In a 2013 child custody case, the Supreme Court ruled that Veronica, a native American girl, should not have been taken away from her adoptive parents. Her biological father had previously sued for custody and won by invoking the Indian Child Welfare Act. Should Veronica be returned to her adoptive parents or remain with her biological father?

Edward Snowden was called a hero by some and a traitor by others for revealing that the NSA was collecting private communications from unsuspecting US citizens. Is it ethical for the government to collect private communication records between U.S. citizens? Is it ethical for government employees to reveal classified information entrusted to them?

When 56 exotic animals were set loose in Ohio, law enforcement shot and killed 49 animals, instead of using tranquilizer darts. Was this morally permissible, given that many of the animals were endangered species? Is private possession of exotic or endangered animals ethical?

Some men feel that they should not have to pay child support for unwanted children. Is it ethical for men to be held financially responsible for children they did not want while women have the ability to get an abortion? How should gender inequalities affect the issue of forced fatherhood?

The legalization of marijuana is gaining traction in some states. Supporters claim legalization will help the economy and that it is an issue of racial justice because African-Americans are disproportionately arrested for drug use. Opponents claim that legalization is a "slippery slope" that could lead to the legalization of more dangerous drugs.

State-subsidized non-profits have been criticized for executives having annual salaries of $100,000 or more. Should non-profit executives be paid competitive salaries? Critics argue that the money should be spent on helping people, while supporters argue that for non-profits to be successful, they must be able to recruit talented workers with competitive salaries.

Given that college athletes provide universities with windfall profits but are not compensated except through scholarships, is the current structure of NCAA sports exploitative? Should college athletes be paid?

Given that several politicians involved in sex scandals have made a political comeback, do politicians need to have good moral character? Is forgiveness of sexual indiscretion a demonstration of social progress or an erosion of ethics and values?

Should we support the research and development of synthetic, genetically-engineered meat? It would prevent the killing of animals but hurt the animal farming industry and use animals for research.

Under what conditions, if any, should a government be allowed to limit the number of children people can have? In the US, families with many kids become famous through reality TV. What is the media's responsibility in covering these stories?

Proponents of corporate campaign financing argue that corporations have the right to support the candidate of their choice. Critics argue this system allows for corruption. Is allowing continued private funding viable?

One conjoined twin (Jodie) was born anatomically sound while the other (Mary) had severe abnormalities. Doctors determined that both twins would die if kept together, but Mary would die and Jodie would survive if surgically separated. The parents, devout Catholics, opposed separating the twins but the court ruled against them and ordered the twins be separated.

The countries that emit the most carbon dioxide catalyze climate change while countries that emit the least amount bear its consequences most. Peter Singer proposed that each nation has a right to produce CO2 up to a certain amount and countries that pollute below the limit can sell their emission rights to countries that produce more.

Given the discrepancy between lack of income for college athletes and the revenue generated for their universities, should college athletes be paid?

There are now apps that allow people to track their friends' locations and intercept their text messages. People have used them to track their cheating spouses and make sure their children are not engaging in objectionable behavior.

An affordable-housing complex that houses 1000 low-income residents has safety and structural problems. It was purchased by a company that turns it into a luxury apartment building and raises rent. The town mayor stated he wanted to use eminent domain to take the property and convert it to public housing, which the company claims is an abuse of power.

Media sites published trivial but private details and paintings from the President Bush's email accounts that were submitted by a hacker. Some believe the innocent nature of the material wasn't worth publishing and intruded on the family's privacy.

The DREAM Act allows undocumented immigrants who were brought in as children to apply for work authorization and not be deported for 2 years. Opponents argue it is morally wrong to forgive those who have broken the law, while supporters argue it is wrong to deport those who came to the US through no fault of their own.

After the Obama Administration was criticized for use of unmanned drone strikes that killed 3 US citizens in Yemen, they argued that when a high-level official decides a citizen poses an imminent threat of violence, the US may legally kill the citizen without any trial. Opponents argue this violates the right to due process.

Some judges have given criminals non-traditional punishments that involve public shaming. Supporters claim public punishments deter others from committing crimes while opponents point to the longstanding defamatory effects of public shaming.