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Poverty is when a person lacks possession of money and materials. Here in America, this applies to about 15% of our population. This means that around 46 million Americans are struggling to make ends meet and survive (Searchusapeople). Poverty effects society in many ways. We see a higher crime rate, a higher dropout rate, and an increased amount of alcohol and/or substance abuse in lower income communities. This mixed with the ineffective government aid programs has led to an increase in…

Effects/benefits of a financial counselor Driving Question: How does the profession of a financial counseling affect/benefit a person in debt, and how has a financial counselor impacted people’s lives? Isn't it just easy to waste money on the latest trends, shoes etc.. And not have to worry about paying it off at the end? Well it won’t seem like that when you start paying weekly expenses, monthly debts, and have a little fun and then have no money left over on the side. Well that is the role of…

Since the founding of America in 1776 when the colonists declared their independence from Great Britain, the idea of the “American Dream” has come under serious debate. It’s been altered and revised by each epoch of American innovation and individualism, which ultimately has slowly shaped the citizens that now inhabit the USA. Whether or not a human being inside the USA has held a home has not always entirely fit the narrative of the American Dream, but whether or not they had the opportunity to…

How important is it to get something that is wanted, even though it is not needed? That is the question that the United States needs to ask itself when it comes to deciding whether or not they should drill for Oil in the Arctic. The United States already produces the most oil in the world, so what makes drilling for oil in the Arctic necessary? It’s because the United States, a fossil fuel dependent country, wants more oil, even though it isn’t needed. The United States needs to face the…

Elena Castellari and her team set out on this experiment to test to see if a student in school was given a healthy snack before lunch time would they then have a reduced hunger in school. In addition, they would hope to see that if the healthy snack truly did reduce the child’s hunger, then the student would then be more inclined to choose healthier options at lunchtime. Furthermore, this experiment was conducted with the thoughts of childhood obesity in mind. According to the World Health…

First and foremost, teen pregnancy is not only a major social issue within our nation, but it has also affected our teen and their offspring future by limiting their abilities to be successful. Teen Pregnancy and childbearing are a social issue because it has affected the economic to care for the teen parents, their child, and the state. A recent article done by that National Campaign stated that nearly all teen pregnancies are unplanned and which is a reason that teen pregnancy is a social…

estimated to be living here in the United States illegally (Krogstad). This overwhelming amount of unauthorized residents affects every American in a substantial way. Most people can agree that social programs like food stamps, medicaid, and other charitable services are great, necessary, or helpful. However, they are only developed for the purpose of getting back on your feet after a setback in life. The programs were not developed for people to live off of and only help themselves. The United…

Cloning and Genetic Have you ever felt like you could be better than you are right now, or wondered why your not as good as other people on certain projects? Ever wondered why we have not found a cure to cancer or a cure to Aids? For me I have always imagined asking a genie in a bottle for different wishes, most for money and things I cannot afford. But I have also wished many a times for a better body, to be more gifted in athletic activities, and I would love to have different hair colors. I…

One of the most terrible disease in the United states! Obesity, the epidemic is all over the U.S. This article will discuss the history, short and long term effects and the solutions to this terrible disease. For people, obesity (The condition of people being grossly overweight.) can start very early. Kids can get obese at a very young age from genetics or, overtime they might become obese. This can affect them in the future, they could not lose weight as adults and become obese with health…