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Child Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation in the United States - 4 views

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    This is a brief article that gives an overview how large the issue of sex trafficking of children is in the United States is. The United States accounts for near 50% of child pornography images sent from person to person.
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    Reading this this article i learn that child trafficking and sexual exploitation in the United States have a really high number of victims. This is a very dangerous business how they called it. Thousand of people will continued suffering because of this crime.
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    This article is so heartbreaking, yet it's so important for the public to be informed on this topic. The fact that most of the child pornography comes from the United States is disgusting and hard to acknowledge, but it's an important fact to understand. So many children are exploited every year, and hopefully, the more people realize this and educate and involve themselves on the subject, the likelihood of children being trafficked and exploited will decrease.
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    This is a very eye opening article. It is tragic to know the United States is the main consumer of child pornography. How can this be so pervasive in our society? What can be done to stop the trafficking of such lurid content? A top priority for our government should be to eradicate child pornography in the U.S.
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    This article is very eye opening to me. We often see children in other countries suffering and we want to find a way to help then. Reading this article I discovered that the united states is the number one consumer and producer for child abuse. This article makes me very aware of the negative things americans do that I was blinded to.
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    I knew sex trafficking is pretty much everywhere to date, but I had no idea that the United States accounts for 50% of it. This article is so sad to read because of the reality of it. There definitely needs to be a solution to all of this, you would think that with today's technology and such that we could figure out how to stop this once and for all.
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    This is a topic that, despite its importance, remains unspoken, which is utterly tragic. It was shocking to read that the United States creates the majority of child pornography seeing as nothing is being done despite having so much power. Although this topic is difficult to discuss due to its ubiquitous and unsettling nature, it needs to be addressed and acted upon in order to be capable of abolishing it. As a country, the United States ought to openly discuss this topic and utilize its unity to end the exploitation of children.
dia2056159

Maternity Leave in the United States - 6 views

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    This article discusses how the United States is behind when it comes to providing paid maternity leave. The United States does not guarantee paid maternity leave.
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    This is a very sad topic, i think everyone should be able to get maternity leave no matter the standards because there is nothing more beautiful than seeing a mother and father so happy with their new born baby. I believe that people should have longer maternity leave.
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    I think everyone should be able to have maternity leave because its important for the mother and father to be with their baby. I think they should also be paid while taking this time off because they still need to be able to support the child and that cant be done if they are not making money.
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    With the evidence that researchers have uncovered within their study on new mothers; these findings can be very alarming. Especially, the diagnose of postpartum depression. This is great evidence that can support this continuous debate.
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    Pregnancy is the most beautiful thing a mother can experience, but at the same the most painful. With maternity leave mothers and fathers can have that time to recover and get back to their daily routines.
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    My wife gave birth to our daughter back in August, she is a school teacher and it's very heartbreaking to know that current practices in the state of Arizona have defined pregnancy as a "short term disability." True there are aspects that are disabling, but the definition itself is what removes the obligation of the state to pay for leave, instead leaving woman in the education sector to pay for supplemental health care as current healthcare for public workers does not support pregnancy. At least in our case, I'm sure there are very rare exceptions.
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    The U.S. needs to recognize that mothers need way more time than they actually get for maternity leave! Giving birth is such a beautiful but extremely painful and tiring/draining thing that women need time to recuperate from.
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    I believe in maternity leave in just about any work place. The mother gets it rough and the thought of not getting paid maternity leave just stinks. I also believe that husbands should get maternity leave. Like, what if the mother has a higher paid job, and it is the dad that stays home?
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    With the USA coming in last in maternity leave rights, Rita Ruben talks about the injustice the work place creates by not giving mothers the time and money they need to welcome their newest member of their families. Some countries even offer paid paternity leave, but in the USA, FMLA only saves your job as a mother. No pay or fathers allowed.
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    This article points out the US is the last of the fairly developed countries when it comes to advancement in women's maternity leave. The article talks about studies that have shown how a women's maternity leave can have an impact on her overall health and well-being.
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    I think the author made a very important comment by saying, "The mother's mental and physical health can be an important route through which infants are affected by parents' employment decisions." I totally agree with this. How can we ignore our health after having a baby. I have 5 children and I was fortunate enough to not have to work. I was able to stay home and heal, and most importantly bond with my baby. I recovered well post child birth, and I was able to be the best mother I could be to my children.
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    This is a huge social injustice towards the mothers who have just given birth. Making maternity leave as a paid family leave is wrong because the mothers have to later make up all the time they took off to care for their newborn, which can be months.
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    I think new moms definitely get the shaft when it comes to maternity leave. Just watching people in my life have their kids, and the struggles that can come after besides adjusting to new life I think it is a complete injustice that new moms don't have the option to have more paid time, separate from their regular PTO.
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    It's truly heartbreaking to think about the struggles that many mothers have to face. They were just introduced to motherhood and already have to worry about not being able to have the time or money that is deserved. Most of all, the time needed to recover post birth.
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    I think that maternity leave is vitally important for a mother and her child. However, what about fathers the child is just as much theirs yet little to no maternity leave is given. Usually if they take the time off for the birth of the child it comes out of their paid time off if they would like an extended amount of time.
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    The United States definitely falls behind compared to most modernized countries in-regards to this. The fact that studies show much higher results for emotional bonding between parents, and the retention of employees for the company they're employed for, when giving maternal/paternal leave. I understand the reason why it's difficult for many American businesses to be competitive to some European industries that can have months off at a time for this, but even a couple paid weeks may make all the difference at a minimum for both parents, to adapt, and prepare for their new schedule/lives.
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    I feel like every women should be guaranteed paid maternity leave. The government constantly wants us to re produce to keep the world going, so they should encourage women that they'll be fine with money and won't have to worry about missing work.
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    Maternity leave should be a MUST. Pregnancy is tough and the delivery is life changing. Mother's go through all different kinds of changes. It is unfair for a mother to have to go through these changes all while worrying about having to go to work and missing and wondering how her child might be doing.
jas2208915

