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United States Census indicates 98 percent of Americans having access to internet services. However, it still establishes that a quarter of those people do not have access to broadband or a consistent platform for internet at home. Studies by the Pew Research Center and Fact Tank in 2016 show a stark contrast in the digital divide through educational and economic factors. There is a 24 percent difference between college and high school graduates, a 22 percent difference between users who make 75k…

Maria Shriver once stated that “Art is fundamental, unique to each of us…Even in difficult economic times – especially in difficult economic times – the arts are essential.” Nonetheless, there is still a lack of interest and advocacy for the arts. This is a problem that has arisen over the last thirty or so years, and occurs everywhere, however it is more of a prominent problem in some places than it is in others. Norman, Oklahoma, for instance, is a place that is lacking when it comes to the…

Monroe’s Motivated Sequence Organization Pattern: Template Presentation Title: Too Much Technology Topic: Technology Dependence Purpose: To persuade students to be aware of the side effects of using too much technology. Thesis statement: In the world today we are surrounded by technology, whether it be a computer at home, a cell phone, or even a just a television. As the amount of technology increases, so does the amount of time spent by the average American. We currently spend a large amount…

Breaking up, as found by the Pew Research center, “Teens consider the text message breakup to be socially undesirable, but a sizeable number of teens with relationship experience have been broken up with— or have broken up with others — using text messaging” (Lenhart). Texting has made ending…

do not experience the privileges of being a true American. Racial discrimination is still evident today, and can be shown through surveys. The Pew Research Team did a series of surveys asking people about racial equality: “The analysis finds that the economic gulf between blacks and whites that was present half a century ago largely remains” (Pew Research Team 630). Based on the surveys that were taken, the majority of people think that racial inequality is still a large issue today in areas…

Have you ever contemplated what hell is like? If so, I highly encourage you to continue reading. Being an over-analyzer is as close to hell as humanly possible; believe me, I would know, as I suffer from the burden of being an over-analyzer. According to Urban Dictionary, an over-analyzer is one who looks too deeply into any situation and over thinks everything (emphasis on everything). As accurate as this definition appears to be, it doesn’t entirely encompass what it means to be an…

doesn 't fail to mention health care in his presidential announcement speech because he knows how much of an important factor it is for voters. Trump proposes a promising health care plan, which ultimately captures many voters’ attention. The Pew Research Center conducted a survey, More Confidence in Obama Dems than GOP Leaders on Health Care Policy which indicates that “46% express a great deal or fair amount of confidence in Obama, 45% express at least a fair amount of confidence in Democratic…

A professor from Stanford University, Clifford Nass, stated, "Kids have to learn about emotion, and the way they do that, really, is by paying attention to other people. They have to really look them in the eye." Most kids these days don't even communicate face-to-face. Texting has become the main form of communication, so when kids get home, how can they look at each other in the eye if they just text? Another study has shown that children's social skills are affected negatively when they…

The political ideology I identify the most with is liberalism. Liberalism is basically equality for all, no matter race, gender, class, sexual orientation, or religion. Liberalism typically wants more federal government involvement in social issues and economic issues. My main focus on liberalism is social issues. Coming from a family that is in touch with their faith, while at the same time does not go to church often; my parents are liberal themselves. Both of my parents have been…

court requesting Apple to open the speculator’s iPhone has enlisted broadly with the general population: 75% say they have heard either a lot (39%) or somewhat (36%) about the circumstance (www.people-press.org). The national overview by Pew Research Center, led Feb. 18-21 among 1,002 grown-ups, finds that practically indistinguishable shares of Republicans (56%) and Democrats (55%) say that Apple ought to open the San Bernardino suspect’s Phone to help the FBI 's continuous…