Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

While more studies continue to prove that there is no link between autism and vaccinations, many anti-vaccination followers still find themselves with support. In 2011, The Huffington Post published an article written by one of the most vocal anti-vaccination supporters, David Kirby. While Kirby states in his article deciding not to have a child vaccinated is “unwise and dangerous”, he continues to fuel the skepticism that allows parents to forego vaccinations (Kirby para 3). His article…

based upon on specific areas is that most of the time it does fix the structural problems that have created a failing health care system in the first place. Another problem is that major funders of programs to fight AIDS, such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has created a monopoly on health care, and calls on the shots in…

Nia Dobson ENGL 101A Technology Is My New Paycheck Ever since I can remember, I always wanted to work. I did not find school interesting at all and never wanted to attend. No matter what anybody did or said, I just would not change my mind. I had my mind made up. I hated school so much, but I knew that I would need at least a high school diploma. So I headed to the local bookstore, purchased a large GED book and studied like my life depended on it. Two months later, I took the test and…

The Brown vs. Board of Education case of 1954 laid the official foundation to the long construction of racial equality in public schools. The ruling officially stated that all public schools in the United States must be desegregated. Although the decision did not exactly combine black and white students evenly, it leaned the Constitution more on the side of racial equality. America has progressed tremendously in the 21st century, compared to the horrendous amount of racism that occurred in the…

How should we think about ethics? In order to answer this ultimate question, we must first understand the crucial concepts of ethics, but before we look into the concepts, it is essential to state the basic definition of ethic because the word “ethics” is the basis of the question. In our society, ethics is commonly defined as the study of morals, which are the standards of right and wrong that show humans what to do. Knowing this, we can continue with the concepts of ethics. First of all, we…

There are many cultures across the globe that still believe in superstitions, witchcraft, traditional healing, and magic. These beliefs expand throughout generations in some cultures and traditions. Many superstitions are rooted in the belief of old magic and the mystical healing properties of animals and medical herbs. Numerous superstitions were developed to explain events or situations that occurred out of fear of the unknown. These ideas enlightened individuals about why things happened, and…

Hero's are often interpreted as people who save and protect. In fact, google’s exact definition of a hero “Is a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.” Those are heroes but they’re not the only heroes in this world. Heroes are people who help someone change the world for the better or spark hope in someone's eyes and inspire. They change some part of the world for the better. Heroes carry out their lives like everyone else. They have their…

These days, technology is evolving quicker than we think. Consequently, our society is driven by these innovative inventions to make our lives easier. One of the most popular and influential inventions are cellphones. Ever since cell phones have been invented, people have never looked back. Our ways of communicating and thinking has changed entirely to the point that people claim they cannot live without one. This review will demonstrate how mankind has grown an indefinite attachment with…

Option #3: One of the most extreme factors for deciding on a college is money. Golston (2015), the president of the United States Program at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, believes that if FAFSA could be improved, that would be one big step to improving the college admissions process. FAFSA is a form that is filled out by undergraduate or graduate college students, and it is processed to determine their eligibility for financial aid. As students begin to fill out college applications, they…

In the article Evidence-based decision making for vaccines: The need for an ethical foundation, headings like “3.2 EBDM’s ethical grounding,” (Field & Caplan 1010) adds a formal tone to the paper while also giving the reader a heads-up that the following paragraphs will give an overview on the ethics behind the evidence-based decision making…