the pros and cons of whether or not cell phones are safe to use.
9/18/2009 - NEW ProCon.org Website! – Should all Americans have the right (be entitled) to health care? – With millions uninsured, the US is one of the few - if not the only - developed nations that does not guarantee health care for its citizens. Many Americans believe that health care for all would be too expensive and unearned. ProCon.org's newest website explores the pros and cons of whether there should be the right to health care in the US.
8/11/2009 - UPDATED: How Schools Are Using ProCon.org - See how teachers and librarians from 588 schools in 48 states and 14 countries use ProCon.org in their classrooms and school libraries.
8/6/2009 - ProCon.org added six more media references to its In the News page including a mention of our Prescription Drug Ads website in Business Week.
8/5/2009 - ProCon.org Five Year Anniversary - ProCon.org celebrated its 5-year anniversary on July 14, 2009 with a party for supporters and friends from 4-7 pm in our Santa Monica office. We also held five anniversary contests and awarded winners over $500 in cash and prizes. See photos and video from the party, find out who won the contests, and read highlights and reflections from our first five years.
8/4/2009 - Winners of the ProCon.org 5-Year Anniversary contests announced! Each winner receives $100 and our gratitude. See who won the ProCon.org Wikipedia, Facebook, Twitter, and Scavenger Hunts contests. Thank you to all who participated.
7/29/2009 - NEW PROCON.ORG WEBSITE! -Should the drinking age be lowered from 21 to a younger age? - Our new micro site presents an overview, pro and con arguments, little-known “Did You Know” facts, videos, graphics, and a comprehensive list of sources on the issue of lowering the drinking age.
7/16/2009 - California State Schools Chief Jack O’Connell Praises ProCon.org - The California State Superintendent of Public Instruction wrote that ProCon.org is a "...great resource that breaks down hot button issues with quality, sourced info... The best part about procon.org is the entire web site is free to use. No ads, no registration necessary. If you’re in ed, check it out." Visit ProCon.org for Teachers for details.
7/2/2009 - ProCon.org Celebrates Its Five Year Anniversary - July 2009 marks our fifth anniversary and we're celebrating with five contests where you can win up to $500. Visit our anniversary page to read contest details, a statement from our Chairman, top five highlights, select readers' comments, and more.
6/24/2009 - UPDATED: How Schools Are Using ProCon.org - See how teachers and librarians from 516 schools in 48 states and 14 countries use ProCon.org in their classrooms and school libraries.
6/22/2009 - UPDATED: In the News - See the most recent media refrences to ProCon.org in the Telegraph, WRPI, the Thom Hartmann Radio Program, and more.
6/8/2009 - NEW PROCON.ORG WEBSITE! - Should prescription drugs be advertised directly to consumers? - This website is our first ever site meaning it took us less than 35 hours to build. The site contains a "did you know?" section, an overview of the issue, pro and con arguments, an image and video gallery, a reader survey, and a listing of all our sources.
5/19/2009 - Our Volunteer Program – created on Feb. 9, 2009 – has been a great success. We thank all the volunteers who have helped us so far, and we encourage others to consider becoming a ProCon.org volunteer or intern.
4/10/2009 - UPDATED: How Schools Are Using ProCon.org – 411 schools (73 elementary and middle schools, 148 high schools, and 190 colleges and universities) in 45 states and 11 countries use ProCon.org content in their classrooms.
4/10/2009 - UPDATED: In the News - 113 mainstream media--the most recent including Washington Post, Guardian, and CBS News--have referenced ProCon.org’s websites.
4/7/2009 - NEW: Join ProCon.org on Facebook and
follow us on Twitter.
4/2/2009 - NEW: Survey for Teachers and Librarians - Please take our 2-minute survey so we can learn how to make our sites more useful to educators.
3/23/2009 - UPDATED:In the News – We added 10 more media references and surpassed 100 mentions in the press for the first time in our history. 103 mainstream media outlets have now referenced ProCon.org.
3/9/2009 - UPDATED: How Schools Are Using ProCon.org – See how 66 elementary and middle schools, 133 high schools, and 176 colleges and universities in 45 states and eight countries use ProCon.org content in their educational materials.
3/2/2009 – NEW PROCON.ORG WEBSITE! – Can alternative energy effectively replace fossil fuels? – Our 17th issue website has over 200 pro and con responses from more than 175 experts on energy topics such as oil, solar, wind, nuclear, ethanol, biofuels, hydrogen vs. electricity, subsidies, and more.
2/25/2009 - UPDATED: In the News - Our list of media references has grown to 93. See the latest additions from Popular Science magazine, Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN), two radio stations, and more.
