Ronald Dworkin

The end of slavery in 1862 was supposed to signify the end of the forced free labor of African American people and their right to live freely as human beings. Unfortunately for African American people, some white Americans could not fathom the idea of black people having equally opportunities. Thus begins the cycle of never ending oppression of black people. Black codes, segregation, the influx of crack in to black communities, and the era of mass incarceration are all tell tale signs of…

Today, people can turn on their television and there is always a political debate or an issue being talked about in congress. Politicians have the reins on how this country runs, but there views always differ depending on what political party they are sided with. With this in mind, what is a political party and how to they affect the country. According to Collins Dictionary, a political party is an organization of people who share the same views about the way power should be used in a country or…

Commander-In- Chief is President Elect Trump. This guy will be one of the most powerful man in the world, next year. The Chief Justices are appointed by the president, and serves for life, just like Anthony Kennedy that was appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1988. The year I was born, so his been…

The United States of America has had a rich history of presidential elections, with every one being interesting and important to the future of the country. Out of all the steps in the election process, debates have been an important factor. Atifete Jahjaga once said, “Democracy must be built through open societies that share information. When there is information, there is enlightenment. When there is debate, there are solutions.” Debates are crucial to American elections, as evidenced by the…

Wooden Nickels: The Theory of Trickle-Down Economics The theory of trickle-down economics was first coined during the Reagan administration. The theory asserts that tax breaks for large businesses and the wealthiest Americans subsequently benefit all Americans with an increase in the standard of living, job creation, increased wages and an improved economy. Trickle-down economics assumes that large corporations and the wealthiest Americans are the sole drivers of economic growth; their tax…

In the words of Ronald Reagan, one of the most respected US Presidents: “Republicans believe that every day is the fourth of July, but the democrats believe that every day is April 15”. This statement made by him implies that he believes that Republican conservatives believe that every day is the 4th of July which is the celebration of our independence, and Democrats believe that every day is tax day, which is a day where the government can come and seize your property. On that note, I am…

A typical jury is charged with the responsibility of deciding whether a person is guilty or not guilty of what they are charged. We were not a typical jury. Instead of deciding whether or not Oj Simpson is guilty or Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman’s deaths, we decided if he is responsible for the deaths. This changes the dynamic of our jury and the topics that will be discussed. The jurors in our jury had very distinct characteristics. For example, the Leader guided the discussion in a…

Dolly's influence continued to grow after the release of her films as newly revealed facets of her already complex personality attracted a diverse group of people. The "lite feminism" of 9 to 5 made her appealing to feminists and working women without offending women with more conservative values. The sexual nuances of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas hinted at homosexuality and her pro-gay rights comments in interviews made her an icon for the queer community. Dolly's feminism and ties to…

Plan of Investigation This investigation assesses to what extent did the Nicaraguan Revolution affect Honduras? In order to completely understand how Honduras was involved in the Nicaraguan Revolution, research has been done to investigate: the involvement of other countries in Honduras, The military tactics between the borders of Nicaragua and Honduras, and the public opinion concerning Honduras involvement in the Nicaraguan Revolution. The main sources for this investigation are Inside…

“spike” in the Cold War but also involvement in the Iran-Iraq War. The United States Army was definitely at its worst shape, with very low recruitment numbers and minimal weapons compared to other nations. Ronald Reagan took office in 1981 and pledged to reconstruct the U.S Army. However, Ronald Reagan’s fulfilment did not come easy though as it had many effects on the poor and the United States budget. According to document two, Reagan cut social service programs in order to increase military…