Introduction The United States introduced criminal justice reform with the objective of correcting errors made during criminal justice processes. The goals of the reforms are to reduce the number of incarcerated prisoners and prison sentences. In addition, the reforms aim at doing away with mandato...

In October of 1962, tensions were still high from the Cold War Era. Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev and Fidel Castro agreed to put nuclear missiles on Cuba, provoking a response from the United States. The U.S. then quarantine's Cuba while putting the U.S. citizens in a state of nervousness and...

San Francisco 49er's quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, has been the recipient of some not-so-great media attention. In case you've been living under a rock for the past couple of weeks, during the national anthem of a preseason NFL game last week, Kaepernick chose to remain seated rather than...

The Cold War was a rivalry between America and Russia; it began after World War II and ended with the fall of the Soviet Union. During World War II, the United States and the Soviet Union fought as allies against the Axis powers. At the meeting in Yalta in 1945 the main Allied countries decided to ...

In 1848, Elizabeth Cady Stanton gave her historic speech, "Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions" at the Seneca Falls Convention for women's rights. Stanton, a formally educated and academically accomplished wife and mother, was already a prominent social activist who was deeply e...

The United States has always faced threats from other countries. But now, as times are changing, we're facing an increasing need to protect ourselves from terrorism within our own borders. In the 21st century, threats to America's internal security, that were once of minimal concern, have moved to t...

Bob Marley said, "Better to die to fight for freedom then be a prisoner all the days of your life." Those words set precedence to some of the most fundamental principles that our nation was built upon. Immigrants who fought to set themselves free of dictatorship built this nation. The sentiment, h...

There was much talk about immigration prior to the 2012 presidential election. Both the Democratic and Republican elects spoke of these issues, acknowledging that citizen diversity is a very good thing for our country. However, millions of people resent the influx of immigrants, believing that Ameri...

Allusions are used in this letter frequently, not only to establish a position, but also to create some emotional appeal for its readers. Martin Luther King Jr. used these allusions strategically, to hopefully convey his message to the eight Alabama clergymen who doubted him and his efforts. Using r...

Americans have always wanted the "best" of things. Brand new cars, big houses, and flashy clothes have historically been an American way of life. Even in the face of extreme hardships, Americans being Americans, go to extreme measures to preserve their way of life. Of course, we Americans have our...

The code name "Geronimo" has stirred quite a controversy lately since the killing of Osama Bin Laden. Many Native Americans feel that it was wrong to link one of the greatest Native American heroes to one of America's most dangerous terrorist. Why couldn't the U.S Navy have chose...

The bold and stirring short story, "Snow", was written with deceptive intensity and a sincere tenacity that grabs you immediately. It tells the story of ten year old Yolanda, a little immigrant New York girl, new to the city and to America in general. Author Julia Alvarez, captures with ...

?Who I am today was molded by my family, friends, religion, customs, and traditions. All of these played a role in creating my beliefs, ethnics, and character. These traits are what make me the person I am today and will be tomorrow. I was born in Liberia and my family moved to Cote D" Vore wh...

There is an underlying problem in the medical field that promotes racial profiling. It's the fact that a lot of people believe and try to make themselves believe that racism no longer exists, but the problem has only evolved. Such evolution meant that racism is not based on interpersonal racism...

Every four years there is one of the biggest events held in the world. The Olympics--which is combined with excitement, clutch performances, and chances to break history--make the games historic to watch. Every aspect of the game is viewed with astounding talent from each and every team being played...

"In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good: and Go...

Why would someone want to put a hole through their flesh or mark their skin permanently? Throughout history, decorating the human body has been popular in all cultures. Tattoos and body piercings have been used by both tribal and civilized cultures as a form of expression; to signify membership in c...

Every day, America is becoming a more violent place. It has gotten to the point where innocent people are attacked for even a small amount of money, young girls are aggressively assaulted and raped, and innocent people are shot because of criminals killing each other over simple disputes. These crim...

?Did you know tobacco use killed an estimated 443,000 people and another 8.6 million live with a serious illness caused by smoking tobacco products? Also, the abuse of alcohol kills an estimated 75,000 people each year? Alcohol and tobacco making the top 5 reasons people died in the U.S. Since the b...

?The terrorist act of 911 led to pure panic in the United States that forced the government to act upon future terrorist attacks. With the goal of making the country safer the government looked over the patriotic act, it had not been passed before but that was about to change. The act was passed by ...

Time...it means so much but yet it sounds so small. The view of time to many is how long it takes to do something or how long it's been since you've been with someone. But how important is time in your day to day world? The actual definition of time is, "Plan, schedule, or arrange whe...

Gun control is familiar to everyone in society, especially with our youth and it's become one of the most debatable issues in the prevailing society. America's youth seem to be more interested in the gun control issue than youth of previous generations; this is due to the recent tragic crimes that a...

Formally known as the National Chicano Moratorium Committee, The Chicano Moratorium was created, and dedicated to protest the Vietnam War. The anit-war, civil rights activist group established to promote equality among the Mexican-American culture commonly recognized as Chicano's. During the Vietnam...

On Tuesday, February 19, 2013, Barack Obama, President of the United States, presented his State of the Union Address to a joint session of the United States Congress. President Obama began the speech describing several goals that nation already reached - such as businesses having created more than ...

According to USAtoday.com, President Obama is planning on cutting our military budget by close to a trillion dollars in the next decade. The new military strategy includes $487 billion in cuts and an additional $500 billion in cuts could be coming if Congress follows through on plans for deeper redu...