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How a State's Attorney Works

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A state's attorney has a lot of responsibilities. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about a state's attorney.

31 Open Carry States and 10 With 'Permissive' Open Carry

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Gun laws in the United States vary by state, especially when it comes to open carry of firearms. In open carry states, people can carry firearms openly without special permits as long as they follow state laws. Most states allow the open carrying of long guns for self-defense in the home, target practice and lawful hunting.

How the Secretary of State Works

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The secretary of state has a lot of important responsibilities. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about the secretary of state.

How State Sales Taxes Work

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State sales taxes vary between states. Learn more about how state sales taxes work at HowStuffWorks.

10 Poorest States in the U.S. by Median Household Income

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The poorest states in the U.S. often face a multitude of economic and social challenges that contribute to and perpetuate their low median household incomes.

State Laws Still Allow Child Marriage in America

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Children as young as 10 are being married (or forced into marriage) in the United States. Learn more about the laws that allow it at HowStuffWorks.

Did the United States Put Its Own Citizens in Concentration Camps During WWII?

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Why did the U.S. create Japanese internment camps during WWII? Read about the Japanese internment camps at HowStuffWorks.

How Think Tanks Work

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Think tanks reign as the place where scholars, policy makers and other folks work to find solutions to public problems. Learn more about think tanks.

The Longest Government Shutdown in American History

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From time to time, the United States federal government experiences a shutdown, reminding the country's citizens just how difficult it is to align federal funding with political power and public policy.

U.S. Needs to Have an Ongoing Conversation About Suicide

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Suicide is a major challenge to public health in the United States. But like most public health problems, it can be prevented.

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