Hot Topics papers

An examination of the problem of the continuing spread of HIV/AIDS within communities in Uganda.

A discussion of the significance of the global warming debate and a demand for immediate action to halt global warming.

An analysis of the justification of practicing rendition and torture.

An analysis of Oregon's proposed mandatory health insurance policy.

A scientific review of four studies that analyze different aspects of the death penalty.

An argument in favor of American troops withdrawing from Iraq.

This paper discuses three post World War II wars, which involved the U.S.: Korea, Vietnam and Iraq.

A review of "Of Mice and Men," written by John Steinbeck and the question of whether mentally retarded individuals should receive capital punishment.

A look at the scientific background of global warming and overview of the heated debate it has sparked.

A look at some of the historical and modern conceptions of the issues surrounding abortion.

This paper argues that the correlation between illegal immigration and hospital closures is unproven.

This paper argues that the Bush War on Terror has replaced the Truman Cold War as the organizing construct of U.S foreign policy.

An overview of abortion from a feminist ethics stance through a review of "Abortion through a Feminist Ethics Lens" by Susan Sherwin.

This paper looks at the concept and acts of terrorism and at terrorist organizations.

A review of the arguments in favor of legalizing same-sex marriages in the United States.

Presents argumenta against capital punishment.

A comparison of the arguments of Judith Thomson in "A Defense of Abortion," with those of Don Marquis in "Why Abortion is Immoral".

An overview of the debate on cloning.

A review of the changing nature or privacy in the United States.

An analysis of the ethical issues involved in the manufacturing and selling of small guns.

This paper provides a critique of American foreign policy.

An argument against the legalization of euthanasia in the United States.

This paper compares the U.S. and Canadian policies regarding climate change.

An analysis of the experiences of immigrant to America between 1898 and 1919.

This paper examines the threat the new national security regime poses to Canadians.

An argument suggesting that the only thing that threatens the children of same-sex couples is societal prejudices against their parents, rather than their family situation.

This paper discusses the increased immigrant population in Canada.

An analysis of the progress in tourist safety since September 11, 2001.

A discussion of the debate regarding the legalization of drug use in the United States and its possible economic effects.

A critical analysis of Alan Wolfe's essay "Why Conservatives Can't Govern".

An analysis of the influence of Middle East conflicts on U.S. perceptions of the Muslim 'threat' in 2007.

Presents a memorandum on HB 1215 - Women's Health and Human Life Protection Act - and includes a voting recommendation.

This paper discusses the negative effects of global warming on Peru.

This paper discusses the debate over the use of marijuana and looks at various arguments for its legalization.

An analysis of the long and short-term effects of 9/11 on policy-making in the United States.

This paper explores immigration to America before and after the
collapse of the Soviet Union.

This paper looks at the argument over the legalization of marijuana, with an emphasis in support of legalization and decriminalization.

An analysis of the experiences, as an Asian-American, of the character of Jing-Mei Woo in Amy Tan's novel "The Joy Luck Club".

An argument in favor of Bill C-38, which legalizes same-sex marriage in Canada.

This paper looks at the issue of stem cell research and provides an argument against cloning.

An analysis of the hope that is placed in modern medical technologies.

This paper examines global warming, rising oil prices and transportation policies.

A review of the historical content of Randall McGowen's "Civilizing Punishment:The End of the Public Execution in England."

This paper discusses the issue of immigration and diversity in Canada, while looking at accounts regarding Chinese immigrants in the 19th and 20th century.

A magazine article explaining the risks of global warming, especially rising sea levels.

An argument against the practice of capital punishment in the United States.

An examination of the congressional-executive rivalry in foreign policy in the Bush administration.

A close look at the relationship between Europe and Israel since the 1940s.

A review of abortion policy, taken from a pro-life standpoint.

This paper examines the American government's post 9/11 surveillance of citizens.

This paper discusses global warming, rising oil prices and transportation policies.

A look at the definition of justice and how it has grown and changed, with a focus on changes since the introduction of drug courts and 9/11.

This paper explores how Australian tourism has changed since the 2001 bombing of the 'Twin-Towers' in New York and the 2002 bombing of 'Paddy's Bar' in Bali.

This paper looks at same-sex marriage and homosexual rights in Canada from a legal and social perspective.

This paper discusses the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the U.S., Mexico and Canada and its impact on the U.S. job market.

This paper examines the issue of illegal immigration into America.

A discussion of Peter Skerry's article, "Citizenship Begins at Home: A New Approach to the Civic Integration of Immigrants".

An analysis of the positive and negative impact of immigration on the United States.

This paper argues that euthanasia is wrong for moral and intellectual reasons.

This paper explores the role of private security firms in improving national security.

A review of the issues about euthanasia presented in James Halperin's novel, "The First Immortal: A Novel of the Future".

This paper presents a persuasive argument on behalf of cloning research and its medical and health related benefits.

An explanation of three approaches that the US can take to provide due process to suspected terrorists.

A review of literature in favor of and in opposition to capital punishment.

This paper explores whether state and local authorities in the US are responsible for enforcing federal immigration laws.

A look at the achievements made by the E.U.towards a European refugee policy through a review of Joanne Van Selm's "European Refugee Policy: is There Such a Thing?".

This paper discusses whether the UK's legal response to terrorism is necessary or unduly excessive.

This paper discusses the contention that medical euthanasia should not be tolerated or legitimised for the simple reason that conduct designed to bring about the end of a life is the antithesis of proper medicine.

This paper deals with the controversial issue of stem cell research.

This paper decries the unlawful and inhumane treatment of detainees in Guantanamo Bay.

This paper compares and contrasts gay rights with civil rights.

This paper discuses past and present U.S.A. immigration laws and the attitudes of citizens towards immigrants

This paper examines the current impact of President Lyndon Johnson's "Great Society" policies of 1964.

This paper explores women immigrants and labor choices in the USA and Sweden.

This paper examines the problem of racial profiling in the United States and Canada.

A review of the arguments against the use of capital punishment in the United States.

This paper explores the concepts of physician assisted suicide, euthanasia and voluntary death in the United States.

This paper examines the impact of 9/11 upon military personnel and their families.

This paper explores how the events of September 11 negatively influenced economic conditions in America.

An analysis of the proposed immigration policies of George Bush and the opposition to his plans.

An analysis of possible solutions to the negative effects of pornography on society.

This paper discusses the depletion of the ozone layer and the actions taken to combat this problem.

A look at the controversial issue of capital punishment in the United States.

A comparative analysis of liberal and conservative views on abortion.

A look at the impact of immigration on the suburban landscape, through an abiotic, biotic and cultural analysis of a region of the Greater Toronto area.

This paper discusses the costs of and threats posed by illegal immigrants to the United States.

This paper offers a personal theological view on several controversial issues.

A comparison of United States' public policy on climate change with that of Japan and the European Union.

An analysis of the history and development of affirmative action in the United States.

An examination of the history of animal cloning and the debate against its use.

An argument against the use of the death penalty in the United States.

This paper explores the controversial issue of gun control on college campuses.

This paper looks at both sides of the controversial argument regarding same-sex marriage.

A comparative analysis of the themes of immigration and integration in "Jasmine" by Bharati Mukherjee and "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros.

An analysis of the pro-life and pro-choice arguments for and against abortion.

This paper reviews the history and theories behind the restriction of gun sales to minorities and poor people.

This paper explores the issue of global warming and the world's response to these problems.

This paper applies the theory of non-realism, which is an emerging international relations theory, to the Iraq Wars.

A review of the debate over embryonic stem cell research, with emphasis on its positive aspects.