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Bullying in Arizona - 4 views

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    A general information article that talks about bullying. It gives the definition, who is at increased risk , ways to create safe environments, and anti-bullying protections in the state of Arizona.
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    Bullying exists everywhere! I like this article because it provides ways for an anti-bullying environment. At some point in time everyone has whiteness someone being bullied, has been bullied personally, or has been the bully. Its a tragic subject that can lead individuals to suicidal attempts and depression. How long will it take before people realize this matter is crucial especially in educational environments, social media, and even in politics.
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    I just found out that my wife is pregnant a week ago and this is one of my greatest concerns as a soon to be parent. No one should have to go to school and be open to abuse. Great article and I appreciated the ways that it states to make safe environments.
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    Bullying.....we always hear the word bullying and this is one of the most scary situation in the world. Million of people have killed themselves because of bullying. we have to stop bullying.
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    This is such a common topic and has been for so many years. Bullying has been around for so long and now that social media is extremely popular it seems to make it worse. We have to do all we can to prevent this due to so many students committing suicide because of such extreme bullying.
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    As a parent of a bullying victim, I feel there is much that can be fixed when dealing with this issue. the only thing you can do as a parent is talk to the administration and after that, your hands are tied. They are the ones that talk to the student and the student's parent. The only notification you get is that they had a meeting. In the meantime, your child is being retaliated against, their self-esteem continues to deteriorate and their schoolwork suffers. I wish there could be a more proactive approach. There came a time that I didn't get any communication until I sent an email to the entire school staff, Principal, and Superintendent.
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    Its definitely an issue that far too often is overlooked. I am not a parent, and can only imagine how parents feel when their son or daughter is a victim of bullying. The issue definitely needs to be addressed, no one should have to attend school worried or concerned about how their day is going to go. It is very saddening, and disheartening.
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    I feel like bullying has become more and more of an issue over the years. It is sad to see what is going on and I would like to see more schools implement programs to stop it.
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    Bullying as gotten bigger over the years especially dealing with how big social media is getting. I wish school and adults would help stop this issue because it is always overlooked.
sldaly

Equal Pay - 5 views

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    Women deserve equal pay. On average, they are paid less than their male counterparts. It effects their spending power and what women receive in their social security.
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    This is a really good article because it also talks about how race affects the pay gap. Most articles I find on the topic ignore how non-white women are paid less than white women. The struggle for mothers attempting to reenter the workplace is horrible.
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    A reality unfortunately, in our society. It is almost hilarious how you read on all papers when you are hired :"we are an equal opportunity employer, no discrimination of any kind..." and yet the first thing you notice is the pay you get in comparison with a man who is less qualified than you but...he is a man. And, as kat2222004 pointed, very hard for mothers to reenter the work field, the mother is not trusted anymore to be a reliable employee.
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    Really good article. I saw this as I was choosing a topic to discuss in our discussion last week. I 100% agree that women should receive the same pay as men. Women are such hard workers whether it is in the work force, or for those who have to maintain a family as well.
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    The 77 cent claim has been repeatedly refuted because it does not accommodate for the fact that women are more likely to choose lower paying jobs or jobs with benefits. Men on average work longer hours. Single, childless women in major cities earn more than men. Women obtain 58% of college degrees. Women are less likely to go into STEM jobs. Also statistics are easily manipulated. Watch TJ explain the wage gap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWAlg48fNwE
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    I definitely agree with this article. Even if some people like to think this isn't a problem it definitely is. For men and women in the same field regardless of what that field is men often get the higher income than women do. My mother is a major example of this and often talks about how the men in the same department as her make more money even when they produce less work that generally isn't that good. On top of that my mother works the same amount of hours and even more than average in a given week yet still doesn't come close to the pay gap. Of course, there may be inconsistency in statistics but it is definitely still an issue to be aware of because it still exists.
Austin Spicer

Crossword Puzzle inappropriate definitions, Needed better guidance by the teacher. - 0 views

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    Students were given an assignment to complete a crossword puzzle, teacher did not ensure that it was appropriate and their were inappropriate definitions for the words. This made many parents upset and was told to correct and ensure principal was in attendance when corrected.
ash214750

Arguments Against Gay Marriage: It Is Unnatural - 0 views

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    The idea that gay marriage is unnatural can be seen as an invalid point because there is no real definition of unnatural when it comes to the concept of marriage. This article discusses this point.
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    The idea that gay marriage is unnatural can be seen as an invalid point because there is no real definition of unnatural when it comes to the concept of marriage. This article discusses this point.
eli2196775

