The challenges of the current situation of a challenged economy have resurrected an enduring debate about the state of the poor. It seems that the ranks are growing despite the attempts near the end of the last century to reform the standards of social welfare. Two schools of thought have...

Public Policy impacts almost every aspect of our lives, be it economic, social or cultural. Our economic well-being is, to a large extent, determined by the fiscal and monetary policies of government, while socially we are directly or indirectly affected by public policy on a range of issu...

The United States and the Lesser Developed Countries (LDC's) can be said to have a give and take relationship. The LDC's give and the United States takes. In the World Systems Theory by Wallerstein, this is an example of a core country that takes from peripheral countries. The core co...

We all know that world hunger and world poverty are paramount problems for our young generation to address. What could be more problematic than the systematic denial of basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing and clean drinking water? What's irking is that these basic needs could be provide...

One of the most important challenges facing the world in the twenty- first century, is associated with globalization. Once distant regions are now increasingly linked together through commerce, communications, and travel. Many observers argue that globalization is the most fundamental reorganizati...

Some argue that globalization brings great benefits, while others argue that globalization is fundamentally flawed. Authors have theories about globalization and what affects it brings on third-world countries. Some authors believe that globalization helps out countries and brings them prosperity...

Every night on the streets of Ireland, I am afraid to sleep because my greatest fear is that when I wake my children will no longer be by my side. I have never had the privilege of being sure of their safety. Every mother should have the right to know her children are safe. I recently completed r...