Immigration - Global Issues - 1 views

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    This article talks about immigration in the United States and United kingdom. This article also talks about why people emigrate and the effects of immigration.
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    Immigration is a huge issue, but I believe that a ton of immigrants share the same idea of wanting to achieve the American dream. So many immigrants today choose to leave their home country in order to provide the best futures for their childre.
joseph augusta

No Compromise: NRA Takes On United Nations - 0 views

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    The cornerstone of freedom is the 2nd amendment right. Are you about to loose it?
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    This site reports news and information to inform individuals of any threats to their Second Amendment right. It is sponsored by the NRA and there are links of articles and stories anti-gun control.
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    In 2009, at the behest of the Obama administration, the United States joined 152 other countries in endorsing a U.N. Arms Trade Treaty Resolution. The resolution establishes an international conference to be held next year, at which leaders from countries around the world-many of which have deplorable human rights records-will draw up an international treaty designed to severely restrict or even outright ban your right to sell, purchase, carry or own a firearm. Just two years ago, NRA fought a push to consider a 1997 Organization of American States gun control treaty in the Senate.
Jonathan Cagle

Facts on Induced Abortion in the United States - 0 views

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    Website first has statistics about women who have abortions broken down by age and ethnicity. The site also has information about what contraception method was used (if any) that lead to pregnancies that were aborted. It then provides info on how far into the pregnancy when abortions are performed. Finally, it talks about safety concerns about abortions and the legal history of abortion in the United States.
jef2162142

FBI: Nearly 5X More Murders Committed With Knives Than Assault Rifles » Alex ... - 0 views

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    Over the past 8 years, there have been obvious assaults at United States citizens second amendment right to bear arms. Guns, especially assault rifles, have received an awful lot of scrutiny for people shooting one another, however in reality shootings with assault rifles account for only 2% of homicides in the United States. Meanwhile the rifles themselves are being blamed for the unstable people wielding them. Meanwhile knives account for nearly 14% of homicides, however no one is attempting to ban knives, as it is general knowledge that they are tools, just like guns. But the media is making every attempt to make guns the villains, not the wielders.
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    This subject has been plaguing our country for years now, and it's proven that most violent crimes don't happen with guns. Especially assault rifles, people aren't just carting around carrying around rifles everywhere committing crimes. They use what's small and readily available. Such as, knives, bats, handguns, or even just using their fist to get what they want.
sau2124985

Human Trafficking in the United States - 0 views

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    The article mentions common traits of human trafficking in the United States and other nations. Each nation also has unique anti-trafficking issues. The article highlights human trafficking in the United States and illustrates that there is no nation that is exempt of this issue.
Aaron Nichols

Citizens United Ruling - 0 views

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    This article explains what the 2010 Citizens United ruling means. This is a personal freedoms issue because this ruling gives corporations and unions freedom to spend unlimited amounts on political ads and tools to influence the vote.
nic2161426

American History USA - 0 views

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    United States history articles. Articles convey history of social issues.
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    United States history articles. Articles convey history of social issues.
zitlali2491