Freedom Of Speech And Freedom Of Expression (The New Censorship) - 0 views

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    Censorship in modern society can be different than the traditional definition of censorship. Groups are working to censor and change texts in schoolbooks. Some believe that censorships are done for the public benefit.
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    Censorship in modern society can be different than the traditional definition of censorship. Groups are working to censor and change texts in schoolbooks. Some believe that censorships are done for the public benefit.
vivientosi

What Does Equality of Opportunity Mean? - 0 views

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    This site outlines the definition of "The right to opportunity". It show how both political parties view it.
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    This site outlines the definition of "The right to opportunity". It show how both political parties view it.
jul2193271

Ecotourism? - 0 views

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    This site provides the definition and principles of ecotourism. It has extensive sources for any possible questions you might have during research.
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    This site provides the definition and principles of ecotourism. It has extensive sources for any possible questions you might have during research.
robertharrell223

Diplomatic Immunity and its Truth - 2 views

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    When I first heard the definition of this international law I was shocked to say the least. The definition states that foreign government officials are above judges and officers. With deeper research I learned there's more to the story.
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    I had never heard of Diplomatic Immunity until now. Thank you for sharing! I, as well, found it to be very surprising that foreign diplomats are, to some extent, "above the law."
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    Wow, it never occurred to me that such a thing like Diplomatic Immunity exists. This article is definitely eye-opening and helped me gain a better understanding if what it means. Had you not provided this information, I may have never known about it.
hwillis3597

Corrupt justice: what happens when judges' bias taints a case? | US news | The Guardian - 0 views

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    The Justice System definitely has the potential to be corrupt, or at the very least, can be biased. What happens when the judge hearing a case has a personal bias against an important characteristic of the case?
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    This article is eye opening, and really speaks to the power which corruption has, or possibly the corruption which power brings. This is just a small instance in cases where abuse of power and nepotism can really dismantle government. I fear our two party system absolutely fosters this type of behavior, and certainly not to make it political in any sense: it is frightening to understand the possibility. Great article.
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    I definitely agree with this. There is absolutely corrupt justice. Money talks in this world and that is the sad thing.
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.
Hunter Glazener

Euthanasia - ProCon.org - 0 views

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    This webpage is an independent pro/con website weighing the issues of assisted suicide. This site contains definitions, polls, real life examples, and just a myriad of pages that helps form opinions on euthanasia.
Paxton Alger

Immigration ProCon.org - What are the solutions to illegal immigration in America? - 0 views

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    This website gave both point of views on illegal immigration. There are other categories on the page, such as, definition, core questions, and economic impact.
anonymous

What is a Personal Freedom? - 0 views

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    This is just a simple definition to get a clear understanding of what we are researching. Understanding what a personal freedom is, is important to our society because we all have a right to something.
mrick30

Wrongful Conviction in the American Judicial Process: History, Scope, and Analysis - In... - 1 views

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    This article gives an overview of wrongful convictions. It gives a history, current status and projected scope for the future.
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    There are so many cases of wrongful convictions. Although you the topic doesn't get a lot of attention. Nice article.
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    Wrongful convictions are so unfortunate and probably grossly under-reported. It is a situation that definitely needs more light shed onto it.
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    Wrongful convictions are never a good thing. So many of them happen all of the time and we are unaware of it. It is definitely something that is preventable but not always completely preventable. There is still always a possibility for it to occur.
isa2130436

NIMH " Eating Disorders - 3 views

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    Explore information about eating disorders, including signs and symptoms, treatment, research and statistics, and clinical trials. Examples of eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder.
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    Definitely a common thing I've seen in the fitness industry. People can sometimes get so wrapped up in trying to be lean and fit that they go about it in the wrong ways. They literally workout to the point of exhaustion and then barely refuel their bodies with the necessary nutrients. Which causes more harm than good.
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    Eating disorders are a tragedy, and a sickness. It is definitely evident in this country, more so than where I come form in Canada, as image is more important in America according to studies, appearance can take someone further than education, which is truly sad. Which leads to more people being self conscious, and more eating disorders.
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    Eating disorders affect a great deal of American teenagers and young adults, and a big reason is because society sets standards as to what a male or female's ideal body should look like. Rather than trying to live up to society's standards, people should try to live up to a standard of health for their own bodies.
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    This social issue has been around for many years and it is still a huge issue in the world. I like this article due to the fact that it gives you information on the disorders such as treatments, signs and statistics. All people should be educated on the subject.
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    I think that this situation is sort of a "hush hush" situation so I think it is great that people are talking out about it. If more people talk about it, then maybe people that are suffering from situations like this can be open about it and about getting help. I also think that people opening up about it, will open up societies eyes and realize that people are suffering from this mostly because of the pressure people have to look how society wants.
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    People are so wrapped up on having the perfect body that they fail to realize their hurting themselves. Eating disorders are very tragic, but are also very common these days. We start to think that just because one plan worked for someone else it will work for everyone. The truth is, everyone's body is different and reacts differently too.
christiana333

