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Jerry McClay

Methods of Abortion - 0 views

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    Explains two methods of abortion. One being in-clinic and the other being a pill.
smurphy6600

The Ethics (or not) of Massive Government Surveillance - 0 views

  • Prominent examples of surveillance include surveillance cameras, wiretaps, GPS tracking, and internet surveillance.
  • expression of control
  • profound impact with regards to the ethics of placing individual under surveillance
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  • close surveillance is much more intrusive than it has been in the past.
  • Constitution protects American citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures
  • citizens have not been given the same protection with regards to electronic surveillance
  • "If you haven't done anything wrong, you have nothing to fear."
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      This statement has an Orwellian tone to it to indicate the tone of the article to the reader as cautious, paranoid even, and fearful
  • as most people are law-abiding citizens, most ostensibly will not be targeted for surveillance and it will not impact their lives,
  • safer through the elimination of criminals.
  • the government already has the ability to track a known target's movements to a reasonable degree, and has easy access to information such as one's purchasing habits, online activities, phone conversations, and mail.
  • if the individual has been treated unfairly and procedures violated, are there appropriate means of redress? Are there means for discovering violations and penalties to encourage responsible surveillant behavior
  • allowing surreptitious surveillance of one form, even limited in scope and for a particular contingency, encourages government to expand such surveillance programs in the future
  • the danger of a "slippery slope" scenario cannot be dismissed as paranoia
  • British police are now pushing for the DNA collection of children who "exhibit behavior indicating they may become criminals in later life"
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      This opens a door for discriminatory profiling from government agencies and educators who report the behavior
  • M.I.T. professor Gary Marx, who argued that before implementing surveillance we should evaluate the proposed methods by asking a number of questions, which we enumerate below:
  • does the technique cross a personal boundary without permission (
  • are individuals aware that personal information is being collected, who seeks it and why?
  • consent
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      The issue seems to be that consumers using the technology our government tracks aren't aware of what they are consenting to due to the long and overly-articulated terms and conditions presented to them in a purposefully confusing manner in order to gain access to their data
  • human review of machine generated results
  • With the expansion of surveillance, such abuses could become more numerous and more egregious as the amount of personal data collected increases.
  • security of the data be adequately protected?
  • are the goals of the data collection legitimate?
  • In general, we feel that surveillance can be ethical, but that there have to exist reasonable, publicly accessible records and accountability for those approving and performing the surveillance in question.
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    The website offers links to various sources of information on the collection and distribution of surveilled data from government agencies in an attempt to inform its readers and covers the paranoia tinted tone of those who find government surveillance in todays society to be too close to "Big Brother" methods and presents an argument for their point of view through the methods of MIT professor Gary Marx. The argument is presented in a series of questions on the ethical stance of what the government surveils, what the surveillance consists of as well as the consequences of any action taken as a result of surveillance and the reality that American citizens never consented to the constant surveillance of their personal lives. The position of inclination towards complacency is concisely summed with a strong amount of surveillance being presented by the double edged statement of "If you haven't done anything wrong, you have nothing to fear.".
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.
Danny Dennis

Google Chrome is eavesdropping on you, developer says - 0 views

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    Your nonprofit alternative source of news and information! Learn about media deception. Read the news that the TV news networks "forget" to report! There are many ways to lie; distraction, partial truths, etc. The American corporate news media uses many methods to leave the public with a false impression of reality. Learn to spot deception and stay informed of the real news! Don't call us alternative or liberal news, call us legitimate news!
Danny Dennis

AP CEO: Press freedom v. security a 'false choice' - 0 views

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    Your nonprofit alternative source of news and information! Learn about media deception. Read the news that the TV news networks; to report! There are many ways to lie; distraction, partial truths, etc. The American corporate news media uses many methods to leave the public with a false impression of reality. Learn to spot deception and stay informed of the real news! Don't call us alternative or liberal news, call us legitimate news!
Danny Dennis

NY Newspaper Publishes Story With Names, Addresses Of Gun Owners - 0 views

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    Your nonprofit alternative source of news and information! Learn about media deception. Read the news that the TV news networks "forget" to report! There are many ways to lie; distraction, partial truths, etc. The American corporate news media uses many methods to leave the public with a false impression of reality. Learn to spot deception and stay informed of the real news! Don't call us alternative or liberal news, call us legitimate news!
Jerry McClay

Abortion: MedlinePlus - 0 views

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    Provides general knowledge of what an abortion is. Unbiased medical information.
isa2130436

Treating Eating Disorders - Anorexia and Bulimia Treatment - 1 views

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    Lots of treatment options are available for the ones who are suffering from these disorders. One is psychotherapy by talking to a psychologist, about 50% of these patients are suffering from depression. Another kind of treatment is a cognitive behavioral therapy where you set goals and helps change unhealthy thought patterns. Nutritional counseling is also a treatment by eating healthier to maintain your body healthy. However, some patients need a medically supervised diet to get back to a healthy weight.
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    Eating disorders are very common in today's society, but there are patients who have faced eating disorders and overcome them. With the treatment of therapy, counseling, and a supervised diet, many people who suffer from eating disorders can learn how to defeat them and avoid the possibility of facing the disorder again.
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    The scary part of eating disorders is how deadly they can be. The more a person starves themselves, the more muscles are eaten up; including the heart. I think it would interesting to see how eating disorders manifest in different cultures or minority groups. I know that eating disorders for women can be different from that of men and the method of treating that is also interesting.
robbyloz

