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This website explains the dangers of texting while driving. It also gives statistics and suggestions to overcome this issue.

This website explains the dangers of texting while driving. It also gives statistics and suggestions to overcome this issue.

Article on how DPS is going to start going after texting and driving and the consequences for it. It gives information on the safety risks of texting and driving.

This article introduces the concerns of what driving and texting causes. The article however does include the benefits of what driving without texting can cause.

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.

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.

This text covers how academic publishers sell highly expensive books without risking the chance of a weaker demand because these textbooks are mandatory. New additions are being released constantly to prevent students from buying used and cheaper books.

College courses require a text book and the suppliers have a hay day with it. They mark up the books because students have no choice but to buy them. It is a never ending income for them because they can update the info so often.

It is so bad, when the book is probably made for a few bucks and then turned around a marked up to 150 dollars. Good find.

Talks about ban on texting and driving laws. Discusses whether personal freedom or public safety is most important.

This article gives an overview of the person rights with mental illness. Also shows a full-text transcript of the MI.

This site has several documents about refugee protection plus the text of the Protocol. Also, we can find conferences of Plenipotentiaries on the status of Refugees and stateless persons.

Children who are in the foster care system face more hardships than children who are not. Some of the hardships foster kids face are lack of stability, abuse (both physical and mental), neglect, etc. When placed in foster homes, most of the time kids will face some sort of hardship, unless they are lucky.

Extreme poverty was at the highest in the year 2020. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic millions of people lost their jobs and other things which led them to be poor.

The numbers here are staggering. It's heartbreaking how many people are suffering because of the pandemic.

It's crazy to see the amount of people who have been affected by this deadly virus and the situation it has caused. It should provoke the leaders of each nation to act and control the virus.

This article talks about the effects of deforestation both on the environment and indigenous people.

Obesity and unhealthy habits are a huge social issue in the world today, especially in The United States. Obesity is one of the highest causes of deaths in that U.S right along side tobacco use. A time passes on even more GMO and artificial food with be introduced into the world only making it worse.

This sort of problem is only made worse when unhealthy foods are more accessible to the poor than the healthy alternatives. This is done simply because it is more profitable to make things like fast food easier to repeatedly buy.

One of the major social issues in our world, and especially in The United States, is accessible and affordable healthcare. Americans are not able to afford healthcare, and those that manage to pay for it state that more things need to be included.

I think that is an important and relevant topic in America many of its own citizens can't afford basic care and health needs. It is something that we need to look more diligently on. America can not progress when its citizens are suffering. Great Article!

It's sad that people can't afford healthcare it should be more accessible to everyone. If everyone could afford healthcare then we wouldn't have so many deaths.

The article examines dangers of cell phone use while driving, laws passed to restrict usage, and whether it is a state or local issue.

This article is about the Dream Act and that its not a law quite yet.

Abortions are generally accepted in Taiwan, where the procedure became legal in 1985. Women have had abortions for as long as they have had children. In fact, the oldest known medical text containing abortion techniques appeared in China over 4,700 years ago.

America is the land where all your hopes and dreams can come true. Anyone with a drive to learn more should have an equal and fair opportunity to attend college. We could only fantasize about free college education. Student debt is expected to rise from $35,000 to $45,000 in the next generation and will only continue to go up. A college degree is worth so much more than a college degree. A good education is valuable. Although the price may be high, you will be rewarded by help for the future. Joseph, M. (2013) It's too expensive to go to college anymore. Available at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marc-joseph/its-too-expensive-to-go-t_b_3935231.html (Accessed: 12 September 2016). In-text citations: (Joseph, 2013)

Colleges are taking advantage of the fact that more and more students are wanting to attend and get a degree. So many people are willing to pay full price, that soaring prices are the least of their worries. The broadened list of programs, amenities, and higher staff salaries are allowed by this demand and ,therefore, greatly accepted by schools. Clark, K. (2016) An overview of the basic reasons behind the rising cost of college tuition. Available at: https://www.thebalance.com/rising-cost-college-education-795383 (Accessed: 12 September 2016). In-text citations: (Clark, 2016)