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An article from a college about statistics and effects immigration has on our economy. Negative or positive you make up your mind on how immigration effects us.

Definitely a topic I always find myself neutral. I try to have positive outlooks with the U.S. being the number 1 with the immigration. I get that most immigrants come here for the American dream (freedom) but then I think shouldn't they come here the right way by becoming a citizen first? Since we would have to as well if we were to go live in their countries. Then I see stuff on the news in the U.S. about shootings, bombs, etc caused by an immigrant. That would be my negative outlook.

This article was very interesting. I have often wondered what the effects of immigration are, and if they affect the economy positively or negatively.

The experiment that is being conducted in this study is to essentially test the correlation of whether their is a positive outcome in achievements when school uniforms are placed into action. The outcome of the study actually concluded that there is a positive correlation between school uniforms and achievements.

Not all religions look at same-sex marriage the same way.  This looks at some of the more common religions and their stances on the subject.

Voting rights for prisoners and ex-felons is essential for democracy. Voting makes a person feel like they are a part of something bigger than themselves, and in turn will create a positive outcome.

Voting rights for prisoners and ex-felons is essential for democracy. Voting makes a person feel like they are a part of something bigger than themselves, and in turn will create a positive outcome.

Positions of Abortion and why a fetus is considered a person.

This source is a position paper citing different positions individuals take on the controversial abortion issue. It also debates whether a fetus is a human being or only a "potential human being."

Abortion is the peoples decision. The website contains some personal opinions as well as facts about abortion and personal freedom.

This article supports banning smoking in public places.  Studies show that there have been positive health and economic impacts where these bans have been implimented.

Federal hiring freeze will not effect VA. The VA may still fill essential positions to care for the well-being of our vets.

Eminent domain is a controversial issue where some think that government is overstepping its bounds and infringing on the right to own property. Many believe that are benefits to eminent domain which help communities grow economically. A darker side of eminent domain is the mass eviction of poor people for redevelopment projects.

This article is about how individual religions see same-sex marriage. It also talks about some of them changing their views on the issue.

This article discusses how, even though the Chinese government made positive steps towards addressing the rights of the disabled, it did little to quell discrimination. The Chinese government ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, but the disabled still greatly face discrimination, especially on the grounds of employment.

This article describes the rights all citizens should have to die peacefully of their own accord. According to this article, a physician-assisted suicide will give people the benefit of dying painlessly and ultimately having jurisdiction over their death.

This personal experience demonstrates the lack of training our court systems have in recognizing mental illness. This mother's son was put in a tough position when officers, who were unaware of her son's Asperger's diagnosis, arrested him.

This article talks about schools needing more classified support staff and how the pay needs to be raised for the work being done. The pay for most of the support staff positions are not over $10 an hour. The turnover rate for these positions is very high,probably because of the low pay.

This article talks about the issues within educational reform, as technology and standardized tests are not fulfilling the scholastic needs of students in the United States. It discusses issues ranging from technological advancements and incorporation in modern schooling to Betsy Devos' position as U.S. Secretary of Education. It ultimately assumes the position of being in favor of familial values within the education system rather than curriculum.

University article on the effects that social media can have on body image and eating disorders. positives being linking some to supportive, body inclusive groups, negatives promoting unattainable body types that may create unhealthy behaviors.

CDC's guide to vaccinations in the workplace, promoting a safe and healthy working environment. Providing tips within a workplace in a community that helps promote positive vaccine outlook to ultimately reduce the spreading of COVID-19.

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.

This article relates to the Fourth Amendment; unreasonable search and seizure. The question is; does GPS and DNA violate our Fourth Amendment if utilized without our knowledge?

This site gives us positive information on the immigration reform. Congressman Bob Goodlatte lets us know his views on the immigration reform.