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The Supreme Court made the right decision in striking down section 4(b) of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. The United States has come tremendously far in terms of preventing voting discrimination since the Act was implemented. The original goals of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) were centered on abolishing the use of literacy tests, eliminating good character requirements for immigrants, terminating poll taxes, and authorizing national examiners to supervise the area’s voting policies (Fife 22). All…

higher education. As of. Women make up 47% of the overall workforce, but only 27% of the science and engineering (Kelly 35). This statistic has stayed the same for several years and needs to be change. There are currently many initiatives on the university and workforce levels that encourage women to enter STEM fields. The gender prejudice…

Economic systems are the way in which mankind has arranged its material provisioning. Many would believe that there would be great variety corresponding with each countries own aspect of culture and quality of life. This can be shown through the two different outlooks of neighbouring countries Canada and America. Whilst Canada has been known for its mixed outlook that provides healthcare, education and social programs towards its estimated 37 million members, America is fixed within the stance…

by the common flu, passing through the body’s system within a week. As scientists studied Zika, they discovered the severity of the long-term effects of the virus. By August, the Zika Virus was on every radio station, internet sites, and TV news broadcasts. Overnight, the World Health Organization declared the Zika Virus as an epidemic that required immediate solutions. The greatest threat is to unborn babies. The news left everyone in a confused state. What exactly is the Zika virus, where did…

presidential historian. He is the Professor of American History at Columbia University. He has taught at Smith College, New York University, and Harvard University. He has lectured in different countries around the world and was Fellow at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, California. Leuchtenburg is the author of The Perils of Prosperity, and is writing a couple more volumes in the Life History of the United States. He was also elected president for all three major…

They can use multiple devices at the same time and feel at ease using them. The author of Teaching, learning and Millennial Students, Maureen E. Wilson (2004) states that not all Millennials are technology smart and ask colleges and universities to develop a plan to assist them. She encourages the faculty to integrate the plan into their curriculum. Millennials are being required to take at “least one online course at least once a year.” Wilson (2004)…

reported deaths from this drink in just the past 6 years. In most cases this was due to heart problem and abnormalities of the cardiovascular system. This number is very high considering this drink has only been on the market since 2004. Other companies such as Monster And Rock star have had no reported deaths. David Kroll, who is a contributor for Forbes states “Monster and Rock star are brightly-labeled beverages that contain 160 to 175…

control has been a never ending rollercoaster ride. The fight on guns on college campuses -- a supposed safe learning environment -- has been even more difficult. In 2015 alone, the number of college campus shootings have skyrocketed in the United States while less than five college campus shootings have occurred in England and Wales. Many gun enthusiasts claim that stricter gun laws will not solve the problem. On the other hand, there has been a call for tighter gun laws and more strict…

As the United States dives head first into the presidential primaries, social issues influence voters decisions and hold a significant weight over the future of many Americans, youths in particular. The debate over free community college education has been one dissected by politicians, educators, and concerned citizens to weigh out the benefits and challenges that reshaping an entire educational system entails. The process of transitioning our community colleges into offering free post-secondary…

industry. Athletes play sports in college for two reasons; the love of the game and the change to make it to the pros. If these students start getting paid, colleges and university athletic department would turn into enterprise and this would tarnish the college athletic system. Bottom line here is that the college athletic system is broken and the solution is not to start paying college athletes. All that is would do would be creating more…