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President Obama has recently made a statement regarding proposed reforms to the government surveillance programs U.S. citizens recently became aware of. Among the things proposed are reforms to section 215 of The Patriot Act which grants a lot of power to override the constitution to the executive branch. The author contends that these proposed reforms could go either way and that is why they are "vague".

article on why prison reform will improve the overall effectiveness of imprisonment. plus, the adverse effeteness imprisonment has on more than than just the prisoner.

There is a long list of issues our nation has with prison. It's unsanitary, the food doesn't support a healthy diet. The lack of safety is a huge concern. This website explains many issues with American prison and list possibilities to change it.

The detrimental impact of imprisonment, not only on individuals but on families and communities also need to be taken into account. Central to the arguments to promote prison reforms is a human rights argument.

The Innocence Project exonerates the wrongly convicted through DNA testing and reforms the criminal justice system to prevent future injustices. This site has a lot of information on cases they are working on. This site also has suggestions on how they are trying to reform the system to make it more efficient and just.

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.

Covering recent criticism and pressure on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, this paper lists pros and cons of removing or reforming the section and possible risks that entail. Particularly this section of the act covers liability and legality that affect sites that host content, such as Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.

Covering recent criticism and pressure on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, this paper lists pros and cons of removing or reforming the section and possible risks that entail. Particularly this section of the act covers liability and legality that affect sites that host content, such as Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.

According to a recent study by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals found that if Congress passes the comprehensive immigration reform bill, the U.S. economy and housing market could receive a major boost. Also, the group estimates that the reform bill will allow about 3 million buyers out of the 11 million illegal immigrants living in the country. According to the national median sales price, the 3 million buyers could afford to purchase a home worth $173,600.

An immigration reform plan is in the making with the U.S. Senate. The article tells about what the plan might be and what it may help immigrants with.

At the "Race, Social Justice,and School Reform" event, it aimed to promote reasoned, civil discussion of education reform's controversial questions.

Information on the immigration reform. A little bit of the insight on the opposing sides. Protecting U.S. citizens and how it will impact our nation.

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

Mandatory minimum sentences are the product of good intentions, but good intentions do not always make good policy; good results are also necessary. Recognizing this fact, there are public officials on both sides of the aisle who support amending some components of federal mandatory minimum sentencing laws.

What some see as a surprise attack on states' rights, others know as a carefully thought out education reform. What seems like straight-forward educational reform has sparked plenty of controversy. For some, the Common Core State Standards seemed to come from nowhere, and appeared to be a sneaky attack on states' rights to control local education.

Discusses New York governor signing bills to initiate steps to giving women fair rights in the workplace. Some of the bills include laws put into place such as pay equality and sexual harassment in the workplace.

This paper covers the range of current censorship, the difficulty of leaving existing networks, and interoperability. The article also covers proposed laws, and potential reforms to existing legislation that may help alleviate some of the issues with large social media networks.

This paper covers the range of current censorship, the difficulty of leaving existing networks, and interoperability. The article also covers proposed laws, and potential reforms to existing legislation that may help alleviate some of the issues with large social media networks.

Gun violence had declined from 39% up to 69% since 1993. For those who would reform the nation's gun laws will make it more difficult to make those laws stricter.

Article talks about how Democrats agree this should happen. How they know they would have been at a lost if it wasn't for the ltino votes.

This website suggest reasons the people are wrongfully convicted of crimes. The site also has a list of cases of people they are researching the case files to prove their innocence. This site also has suggestions on reform for our justice system.

Welfare is a large discussion in the modern American climate. Many people lack a complete understanding of when and why welfare started. This clears up many misconceptions, allowing us to redirect discussion towards reform.

A clear look into what it takes to be considered a refugee, and educating on what it takes to apply for refugee status. Opens a platform of discussion into refugee reform.

I know we should be helping each other out but accepting a lot of refugees all at a time will cause a lot of potential problems. Not that I do not think humanity plays a big role in this but social and educational issues are what we should be also considering. Can we promise to afford them their living standard? Can we provide each of them with a decent job while the people in the country itself are still unemployed?

I think that is a great question. Studies show that children or youth refugees are woefully unsuccessful unless their parents are gainfully employed, educated, and many other incredulous factors. Allowing refugees into the country is a completely separate topic than building an entire social infrastructure funded by American taxpayer funds. In order for these refugees to be successful the government is spending millions of dollars per family, and tens of millions per family unit after five years of residence. I am of the opinion we need a complete overhaul of the existing system. I can simply not encourage immigrants to come to my homeland when my kinsmen are dying at astonishing rates at the hands of mental disorders, suicide, poverty, and a host of other contributors. We could be investing those funds into saving Americans, not providing for foreigners.