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From a humble secretary at a real-estate to a powerful CEO of a Fortune 50 company, Carly Fiorina is an example of what the American Dream really is about. Many say the American Dream is dead, yet here is a woman who is living proof that that statement is not true. The dream is strong and true, and she believes that it is still attainable. She stands with other candidates as a non-politician running for the most influential seat in the United States, the presidency. With the people having a…

As the third president of the United States, Jefferson’s principles and ideologies were noticed by several. Thomas Jefferson was a knowledgeable individual. A collection of his writings are existing in the book The Portable Thomas Jefferson. This book is divided into four parts: A Summary View of the Rights of British America, Notes on the State of Virginia, Public Papers and Addresses, and a collection of letters that Thomas Jefferson wrote. These four portions show his beliefs toward created a…

Compared to the lives of many others, that of an American-born citizen is easily much more privileged. Being born into a country with the ringing theme that, “All men are created equal,” with freedom as its headline, and equality in its grasp. While third-world countries are in war, poor conditions, or ruin, we get the luxury of a first-world country. Despite its flaws, America holds many gifts for American-born citizens, giving them a step up the stair of life as opposed to others; this can,…

America has endured many challenges over its lifespan, but what did Americans living through those conflicts of the past think during the time? David Martin was kind enough to share his thoughts and experiences through such trials. He survived the Vietnam War, the Kent State shootings, and the Cold War, wrote the security doctrine for the Air Force, worked on making the country safer following 9/11, not to mention his countless other experiences he was unable to elaborate on. To truly understand…

Known for its booming automotive industry during the 1950s and 1960s, Detroit, Michigan was a city in forefront of most people’s minds when you talked about Michigan or the Midwest, due to the triple-threat of General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler. Living and working in Detroit for one of these big automotive companies was that generation’s “American Dream.” However, from 1973 to 1974, there was a gasoline crisis that caused General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler to take a financial hit which also…

pay a daily rate to offset correctional rates, otherwise known as pay to stay jails. Traditional jails and pay to stay jail programs are both in place to rehabilitate citizens found guilty of breaking the law, but traditional prisons may be the best route when thinking of an inmate’s future and when considering fairness. To begin with, the American penal system intent is to shape people into better individuals, but we do so at an astounding cost. The national average to house a single inmate is…

PLSI 373 Understanding California’s Political Landscape California is a Democratic state, and it looks blue. The U.S senators and congressional representatives are both Democrats. There is also a greater number in Democrats in state legislative houses and offices. Barack Obama won 61% of election vote in 2008. He went agains Republican Mitt Romney, 50-40% in November 2011. Differentiating a liberal and a conservative, it appears that the most Californian falls towards conservative.…

The United States of America has a long, rich history in Judeo-Christian prayer used in every sector of government and private sector business. In fact, Christian values affect everything in the US, from how laws are written, the penal code, and even money. “In God We Trust” is stated on every bill in and removed from circulation. The President of the United States, newly appointed justices, and newly elected members of congress all take the official oath of office using, and swearing upon, The…

fallen into the state of fear. Since then, Americans were willing to give up their privacy for protection, and even to this day The President of the United States has signed a temporary travel ban that keeps people from other countries entering the U.S. to keep people safe. These actions of protecting the people represents what extent people will go to, to be safe rather than free. American essayist and social critic, H.L. Mencken had wrote “The average man does not want to be free. He simply…

Should marijuana be made legal? That is the question many Americans have attempted to answer in the past and continue to debate in our society today. In the past few years, a few signs have suggested that Americans’ attitudes toward marijuana legalization might be changing. For instance, both Washington and Colorado have legalized the use of marijuana, while other states are considering taking this step in the near future (e.g., California). In California, medical marijuana use is legal; however…