The US government requires that insurance providers cover sterilization, abortion, and contraceptives. The mandate exempts churches and religious organizations, but not church-affiliated nonprofits. Is this moral or immoral?

The US government requires that insurance providers cover sterilization, abortion, and contraceptives. The mandate exempts churches and religious organizations, but not church-affiliated nonprofits. Is this moral or immoral?

Should off-shore drilling be more restricted because of potential effects of an oil spill, no matter how unlikely such a spill may be? Should oil companies have to prepare infrastructure for onshore oil cleanup?

Is increasing the number of polar bear exhibits in zoos an ethical way to attempt to save them?

In 2009, NC passed the RJA, allowing those sentenced to death to present evidence of racial bias in their cases to have their sentences reduced to life without parole. NC overturned the RJA in 2012, stating that overall patterns are not indicative of racial bias in any one case.

Identities of juvenile offenders are often kept secret, even in case of sexual assault. After Savannah was raped, her attackers took a plea bargain she felt was too light and she was ordered to not publicly name her attackers. Did Savannah behave ethically when she later defied the court order and released her attackers' names?

The Supreme Court ruled that jail strip searches are now legal regardless of the offense and individual has been arrested for. How should the need for jailhouse safety be balanced with an individual's right to privacy?

Texas' new history curriculum waters down the teachings of the civil rights movement, slavery, the US' relationship with the UN, and more. Is it morally acceptable for policymakers to select a curriculum that reinforces their own ideology? How should we select which events in history to include?

Many American students think of cheating as a normal, if not acceptable, means to an end. What constitutes cheating- should students be allowed to collaborate on homework assignments? Under what conditions, if any, is cheating morally permissible?

Although studies have shown a strong correlation between SAT scores and first-year college GPA, research has also linked higher family income to high SAT scores. Should SAT scores be required for admission to public universities?

Title IX has allowed females to be on their school's baseball, football, and wrestling teams. Due to religious principles, a Catholic high school forfeited a championship game rather than face a team with a female athlete. Is it okay to ignore a group's religious beliefs in order to promote equality?

Pete Rose was a baseball player and manager who holds many MLB records. However, he was ruled ineligible for the MLB Hall of Fame because he bet on games while being a manager. Rose has asked this ruling to be revoked and argued that players who gamble are not as morally culpable as those who use steroids.

Under what conditions, if any, is it morally permissible to consume prescription drugs to increase academic performance?

Some employers request access to an applicant's Facebook account to conduct a "virtual character check." To what extent is it morally permissible for employers to invade a potential employee's privacy to hire ideal candidates?

The Red Cross was criticized for providing medical aid to Taliban fighters, but responded by stressing the importance of their neutrality. Should the Red Cross be allowed to provide first aid training to armed insurgents? Is neutrality in conflicts always a morally permissible option?