The Age of Reform

latest movie. Academy-Award winning actor Morgan freeman is an advocate of marijuana himself “I have fibromyalgia pain in [my left] arm, and the only thing that offers any relief is marijuana” (IMDb). A man of totally different background, race and age has the same ideology as myself when it comes to this substance. This just shows that the war on drugs is being backed by people off all cultures. If we want a change to occur in this country, we must voice our opinions at the polls, and give…

“An Ant Enclosed in a Circle”: The function of space and Identity in Shani Mootoo’s Cereus Blooms at Night “However, I cannot escape myself, and being a narrator who also existed on the periphery of the events, in am bound to be present. I have my own laments and much to tell about myself. It is my intent, however, to refrain from inserting myself too forcefully.” This is a quote from the character Tyler in Shani Mootoo’s Cereus Blooms at Night. This shows Tyler’s character in his conscious…

cultural rebirth that occurred in Europe from roughly the fourteenth through the middle of the seventeenth centuries. The renaissance is based on the rediscovery of the literature of Greece and Rome. It is believed to be the point in-between the Middle ages and modern history. During the sixteenth century the religious renaissance began, which is known as the Reformation. The Renaissance provided many new advantages and more efficient ways of doing things, which prepared the way for the…

With regards to health care the last several years have seen large changes positive and negative to health care reform. For the last five decades presidents have been trying to reform the health care system in the United States with no avail. “There are few things more important to people than their health. Americans tend to believe they enjoy the best health care in the world (Edwards pg 554)”. It’s for this reason the government has had such a difficult time wrapping itself around the issue of…

politicians were willing to represent and fight for women’s demands. Over the course of 20 years, there was little improvements in access to education, greater education of health issues affective women, and minor legal changes with regards to minimum age of marriage. However, the Egyptian Feminist Union successes in making women’s demands a matter of public debate, and countering the image of women…

system, and media control state-owned outlets. In Xi Jinping Thought vs. Deng Xiaoping Theory article, one concern revolves around the personality cult of the supreme leader. Xi Jinping:” In his speech, Xi repeatedly emphasized the need for economic reforms and innovation to bolster the economy.” (Daekwon). Xi focused signified on developing an economic system to placed China as the front-runner in the advancement of technology innovations. As president of China, he had given hope to his…

Roosevelt’s first acts, for achieving a Square Deal in the economy, were his restrictions placed on corporations, and his push for federal intervention with labor issues. Roosevelt also ventured to institute a number of social reforms aimed at improving living standards. One of Roosevelt’s first opportunities to impose his progressive style of leadership occurred when miners went on strike in Pennsylvania, and the mine owners refused to accept the complaints being made. Roosevelt stepped in, and…

Thousands of kids again, no matter their age were getting pulled out of school to go work in factories,as well as concentration camps. This caused the schools to make not nearly as much money. The thought of children working instead of getting educated spread to the South. In the article “An’…

the unsanitary findings found within the meatpacking industry. Earlier this year, my Aunt Bessie generously awarded me one million dollars to spend on three different progressive reform groups of my choice. After deep thought and careful consideration, I have decided to divide the money between three progressive reform groups: women’s suffrage, the fight against child labor, and food safety. Furthermore, women’s suffrage is an important movement that deserves a generous donation towards their…

Augustan Program to Rejuvenate the Roman State By the time Augustus took control the state of Rome was virtually his to mold, and mold he did. With years of civil war and its very identity at stake Rome needed someone who would guide them back to what it was meant to be and Augustus was the man with the plan and means to achieve just that. While many would claim Augustus created the climate to rule, his legitimacy and capabilities. When Augustus became the ruler of Rome he instituted changes…