Co-belligerence

Roosevelt’s prime objective was not destructive of trusts, but a concern that the public not suffer unduly because of trusts.” The coal strike of 1902 would usher in a new kind of progressive politics. TR would make his wish for government intervention a reality with the advent of his trust busting campaign. Roosevelt would use the power of the executive branch as a means form dismantling monopolies in the private sector. A prime example of TR’s trust-busting policies was his 1902 battle…

The amendments in the constitution are what make the constitution, the constitution, and for the matter what make America, America. Without these amendments our government would be in shambles and the public would always be gasping for air, on the verge of collapsing. The first amendment in particular, fittingly, is what really brings the whole constitution together and is without a doubt the most important and useful amendment to the public. The first amendment is known as the right to practice…

The United States and Japan both wanted control over Asia .However, they both had different objectives on how they were going to gain control of Asia between the years of 1899 and 1942. John Hay, who was the secretary of state of the United States, proposed an idea called an open door policy which consisted of the option of opening up trade in China to the United States, China, and several nations in Europe. One of the United States objectives for gaining control over Asia is having China…

The act came as a result of the 1998 case, Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire Co. Lilly Ledbetter was an employee at Goodyear Tire and Rubber company until retiring in 1998. After retiring, Ledbetter sued the company for paying her significantly less than her male counterparts. It was taken to the court of appeals and eventually…

Even before his presidency, Trump has expressed distaste toward the media. For example, he’s made no hesitation to criticize various newspaper companies. He referred to them as incompetent and dishonest. In addition, For example, during February of 2016, Trump claimed he would create Libel laws if he won the presidency. Trump explained libel laws would make it easier to sue organizations that purposefully defaced his character. Libel laws would create stricter criteria that the media would have…

Masson v. New Yorker, 501 U.S. 496 (1991) Facts: After being fired from the Sigmund Freud Archives, Jeffery Masson interviewed with Janet Malcolm, a New Yorker magazine reporter. Malcolm’s article contained long quotes from Masson that presented Masson as conceded and condescending. Malcolm fabricated the more offensive quotes and Masson sued for Libel. The Law: “The First Amendment protects authors and journalists who write about public figures by requiring a plaintiff to prove that the…

What is the major issue with collegiate sports? Most Americans would condemn college athletes for the negative connotations that people associate with college sports. However, the real issue is the NCAA circumventing any charges for the illegal trusts they have developed. The NCAA’s no-pay rule creates both an unlawful form of wage fixing and a felonious group boycott and therefore should be revoked. College athletes bring billions of dollars to the NCAA each year, making the NCAA one of the…

religions might seem very distinctive at first, they also share some common beliefs and practices. Daoism and Confucianism developed from common ancient Chinese beliefs but grew quite opposite to each other. Throughout their history the two religions co-existed alongside and complemented each other. Whereas Confucianism…

punishment. He was also a great actor! Dad listened intently to my teacher’s finger jabbing arrogance and flippancy on why he should have to justify to a parent on the virtues of strict discipline to such a wayward child. “Don’t point yer finga at me cos I ain’t one of yer kids,” said dad as I watched him slowly becoming angry again. Mister Shield just carried on ranting, raving and poking. “Your son ludicrously claimed to have met a certain Mr…

substantial way throughout history, as we as a society have been consistently introduced to prejudices, ill-treatment, and a prominent need for refinement, which has further led to a progressing way of life with the undertones of blood loss and belligerence in order to receive an equal way of life for all who deserve it. All aspects of change, whether it be negative or positive, are transparent as the decade of the 60’s came into play, which has defined our standards of living in a such an…