Implicit Bias and Immigration Courts - 0 views

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    Throughout the modern century, American society has seen a shift from overt prejudice, to a more subtle covert method of discrimination. This scholarly evaluation examines the possible implicit biases that seems to play a large role in immigration courts and how the sentencing can be skewed as a result. At the end, possible solutions are presented for the issue, allowing the reader to fully comprehend how the writer sees the dilemma and that they deeply understand the topic at hand.
jomo1288

Failed Birth Control Device: Thousands Seek Justice - Impact Fund - 1 views

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    There are many birth control methods and certain ones may not be worth the risk. Essure may not be as safe as it sounds. The device fails more than 10 percent of the time and has lifelong injuries that come with it.
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    Most forms of birth control are very risky. Unfortunately, due to various health issues, many women are limited when it comes to birth control options, and the acceptable forms are typically the more risky ones (such as the birth control implant or an IUD). Essure is of the more dangerous forms, as it is experimental, but many others have had similar issues, such as the device coming out of place and roaming through a woman's body. Not every woman on birth control has these issues, but it's important to be very well educated on the potential risks before starting any form of birth control, especially if it involves a foreign object that could become dislodged.
Brooklyn White

To punch or not to punch? - 2 views

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    This article is about peaceful and non-peaceful protests. In recent years, it seems like the most common protests that make the news have turned into riots. This article explores the morality and ideals between the two forms of protest.
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    It seems that mostly what's on the news are the violent protest. Those are the only protest that get reported. I do believe you can have a peaceful protest and still be heard rather than letting it come down to violence. With all the recent violent protesting going on it makes a person think about where did everyone's dignity and respect for one another really go.
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    Personally, I can see why nonviolent protests can be seen as a method that really doesn't get the message out, but at the same time it's a much more mature, respectful, and Constitutional way to make a statement. As listed in the article, many great things have been accomplished through a peaceful stand.
aar2148390

Republicans are going all-out to limit voting rights. We know why | Republicans | The G... - 0 views

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    the republicans try to separate themselves from the former presidents words and actions which fed the false allegations and sparked the attackers. republicans try their best to limit voting and change voting. according to this article republicans want to make it easier and quicker voting methods.
ive2117547

Understanding climate change as a social issue: How research can help - USC News - 1 views

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    The article informs readers how climate change is causing more severe natural disasters such as stronger hurricanes. Methods to be prepared for such tragedies are being looked at.
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    It's crazy how this isn't a bigger issue in today's world. Hurricanes are getting stronger, heat waves everywhere, but everything is fine.
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    The greenhouse effect refers to the way the Earth's atmosphere traps and absorbs solar energy
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    More people need to show attention to these issues and start caring before the world goes into a state that we can't turn back from or fix.
smurphy6600

How Trauma Affects Kids in School - Child Mind Institute - 1 views

  • children experience trauma through ongoing exposure, throughout their early development, to abuse, neglect, homelessness, domestic violence or violence in their communities
  • children experience trauma through ongoing exposure, throughout their early development, to abuse, neglect, homelessness, domestic violence or violence in their communities
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      what is trauma for children
  • “They are masters at making sure you do not see them bleed.”
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      uniquely stated- a quotable line for a summary
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  • symptoms can mimic other problems, including ADHD and other behavior disorders.
  • Trouble forming relationships with teachers Poor self-regulation Negative thinking Hypervigilance Executive function challenges
  • They’ve learned to be wary of adults, even those who appear to be reliable, since they’ve been ignored or betrayed by those they have depended on.
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      How can a child succeed in a school setting when they don't know how to ask for help when they really need it? Their trauma sets them up for failure because they have to be so self reliant at home
  • One of the challenges in giving that support is that when kids misbehave, our schools often use disciplinary systems that involve withdrawing attention and support, rather than addressing their problems
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      this re-enforces their idea of being alone doesn't it?
  • They need coaching and practice at de-escalating when they feel overwhelmed
  • they develop the belief that they’re bad, and what’s happened to them is their fault
  • “hostile attribution bias” — the idea that everyone is out to get them
  • They see negative where we see neutral
  • One of the classic symptoms of trauma is hyper-vigilance
  • This can look like hyperactivity
  • hronic trauma affects children’s memory, their ability to pay attention, plan, think things through, and other executive functions. Kids who have ADHD as well as trauma may be especially impaired in these skills.
  • Kids who have experienced chronic neglect tend to be better at getting attention by provoking the adults they depend on than by complying with expectations.
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    Caroline Miller explains the effects of trauma in children presents itself in the class room. The various ways in which a child might have socialization issues as well as difficulty asking for help from adults in a school setting after the neglect and abuse they are facing at home. The website also offers alternative teaching styles teachers could use in the classroom to help students facing trauma at home begin to from attachment styles in healthy ways.
lizznicole

Environment & Climate Justice - 1 views

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    Climate Change is a huge issue and really needs to be resolved. We're fighting for the policies and we need to realize the impacts and be more sustainable, corporate, and save the planet. We only have one.
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    Climate change is bigger than us, and very few realize that. We need to take action in order to save the earth! Climate change is affecting countries all over.
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    I agree that climate change is a severe issue in today's world. Methods on reduction of contamination such as carbon dioxide and methane being released into our environment need to be enforced since pollutants like these play a huge factor in climate change.
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    Human activity, especially greenhouse gas emissions, is considered the dominant cause of temperature increases.
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