The Danger of Censoring Our History - 1 views

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    This website talks about how censoring our history will give students a false sense of history. It says we won't learn from history if we don't know the accurate version. It also gives examples of teachers going on strike because of this.
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    Good read. You definitely cannot censored history, it is something that has to be told in entirety even if it is good, bad, ugly or indifferent. The truth cannot be censored.
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    I like this article you chose. No one should have to limit their knowledge to false information. we should be told the truth and we deserve it. it is our history!
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    If we do not have a comprehensible history, our future will be uncertain. Truth is everything and without it, we are living in a false representation of understanding. It is definitely something worth fighting for.
che2146091

Asperger's Syndrome - Autism Society - 1 views

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    One of the major differences between Asperger's Syndrome and autism is that, by definition, there is no speech delay in Asperger's. Children with Asperger's are very intelligent but have great difficulty with social settings.
monique102

Animal Rights - 2 views

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    The article talks about a book on how animals should have rights as in equal consideration. Animals have the ability to suffer as well as a human being. Why should or should not animals have rights?
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    Good points. Are you vegan or vegetarian? Most animals have the ability to feel pain. Adolf Hitler stated that prey species such as deer, elk, gazelle, antelopes, etc. are healthier and can run for longer periods of time and promoted healthy eating (though he was a hippocrate and ate meat himself). When people eat meat they get tired easier, need more water, and have less energy. Without a moral foundation one can justify almost anything. Do you think Christian doctrine is to blame? After all, God told Peter to eat meat. Maybe it was the best choice in order to make peace with the gentiles and not eating meet would have made Peter look aloof. Then again, in Genesis it states that God gave mankind plants to eat and not meat. From a convenient point of view is it practical to only buy products that are not made from animals? Even makeup has animal products in it. What about shoes, clothes, purses, etc? Also, if you have time, I would suggest researching Ralph Smart. Have a good day.
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    I enjoyed reading this article as well. Animals have very similar traits as humans. They eat, feel, and suffer just as humans do. Why should we strict them of their rights? Just because they do not have a voice to defend themselves does not mean we should ignore the equality they deserve.
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    I loved this! Animals have such a huge place in my heart and definitely deserve all the rights as us humans do. I hate hearing stories or seeing videos posted on Facebook of animals being neglected.. I don't understand how some people can do such a thing to an animal who cannot even defend themselves. They just want to be loved and nurtured.
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    The article made some great points. Animals do suffer. They feel pain and fear. Because of this, they definitely should be given rights. Like the article stated, I grew up eating meat, but have made the transition into vegetarianism thanks to my wife who is a vegan. All it took was for me to be educated on where our meat is coming from and the conditions of the animals being slaughtered. If people could read these types of articles and watch documentaries like "Earthlings" and "Cowspiracy" I am sure they might also consider vegetarianism or veganism.
mar2387094

Bottled Water - Consumer Reports - 3 views

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    Consumer information and definition about different types of bottle water, and where they come from. Educates consumer, so they can make informed decisions.
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    This article was very informational on the different types of bottled water. Many people don't take the time to actually educate themselves on the differences. It's very helpful to know what kind of filtration and the process each water company goes through.
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    I didn't even know this was an issue so this has really got me thinking and pretty freaked out so thank you I guess.
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    I like how Consumer Reports breaks it down for you. I've heard of this issue before, but with so many labels I'm never quite sure what they all mean. It's also a shame that we can't trust our local water supply to provide us adequate drinking water without all of the chemicals.
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    Wow! Thats interesting. I always wondered what the difference was between spring water and purified. I like that it showed the information in a chart whether than a long paragraph to read.
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    The article is short and to the point. Like myself, I believe that there are numerous people who are unaware of where their water comes from. I would have liked the article to include information on the types of materials or plastic used to bottle our water as well.
tcrockett89

IEP | Individualized Education Program for Children with Special Needs - 0 views

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    Article gives a clear definition of IEP. Gives links to resources on more information on a IEP.
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