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This article refers to the ever growing problem the world faces, globalization. It talks about how major corporation find any means of cheap labor, only to sell for ten fold of the cost to make the product. But there is a solution that could influence the buying of products; such as, actors, and event specific. These are just a couple influences that can change the influence of consumers.

The pro gun control voice could certainly gain influence if they establish a more united voice.The pro-gun rights voice is rapidly gaining influence while the pro-gun control voice has tapered in recent weeks. The pro-gun control voice is split between Obama and several gun control advocacy groups which dilutes the message.

This is an article that shows how social media affects teens and eating habits. Many affected are teen girls because of images that are unrealistically shown as beautiful.

This is an article that shows how social media affects teens and eating habits. Many affected are teen girls because of images that are unrealistically shown as beautiful.

This site examines the history of the long debated topic of Animal's rights. The article is very factual and presents why animals have rights and what influenced that decision.

This site examines the history of the long debated topic of Animal's rights. The article is very factual and presents why animals have rights and what influenced that decision.

This article shows companies contributing to political campaigns at an uncapped and unregulated amount. These companies are having a huge impact on campaigns based on each companies individual political agenda.

This article shows how powerful oil giant, Chevron; uses it's vast influence to shirk the First Amendment. To avoid lawsuits Chevron forces journalists to turn over damaging evidence.

By the Establishment clause, teachers are not permitted to instigate prayer nor deter it among students. Teachers are given the right to gather with other school officials and administrators, however are not permitted to take part in prayer meetings with students. In schools that practice moments of silence, it is acceptable for students to practice their religious customs, however teachers are not authorized to influence such activities.

This articles speaks of the effort of America to influence the culture of the youth in Afghanistan to promote greater women's rights. Despite the effort, many of the youth, including you women, are still rejecting the western influence and are sticking to their conservative Islamic beliefs.

Recent topic going on around the nation with our President Donald Trump and his executive order. Rebuilding or destroying our country? With or against him he is very much apart of the publics eyes and has an influence where we go politically.

An article describing the case of a Muslim family living in the UK and the influence Sharia law has in regards to family disputes

Applied to marriage, assuming what's not true, that marriage between two men offends me, it's not the government's role on any level to protect me from being offended. Whatever one thinks of marriage between two men or two women, the argument that such a union negatively impacts those who aren't gay, or those who blanch at marriage between gay people is not compelling. Here's hoping we don't stop at marriage in expanding individual rights, rights that are natural, and that should exist free of political or voter influence.

This article talks about how exposure of TV may cause teens to be sexual. Should teens be forced to watch less tv?

This article talks about how exposure of TV may cause teens to be sexual. Should teens be forced to watch less tv?

The author reviews the purpose of Residential Schools for the Deaf and how they influence the social life and wellbeing of the children who are sent there for the better. The article shows a bias leaning towards the schools although there are many hearing families who find themselves troubled by the idea of sending their Deaf children away from K-12 but the article brings forward the positive aspects of how a residential school is uniquely capable of helping deaf children develop confidence and capable social skills that would allow them to experience a proper education unlike a mainstream public school in which they would most definitely be out-casted by their lack of resources, culture, language, and role models. It shows both the pros and cons of the residential schools for the Deaf in America but with a clear bias, however this is not unreasonable. Despite the clear bias towards residential schools from the author the article offers a point of view of hearing parents finding issue with sending their child away from home for long periods of time as they would experience with a residential school.

These days we know that the media and body image are closely related. Particularly, the body image advertising portrays affects our own body image. Of course, there are many other things that influence our body image: parenting, education, intimate relationships, and so on. The popular media does have a big impact, though.

Outside groups spend millions during an election to influence voters' decisions with dark money. The integrity of our elections and the potential for the mega rich to control what information is publicized can lean the balance of power to a few groups and their intrests.

I remember my government teacher mentioning that's stuff like this goes on, and I think it is very wrong! It's crazy and not right to see how much money is now being spent on presidential campaigns.

The role of women in the Islamic Culture, an overview from the historical point of view. How the historical and political changes along the years influenced the view on women's rights.

Making the right decision some time means safe life's. Drinking and driving is one of the big mistakes that people make during their life's.

Drinking and driving is not only wrong, but its completely selfish. You are not only putting your life in danger, but you are also putting others in danger. There are many different routes you can take rather than just getting into your car intoxicated.

Ugh, I hate that no matter how many times you can say to someone "please call me and ill pick you up" and they still choose to drive themselves home because they do not want to "bother" you. This is such a big issue in our society that everyone needs to learn to stop doing. I feel that Uber is helping in some way lately though!

Freedom of Speech is a right on public school grounds, with of course exceptions. Anyone can reveal their views as long as it can be stopped with no issue. Students and teachers have different rights when it comes to this. School employees have protection when the issue is public, but not when it is related to sensitive subjects, such as school policies. The First Amendment Free Speech is consistently changing and always comes into act today.

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.

This article takes the side against being allowed to smoke in public places. The author argues that smoking may be a personal choice for the smoker, but not the people around them inhaling the second hand smoke. It also speaks of the negative influence it could have on children.