2/6/2009 - UPDATED: How Schools Are Using ProCon.org - See how 352 schools in 45 states and eight countries use ProCon.org content in their educational materials.
2/2/2009 - ProCon.org was honored to receive the 2008“Best Non-Profit to Work For” award in a national competition. ProCon.org was one of five winners in its class of “non-profits with an operating budget of under $2.5 million.” There were 15 winners total. There are roughly 1,000,000 nonprofit organizations in the United States.
1/12/2009 - NEW TOPIC SURVEY - Select the topic you would most like ProCon.org to cover next.
1/9/2009 - NEW: Quotes About Critical Thinking – Read twelve stimulating quotes about critical thought. We share these statements as part of our mission to promote critical thinking.
12/31/2008 - UPDATED: See
How Schools Are Using ProCon.org: 50 elementary and middle
schools, 100 high schools, and 116 colleges and universities (that we know of)
have used ProCon.org in their teaching materials.
12/3/2008 - Big Three auto makers compared to Toyota and Honda by ProCon.org– We explore the question “Should the Big Three auto makers be bailed out by the US government?” in our first ever “mini” site. See the 144-point comparison chart and read statements from Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, Paul Krugman, and many others.
11/18/2008 - NEW: ProCon.org for Teachers - Lesson plan ideas, natl. teaching standards, articles about teaching controversial issues, teachers' comments, and students' comments.
11/5/2008 - NEW: 2008 Election Results - Obama wins the
presidency. See our breakdown of electoral votes, popular votes, states won,
and more.
11/4/2008 – ProCon.org was referenced in the media six times last week. See our In the News page for the Swedish, Russian, and four US publications that mentioned ProCon.org.
11/3/2008 - UPDATE: Rumors and Rebuttals: Did McCain call his wife the "C-word"? Is there a tape of Michelle Obama using the word "Whitey?" Read about these rumors and others, and see what the candidates' campaigns and third party sources say to challenge those accusations
10/31/2008 - NEW: Rumors & Rebuttals - Read six rumors about Sen. Obama and Sen. McCain and see what the candidates' campaigns and other sources say to challenge those accusations.
10/30/2008 – NEW: Take the 2008 Candidate Survey – Our new online quiz finds the presidential candidate who best matches your views. Answer one or all 74 questions to find your closest match.
10/24/2008 - UPDATED: Candidate Finances – Obama and
McCain campaigns have spent over $810 million total so far. Baldwin, Barr,
McKinney, and
Nader campaigns spent $4.5 million combined. See details on how much
money the candidates have raised, spent, and still have available.
10/23/2008 - UPDATED: 2008 Candidate Survey - Take our 74
question survey to see how your views on the issues match with the presidential
candidates' views.
10/14/2008 - UPDATED: In the Classroom - 256 schools in 42 states and five countries reference ProCon.org in their K-12 and university level lesson plans and resource lists.
10/10/2008 - NEW: Read responses from the 2008 presidential candidates to our
two most recent questions on the economy:
10/9/2008 - ProCon.org received four more media references in the last three days. See our coverage at Slate, National Catholic Reporter, and others in our growing In the News page.
10/3/2008 - UPDATED: 2008 Candidate Survey - Answer a series of questions to find the right 2008 presidential candidate for you.
10/3/2008
- UPDATED: Candidate Debates - Read the transcript
from the first and only multi-party 2008 vice-presidential candidate debate.
10/3/2008 - ProCon.org User Survey passes 1,000 responses. See the survey results so far.
10/2/2008 - UPDATED: Cynthia McKinney - Read the Green Party
nominee's current positions on seven issues including abstinence, obesity, and
social security.
9/30/2008 - NEW: Read the candidates' positions on three new questions:
9/30/2008 – ProCon.org received two more media mentions last week. Visit our In the News page to see our latest media references.
9/25/2008 - UPDATED: US Political Parties - Read the 2008
platforms, history, and mission statements of six United States political parties.
9/23/2008 - NEW: How to Register to Vote
– Learn how to register and find answers to seven frequently asked
questions about voter registration before it is too late to vote on Election
Day this Nov. 4, 2008.
9/18/2008 - UPDATED: Read Sarah Palin and Joe Biden's position statements on 24 issues including abortion, death penalty, gun control, Iran, Iraq, and waterboarding.
9/3/2008
- UPDATED: 2008 Presidential Candidate Videos - Watch over 100 videos of the candidates making statements on the issues covered by ProCon.org.
8/25/2008 - UPDATED: 2008 Candidate Survey
- See how your views match the views of the 2008 presidential
candidates by taking our latest survey - now with 65 questions and
updated positions for all of the candidates.
8/21/2008 - UPDATED: Candidate Debates - Read the transcript from the first multi-party 2008 presidential candidate forum.
