began in Japan, but over time it became a global phenomenon in restaurants everywhere. The explosion of this industry placed additional demands on fishing, namely of bluefin tuna. While essential to restaurants across the world, these animals are in danger of extinction from overfishing. These apex predators are critical to the marine food web. Our level of consumption of undomesticated species…
United States prisons are overcrowded. There is a huge problem with persons who commit minor offenses being handed major punishments. This problem has been going on for decades. Everyday individuals are being incarcerated for less severe infractions of the law and their whole lives are being changed with the drop of a gavel. There is a bias in our criminal justice system that people have been trying to cover up for generations. Rather than rehabilitating and helping to educate those who violate…
During the period 1840 to 1929, the United States’ population was on a significant rise due to a major increase in immigrants. An increased combination of “pushes” and “pulls” improved migrations throughout the United States. Some push factors included poverty of farmers, overcrowding in cities, and religious persecution. Positive reasons for moving to the United States, or pull factors, included political and religious freedom, economic opportunities, and the abundance of industrial jobs in U.S…
Imagine a woman walking into an abortion clinic; already burdened with the difficult choice she has made, being harassed by other people for her decision that has been deemed legal but has an illegal stigma. It is not easy to make this kind of decision, because it will greatly affect any individual’s life. For any reasoning in receiving this procedure, it is emotionally stressful for so many, but it does not have to be. Mentioning the word “abortion” in daily conversation tends to make many…
Slaves of Technology Compared to most countries, here in America we live a fairly comfortable life. Most US citizens aren’t suffering from poverty, or dealing with an over controlling government. Our longevity as a society can be attributed to advancements in technology. We rank 2nd among all countries in technological advancements, only trailing Japan, we seek out technology to help us in about every aspect of our lives. Technological advancements in medicine, transportation, communication,…
Our United States has an open door immigration policy. The United States is open to letting anyone come inside this country with adequate screening, especially if they represent a danger. These Syrians by the facts stated earlier are obviously in a time of great trouble and sadness which should make us open to inviting them here. This policy is something our foundation was founded on and we should keep that in mind and stay true to…
Some might say that novels have no real relevance in our modern day society, that they are a waste of time and hold no real worth. Nevertheless, whether you believe it or not we do study them for a reason. A phenomenal example of the necessity novels still holds in our literary heritage is ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ by Margaret Atwood. It entails a dystopian society in which we will see come to life if we continue to disregard the importance of the freedoms and rights that we as humans deserve. All…
killing not only a child but it does something to a woman mentally. It doesn't make a difference on the circumstances by any means. The main time that I trust that abortion is important is the point at which the mother's life is in a therapeutic danger due to it. I realize that quite a few people feel that it's alright to have a premature birth if the mother was assaulted. I don't trust that. I trust that if a young lady gets assaulted, she did something to place herself in that position.…
The transcontinental railroad was a massive achievement for our country; its many accomplishments included expanding settlement, providing valuable jobs, and spurring immigration. Before the railroad was constructed, settlements were mostly established on the east coast. There were, however, a few settlements out west as a result of the California Gold Rush, but there was nothing in between. Traveling the 2,000 miles to California from the eastern region of the United States took five hard and…
Historical evidence would suggest that the factors that contribute to the collapse of a civilization are inversely related to those that contributed to its rise. A civilization that rises utterly independently may fall under the power of another. A civilization built on a solid agricultural industry may fail as the result of over-farming. A civilization that expands massively may dissolve as the capital loses control of the farthest reaches. The fall of a civilization (or the absorption of a…