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There are many Americans today that believe Keystone XL Pipeline is a great idea, because there will be more job opportunities, which will also boost the economy, in the long run the oil will be less expensive, also it will be energy efficient. Nevertheless, there is the opposite side who disagrees with this idea. Many people consider the Keystone XL Pipeline a terrible idea because there will be less job openings in the long run, also it will be harmful to the economy and environment. Such is…

The United States Government has done little to nothing to prevent the slaughter of equine. While they passed laws to end slaughter strictly within American borders, they have done nothing to stop kill buyers. These kill buyers would ship the animals over our borders into other countries. Some possible solutions could be stricter border control on a federal level, or if found ineffective, an alternate solution would be re-legalizing humane slaughter in the United States to prevent unnecessary…

I’ve been living in the U.S. for a year and let me tell you something, this is a really amazing country; here I made friends that are beyond incredible, the U.S. is giving me the opportunity to grow, to be better. Since my arrival, I have noticed that not only I am more independent but also I have turned into the best version of myself. I come from a small country but beautiful in a hundred of ways, that country is called Venezuela. My country had the potential in every way to become a world…

political environment. The United States has been threatened by other countries and extremist groups. The most recent threat came from the ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) extremists; they started with killing two U.S journalists on video, and have moved to “focusing their attention on regional ambitions and having Western nation followers to conduct deadly attacks at home.” (Lee Ferran, 2015). Another threat came from North Korea. They have warned the U.S. saying they “will meet any…

Discrimination: Trump Travel Ban Anna Persky Mercy College Discrimination: Trump Travel Ban The United States is known for being one giant melting pot of diversity. What I mean by diversity is all of the different races, origins, religions, and beliefs that have been brought to the U.S. This is what the American Dream has created. The belief that no matter where you are from, what your religion is, or the color of your skin, you can still create a better life for yourself and…

Turner Professor D.H. Simmons PhD Composition II 09.19.2014 Eyes Wide Open In the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Hospitality Public Service Announcement video: “If You See Something, Say Something™”, the audience is persuaded to take a stand and be a part of keeping the United States of America safe to live and explore. This is especially while on vacation or on business and traveling through the fifty states. We see people in different situations and circumstances enjoying their day…

UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) would be sent off to cause destruction. In my opinion, this method seems childish, but this elementary design has helped shape how war is carried out today. There have been many American people questioning the United States Drone Program over the last six years; Is this new type of warfare moral? How many civilian casualties have occurred since the program began at the beginning of Obama’s presidency? How…

In 2009, over 40 U.S. states, along with some U.S. territories, convened to synthesize a set of standards known as the Common Core for states and territories to follow. So far, over four-fifths of all U.S. states and territories have adopted this set of standards and implemented it into their states’ educational systems. Texas, however, chose to stay out of this effort and became a staunch adversary to the implementation of the standards, fearing that the Common Core was a national effort to…

fracking will play in the United States' energy future is quickly evolving. By the process of Hydraulic fracturing obtaining natural oils and gas. This process has significant impact for the country’s economy. However, the process of hydraulic fracturing has a negative impact on the environment due to the waste water injection into the fracking wells. The history of the process of fracking has evolved from the start due to the advancing of technology. The United States government has centralized…

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 the American…