8/21/2008 - UPDATED – 2008 Presidential Candidate Summary – Side by side comparison of Obama, McCain, Baldwin, Barr, McKinney, and Nader on 65 issues in this printable chart.
8/20/2008 - NEW – Chuck Baldwin (Constitution Party nominee) and Bob Barr (Libertarian Party nominee) biographies feature their pro and con positions on 65 issues.
8/8/2008 - UPDATED: Candidate Finances - see how much the candidates have raised and spent as of June 30, 2008.
7/31/2008 - NEW WEBSITE: Death Penalty ProCon.org – “Should the death penalty be abolished?” Read pros, cons, stats, news, bios, and more great information related to this perennially controversial topic. Explore our 15th issue website at ProCon.org and let us know what you think.
7/25/2008 NEW: Read the candidates' positions on eight new questions:
6/30/2008 - We are proud to announce the new ProCon.org sites that became available Monday June 30, 2008. See over 10 new features in a new design and layout that took over 25 people nearly 2 years and 9,000 hours to complete. If you like what you see, please tell your friends.
6/13/2008 - UPDATED: 2008 Presidential Candidate Videos - Watch over 100 videos of the candidates making statements on the issues covered by ProCon.org.
6/13/2008 - Ron Paul ends his candidacy for President on June 12, 2008.
6/9/2008 - Hillary Clinton suspends her presidential campaign, throws support to Democratic opponent Barack Obama.
6/9/2008 - UPDATED: 2008 Candidate Survey - Take the latest survey - now with 57 questions - to compare your views to the 2008 presidential candidates' views.
6/5/2008 - UPDATED: The Summary Chart
comparing all the candidates and their views now includes seven new
positions from Clinton, Obama, and McCain on issues ranging from gas
prices to Iran to religion.
6/4/2008 - UPDATED: 2008 State Primary and Caucus Results - Obama wins Montana. Clinton takes South Dakota. See the results of the state elections that end the primary season.
5/30/2008 - NEW WEBSITE: Insider Trading ProCon.org – Should "insider trading" by Congress continue to be legal? Read pros, cons, and general reference information in the debate over whether Congressional representatives should be allowed to trade stocks based on material nonpublic information that they acquire during their normal Congressional duties.
5/29/2008
- NEW: Read the candidates' positions on five new questions:
5/28/2008 - UPDATED: Glossary - Includes 10 new words ranging from education vouchers to warrantless wiretapping.
5/28/2008 - UPDATED: Candidate Finances - The eight candidates on this website have raised $552,088,701 in campaign finances of which $103,042,893 remains.
5/28/2008 - UPDATED: 2008 State Primary and Caucus Results
- John McCain wins Idaho nominating contest. Obama extends
superdelegate lead over Clinton. See the latest results and which four
primary elections are left.
5/21/2008 - UPDATED: 2008 State Primary and Caucus Results
- Obama wins Oregon. Clinton takes Kentucky. See the official results
from those May 20, 2008 elections and find out which five remaining
states have primaries.
5/14/2008 5/14/08 - UPDATED: 2008 State Primary and Caucus Results - Clinton wins West Virginia but not Nebraska where third parties also held primaries.
5/7/2008 - UPDATED: 2008 State Primary and Caucus Results - Clinton wins Indiana by 2%, and Obama wins North Carolina by 14%. See which 10 primaries and caucuses remain.
5/6/2008 - NEW: Candidate Finances
- Track how much money has been raised and spent to date in the 2008
election and view the candidates' financial disclosure reports.
4/23/2008 - UPDATED: 2008 State Primary and Caucus Results
- Clinton and McCain win the Pennsylvania primaries. See the state and
national results so far as well as which state primaries are up next.
4/21/2008 - NEW: 2008 Candidate Survey - Compare your views to the 2008 presidential candidates' views by taking our 52 question survey.
4/17/2008 - NEW: User Survey – Please help us by taking our 1-2 minute survey on your experience at ProCon.org. Your feedback will help us to improve.
4/17/2008 - NEW: User Survey - Please help us by taking our 1-2 minute survey on your experience at ProCon.org. Your feedback will help us to improve.
4/16/2008 - Alan Keyes leaves the Republican Party, considers Constitution Party bid.
3/5/2008 - UPDATED: 2008 State Primary and Caucus Results - See the Mar. 4, 2008 primary election outcomes from Ohio, Texas, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
2/29/2008 - NEW:Subscribe to our free RSS feed and automatically receive the latest news and notices from our 13 ProCon.org websites. To subscribe, click on the RSS button in the top right of the homepage and follow the instructions provided on the screen. It takes a few seconds, and you can unsubscribe whenever you want.