President Trump's Immigration Order, Annotated - 0 views

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    It defines what non-U.S. citizens should believe The United States cannot, and should not, admit those who do not support the Constitution, or those who would place violent ideologies over American law. "There is no statutory requirement that noncitizens entering the United States support the Constitution," said Peter J.
tcrockett89

United States Immigration System - 0 views

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    This article helps identify immigrations rules, and regulations. It gives details on what are accepted forms of legal immigration to the USA. From marriages, children under the age of 21, and employment. Also states that not one single country can exceed seven percent of the total amount of people immigrating to the United States in a single year. Gives brief laws on how to gain citizenship.
anonymous

The American Gay Rights Movement: A Timeline - 0 views

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    This timeline provides information about the gay rights movement in the United States from 1924 to the present: including the Stonewall riots; the contributions of Harvey Milk; the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy; the first civil unions; the legalization of same-sex marriage in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York; and more. This timeline provides information about the gay rights movement in the United States from 1924 to the present: including the Stonewall riots; the contributions of Harvey Milk; the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy; the first civil unions; the legalization of same-sex marriage in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York; and more. This timeline provides information about the gay rights movement in the United States from 1924 to the present: including the Stonewall riots; the contributions of Harvey Milk; the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy; the first civil unions; the legalization of same-sex marriage in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York; and more. A timeline from the beginning of the gay movement to the present.
David Kroll

Forced Sterilization in the United States - 0 views

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    Gives brief descriptions of instances of forced sterilization and eugenics programs in the United States. The US was performing medicaid funded sterilizations on low-income Americans into the 1970's
FELICIA DUSAN

Same-sex marriage in the United States - 0 views

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    This article is about same sex marriage in the United States. It states everything from individual state laws to federal laws as a whole. It is written about same-sex marriage from the 1970's though current day.
krista_trigg

The Legatum Properity Index™ - 0 views

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    The Legatum Prosperity Index™ is a unique and robust annual assessment of global wealth and well being, which benchmarks 142 countries around the world in eight distinct categories. The interface is user friendly and easily shows how the United States rates against others in areas such as education, personal freedom, and health.
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    The Legatum Prosperity Index™ is a unique and robust annual assessment of global wealth and well being, which benchmarks 142 countries around the world in eight distinct categories. The interface is user friendly and easily shows how the United States rates against others in areas such as education, personal freedom, and health.
krista_trigg

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights - 0 views

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    PREAMBLE Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world, Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of
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    This is the United Nations site for The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Of interest is Article 26 which defines the right to education. ¨Everyone has the right to education.¨
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    This is the United Nations site for The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Of interest is Article 26 which defines the right to education. ¨Everyone has the right to education.¨
krista_trigg

Home - The Social Progress Imperative - 0 views

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    This is the website for an interesting project that details how nations compare to other nations based on certain social progress - including categories like health, ecosystem sustainability, basic education and personal safety. Though the United States ranks high in advanced education, it ranks significantly lower in basic education measures.
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    This is the website for an interesting project that details how nations compare to other nations based on certain social progress - including categories like health, ecosystem sustainability, basic education and personal safety. Though the United States ranks high in advanced education, it ranks significantly lower in basic education measures.
krista_trigg

We're Not No. 1 - 0 views

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    This is an opinion article that references the Social Progress Index and how the United States under-performs compared to other nations. Both the commentary by the author and the facts he uses within have a sobering effect on how our country is performing compared to other nations.
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    This is an opinion article that references the Social Progress Index and how the United States under-performs compared to other nations. Both the commentary by the author and the facts he uses within have a sobering effect on how our country is performing compared to other nations.
ash214750

Gay marriage At The Supreme Court: A Matter of When, Not If - 1 views

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    Experts say constitutionality of gay marriage will inevitably return to the docket, as appeals courts strike down state laws.The US Supreme Court has thousands of cases to review each year, and with the debate of same-sex marriage becoming a more and more popular and controversial subject, it is only a matter of time before the most powerful court in the United States starts to discuss gay marriage cases.
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    Experts say constitutionality of gay marriage will inevitably return to the docket, as appeals courts strike down state laws.The US Supreme Court has thousands of cases to review each year, and with the debate of same-sex marriage becoming a more and more popular and controversial subject, it is only a matter of time before the most powerful court in the United States starts to discuss gay marriage cases.
vivientosi

Sixth Amendment | Constitution | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute - 0 views

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    This page shows the 6th amendment and the rights it supplies us with. Trial by jury is a personal freedom citizens have in the United states when going to court.
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    This page shows the 6th amendment and the rights it supplies us with. Trial by jury is a personal freedom citizens have in the United states when going to court.
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