Op-ed

Under United States constitution, the democratic system should decide for gay marriage law. In Chief Justice Roberts’s dissenting opinion, he has delineated the supreme court’s position for gay marriage law. Therefore, he insisted that states government should reserve their states’ power for the gay marriage law. Due to the belief of social policy and fairness, many same-sex couples had appeal for the nationwide same-sex marriage legal approval. Unfortunately, they are bewildered on United…

Some believe that this America’s shale revolution is economically beneficial and an indicator of its journey to energy independence. David Brooks, an Op-Ed columnist for the New York Times argues in his article, “Shale Gas Revolution”, that the U.S. shale gas industry has produced more than half a million new jobs, not only in traditional areas but also in “economically-wounded” locations such as western Pennsylvania and Ohio. He also advocates for America’s decreased reliance on foreign…

This article by economist Paul Krugman, is an op-ed piece that appeared in an October 2014 edition of the New York Times newspaper. In the article Krugman, an internationally respected thinker, is critical of Amazon.com’s business practices in the online retail arena. He says that Amazon is acting as a monopsonist, or the only buyer in a market where there are many sellers. He is speaking particularly about the online book publishing and sales market. Mr. Krugman says that Amazon is using…

The op-ed piece “Mass shootings are an American problem. There’s an American solution.” was written in response to the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history. On September 30, 2017, in Las Vegas, Nevada, a gunman opened fire on attendees at a country music concert, killing 58 and injuring well over 500. Published just four days later, at a time when emotions are heightened and people are searching for answers to the questions of how and why such a horrific event could occur, Chris…

Steinbaum recently released her book "Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum 's Heart Book: Every Woman 's Guide to a Heart Healthy Life,” and is also the host of the news show “Focus on Health”. The aforementioned essay was published in Live Science’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights April 23, 2014. Steinbaum starts her essay right away with the claim, “In this new era of marijuana legalization, the information delivered to the public often extols the benefits of cannabis, with its seemingly magical properties.”…

care of themselves while in the hospital and after discharge to minimize readmission and cost-effectiveness for the patient and Medicare. References Friberg, E. (2015). Conceptual Foundations: The Bridge to Professional Nursing Practice (Sixth ed.). “Nursing Timeline of Historical Events.” (n.d.). Retrieved August 9, 2015, from http://lc.gcumedia.com/zwebassets/courseMaterialPages/nrs430V_timeline.php Rosseter, R. (n.d.). American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Fact Sheet:…

After years of fighting an aggressive battle for equality, in 1920 the 19th Amendment was passed and women were assured the right to vote. Although women were granted the right to vote, the Lowell Mill women organized themselves and went on strike before they were granted voting rights. I’m sure that the contributions of every woman haven’t been documented in publications, media and textbooks but thankfully many contributions of women can be found in the history books. Women have played key…

There should be laws regarding cell phones and driving. However, there should be a little to no laws regarding hands-free devices. Cell phones and driving is one of the most dangerous things, cell phones while driving puts you and others in danger. A text and or phone call is not worth it, it can wait. Cell phones and driving is so common in our society. This paper will address the dangers of cell phones and driving, and the distraction it causes. Think twice before calling someone, and or…

Animal Testing Essay It has come a time in Human History when technology and medications are now evolving more than ever. Animal Experimentation was said to be the key to society’s advancement, but is it really worth the lives of the 100 million innocent animals taken each year? “Animal Experimentation is any scientific experiment or test in which a live animal is forced to undergo something that is likely to cause them pain, suffering, distress or lasting harm” (Humane Society International).…

This, in essence, is the foundation of why Rojstaczer wrote his op-ed. He argues that getting a B+ or better is achievable for students with only minimal effort. Students can go through the motions, not prepare for class, and limit studying to a minimum to achieve a high letter grade. Students today “study less than…