North American Free Trade Agreement

Every four years the U.S president election comes along and forces citizens to choose a side. Republican or Democratic. However, since the beginning of these elections, certain stereotypes have clung to each party and can even still be seen today. Biased opinions and political stereotypes make it difficult for the general public to judge candidates based on important issues. Republicans are seen as closed minded, racist, uneducated, rednecks. On the other hand, democrats are seen as lazy, gun…

diversity in allies, members` intersectionality and understandings of “justice seeking” create internal layers and divergences; indigenous movements are not the exceptions. For example, the Zapatista Movement began to protest against the North American Free Trade Agreement and the neoliberal Mexican government; as the movement grew, different groups from over the world supported it. The government sought to…

On April 18, 2017, President Donald Trump gave a speech at Snap-On in Kenosha, Wisconsin to talk about the “Buy American and Hire American” executive order he would be signing. He starts his speech with a quick thank you to the people in the crowd for the support they have given his administration in the race for the presidency and after the race was won. He then went on to vaguely review what his administration has accomplished within their first ninety days in office. After thanking many…

the Muslim working age populations. Another major Trump promise that has potential to affect business is the withdrawal or renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Under NAFTA the USA, Mexico and Canada agreed to eliminate tariffs on trade between these three counties. There are also agreements under NAFTA that make it easier for people who have certain professions to apply for work permits in member countries. Hotel Manager being…

Industrial Pollution in the Great Lakes Pollution within the Great Lakes region has been an issue since before the 1970s, when pollution in this area caused concern, resulting in the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement between Canada and the United States. This was in place to improve water quality of the Great Lakes region. However, we are still struggling with pollution in the Great Lakes- and all over the world. As countries develop, they become more industrial to meet high market demands of…

United States (US) enact this policy? According to Office of the Historian, American diplomat George Kennan’s long telegram laid the foundation for the policy of containment, which the United States devoted itself to prevent the further expansion of communism by the Soviet Union. As a result, the United States enacted this policy through numerous strategies including the Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, and the creation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). One of the strategies used…

the only president to do so (Jaber). He then accepted a scholarship to Yale University Law School and graduated from there in 1973. (Jaber) In 1978, he was elected governor of Arkansas and remained in that position for 15 years (Jaber) As stated in American Presidents Ranked by Performance, “While he was governor, Clinton became prominent nationally. He chaired the Democratic Leadership Council (1990-91), the Southern Growth Policy Board (1985-86), the Education Commission of the States…

What If I Told You My Semester Is Full of Firsts? 68 days ago I found out I was admitted to The Washington Center Internship Program and now I’m here in Washington D.C. on my own. As I find my way through the city, and figure out that crazy North East and North West division… Ha!, I get excited every time a “FIRST” happens. This is particularly important to me because it can capture the most genuine part of us and create lasting memories. Who doesn’t remember our first day of school? Or maybe…

as President was the 1993 budget deal that further improved his reputation as an economic manager. Over time the passing of this package did make a difference on the economy. Another factor that impacted economic growth was NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement (Patterson 333). President Clinton was able to obtain a $30 billion crime bill that would give money to communities all around the United States to employ a total of 100,000 new policemen (Patterson…

politicians of the North and South were unable to compromise about slavery expansion into new territories. There have been many short, middle and long range causes that led to the disagreements in slavery expansion. The Missouri Compromise, taken place in 1821 was the beginning of what seemed to be, the calming of our nation in regards to slavery. When Northerners believed that Southern States held too much power within the government, “they demanded that Missouri be admitted as a free state”…