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2/29/2008 - NEW: Read the candidates' positions on five new questions:
2/15/2008 - UPDATED: Delegates
- Guide to understanding the who, what, where, when, why, and how of
Democratic, Republican, and Third Party primary and caucus delegates.
2/14/2008 - NEW: Presidential Election History from 1789 to 2004
- The presidential candidates and their political parties, number of
electoral and popular votes received, and vice presidential candidates
for every election in US history.
2/8/2008 - UPDATED: The Glossary of Terms has been updated to include 11 new words ranging from Artic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to Winner Take All Primary/Caucus.
2/6/2008 - UPDATED: 2008 State Primary and Caucus Results
- Includes the election outcomes of 24 states from Super Tuesday 2008,
the biggest coast-to-coast presidential nominating contest in history.
2/5/2008 - UPDATED: Candidate Summary Chart
- See all the candidates' positions on 42 different issues presented in
this printable chart that can be useful especially during primaries.(Also available as a 2-page PDF document.)
2/4/2008
- NEW: Read the candidates' positions on ten new questions:
1/28/2008 - UPDATED: 2008 State Primary and Caucus Results - See how many votes and delegates the US presidential candidates received in the most recent primaries and caucuses.
1/18/2008 - UPDATED: The Summary Chart
comparing all the candidates and their views on 42 issues has been
updated with new questions and put into a new format. AOL users should
no longer have problems accessing the latest version of this document.
Also, we asked the candidates 10 more questions, and we expect to post
their responses by Feb. 4, 2008 or sooner if possible.
Compare the candidates' positions on these issues on the updated Candidate Summary Chart (please note that some AOL users may still see an older version of this chart due to caching issues with AOL).
1/8/2008 - NEW: Candidate Videos - See over 80 videos of the candidates addressing key issues.
12/12/2007 - NEW WEBSITE: 2008 Election ProCon.org – Read pro and con statements from the 2008 presidential candidates on several issues including abortion, education, environment, gun control, Iran, Iraq, religion, social security, and many more. Decide for yourself which candidate would make the best US President.
12/12/2007 - NEW: US Political Parties - See the history, mission statements, and platforms for the current major US political parties.
11/29/2007 -
ProCon.org participated in the YouTube Republican Debate contest by
creating seven questions for the 2008 Republican Presidential
candidates. Of the nearly 5,000 entries, none of our questions were
picked. Visit the ProCon.org YouTube page to see what we asked.
11/26/2007 - NEW WEBSITE: Immigration ProCon.org – What are the solutions to illegal immigration? ProCon.org explores the debate over illegal immigration with 50 questions, 200+ sources, and over 350 pro, con, and general reference responses.
10/24/2007 - NEW: Glossary with the definitions of 50 words, from Air Force One to the White House, that relate to the US Presidency.
10/23/2007 - NEW: How to Become US President: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Learn about the official role, the entry process, the primaries, the
conventions, and the electoral college in our basic tutorial.
9/28/2007 - NEW WEBSITE: Milk ProCon.org - Is drinking milk healthy for humans? We investigate health claims about milk using over 100 experts. The results of our research show conflicting data on milk's effect on cancer, heart disease, weight loss, diabetes, children's development, and other health issues. Visit our newest website and tell us what you think.
6/26/2007 - 2008 Presidential Election Poll - Visit our parent website ProCon.org and vote on the issues you want us to ask the U.S. Presidential candidates. Poll will close on July 15th.
5/14/2007 - New ProCon.org website:
ProCon.org launched its 10th website today, Prostitution ProCon.org, which explores the core question “Should prostitution be legal?” The site features over 200 expert sources from Presidential hopefuls Rudy Giuliani and Hillary Clinton to Ann Landers, Heidi Fleiss, Susan B. Anthony, and the ACLU.
5/1/2007 - New ProCon.org website:
ProCon.org launched its 9th website today, Felon Voting ProCon.org (www.felonvotingprocon.org), on the heels of Florida and Maryland making historic changes to their felon voting laws. The 150 pro, con, and general reference statements focus around the core question: Should felons be allowed to vote?
1/30/2007 - Our comprehensive search engine (top right on the homepage) allows visitors to quickly find a word or phrase on the Under God ProCon.org website. The search function at www.procon.org allows visitors to simultaneously search all ProCon.org websites.
1/8/2007 - Euthanasia ProCon.org, our newest website, was launched today. It features nearly 600 pro, con, and general reference arguments in 80 questions. Visit the site today and decide for yourself: "Should euthanasia be legal?"
4/8/2005 - April ProCon.org Poll - Visit our parent site www.ProCon.org and help us select the best slogan for the organization.
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