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of alternative methods intended to disenfranchise blacks. For example, Georgia initiated a poll tax and required back taxes be paid before being allowed to vote. It was to exclude people from voting, not to collect income, since no state brought suits against any individuals for failure to pay the tax. Those who did not own property could pay a poll tax to vote. The Twenty-fourth Amendment prohibited poll taxes as a prerequisite to vote in elections for the President, presidential electors, and…

According to Herek and supported by a Gallup poll released in May 2015, U.S public opinion has also experienced a seismic shift in regards to acceptance of homosexuality. The Gallup poll showed that a record 60% of participants endorsed the statement that marriages between same-sex couples should be recognized by the law as valid, with the same rights as a traditional marriage. Although 60% may not seem that great, when compared to a Gallup poll taken just ten years prior, only 37% of…

opinions on body image was dispersed throughout the school. The teenagers answered the eight questions on the questionnaire and an anonymous poll was taken with the results. The first question asked if the participant is male or female. The next question asked how important appearance is to the teenager. The third is the same question that was used on the Instagram poll,…

Introduction: The internet provides many opportunities for educators to assess the progress of the students through the use of different software. It is necessary for instructors to use assessments in the classroom to gauge how the students are doing in class and what the students need help with in understanding the content that is being taught. According to an article published by Techniques” Connecting Education and Careers. “online assessments are always positive because they provide…

2016 has been filled with vicious rivalries: Black Lives vs. Blue Lives, Vote Leave vs. Stronger In, Clinton vs. Trump, but none can top the 160-year-old battle which continues to ravage the homeland of Wawa, bagels, and Bruce Springsteen. Not all speak up, but all have an opinion; some even consider this contention to be New Jersey’s own Civil War. Each side is deeply devoted, unwaveringly loyal, prepared to fight for their cause, taking their conviction to the grave. Starting in 1865, this…

to not wonder about a person’s gender if he/she does not identify with his/her biological gender. With the use of sarcasm, Timson criticized Witterick and Stocker’s decision of not revealing the gender of their 3rd child, using sarcastic language, polls surveys and personal beliefs. Firstly, Timson outright begins her article with a sarcasm tone. Thereby, her use of sarcastic language shows bias against the couple’s decision. “Bravo to the parents for sparking controversy” (Timson, 2011, para.…

experience a new financial stressor, the cost of child care. A recent poll done by NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that 31% of working families claimed that the fee associated with child care caused a financial problem within their household. (Neighmond, 2016, p.3). This poll was the main source of data used in Cost of Child Care Causes Financial Stress For Many Families. The poll interviewed 1120 parents and guardians with…

individual liberty is recognizable in matters regarding sexuality. CBS News/New York Times Poll, conducted a nationwide poll on September 9th to 13th where a sample size of 1,261 adults were asked if they think that same-sex couples’ marriages should be legal or not legal. There was a majority ruling of 55% of adults believing that same-sex marriage should be legal ( ). In July of 2015, Gallup had did a similar poll asking, adults nationwide, "Do you think marriages between same-sex couples…

to the polls.” Some people cannot not afford to take even an hour off of work to go to the polls and vote, so they just think, “well maybe next time.” In many other countries Election Day is a holiday or on a Saturday. Many people are compelled to vote because they believe it is their civic duty. I learned growing up that it is ones civic duty to vote. But I also learned that I should not participate in a vote if I am not educated on what is being decided. If a person goes in to a poll not…

everyone to vote when they turned 18. My family always instilled that this is our opportunity to make change, which was liberating. I was excited to vote and always encouraged my friends to vote. My parents were always involved and would work the polls for every election. My siblings felt that this was there way to ensure that we were standing in line, placing our vote, but we appreciated it. As the years has gone on, I noticed that my family and even…