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A look at the highly contentious issue of abortion from a medical perspective, a philosophical perspective and a theological perspective.

A position paper arguing against gun control laws.

Explores the controversial topic of racial profiling and, specifically, how the Toronto Police Department engages in this practice.

A position paper arguing that violent video games promote violent behavior amongst its audience.

A discussion of the growing social, political and economic threat that illegal immigration poses to the United States and how ineptly the US criminal justice system is managing the problem.

An examination of the history of the death penalty in the United States.

This paper compares the political editorials of Brent Scowcroft and James A. Baker, ex-foreign policy advisors.

This paper presents a profile of The Revolutionary People's Liberation Party, a terrorist organization.

This paper explores Canada's immigration policies and the book "Reluctant Host" by David B. Avery.

This paper looks at the The Patriot Act and the support and opposition to it.

This paper examines immigration and the responsibility employers have in correcting or worsening the problem.

This paper explores Kant, Bentham and Hare's ideas about moral conflicts.

This paper explores the controversial issue of cloning and its potential to impact human rights.

This paper looks at the verdict of Zacarias Moussaoui and why the death penalty was really not an option.

This paper explores terrorism in France and why it is a terrorist target.

This paper discusses the debate about illegal immigrants in the United States.

This paper examines the ideals of cosmopolitanism and tolerance in society today.

This paper explores the benefits immigrants provide to America.

A critical analysis of 'The Secret History of the Iraq War' by Yossef Bodansky.

A discussion regarding the gap between original immigrants and the third generation.

A historical and political analysis of the war in Iraq.

A discussion regarding communications breakdown between first generation immigrants and later immigrant generations.

A discussion regarding the struggles facing single parents in the USA.

An analysis of the article "Airline pilots should be armed" by John Lott.

A contentious argument regarding birth control.

An analysis of Sacco and Vanzetti in relation to ethnic racism in the USA.

A discussion regarding the use of DNA as evidence in a criminal trial, as an accurate method of establishing guilt or innocence.

Aa assessment of the Stenberg v. Carhart Case relating to abortion.

A discussion regarding the issue of immigrants and the US military.

This study examines the similarities of United States policy in regards to the war in Iraq and the Vietnam war.

This paper looks at media and communication and discusses effects on sociology.

This paper discusses how military intelligence played a role in Iraq and what this means for America.

This paper examines both sides of the argument regarding the death penalty.

This paper provides an analysis of Sawhill's policies on the prevention of teen pregnancy.

This paper discusses the law and public policy regarding euthanasia in Canada and looks at how both can be improved.

This paper discusses the presence of Canadian military troops in Afghanistan.

This paper discusses the invention of oral contraceptive pills.

This paper discusses the issue of illegal immigration and looks at its economic affect on health care.

A persuasive essay arguing the pros of immigration.

An analysis of the religious and medical ethical issues concerning human cloning.

An argument in favor of gun control.

An argument against drug testing of employees except for the most narrow of circumstances.

A moral argument in favor of the use of capital punishment.

A look at the growing practice of drug testing in the workplace and the legal issue raised by this practice concerning the individual's right to privacy.

A look at both sides of the debate over gay marriage.

An argument for decriminalizing marijuana in the American justice system.

A discussion of the points made in Richard Rodgriquez'a essay, "Aria", and the writing techniques he used to make those points.

A discussion of the profound impact that the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 had on the American public.

An analysis of the benefits to be accrued in Canada by hiring more immigrant workers.

An overview of stem cell research and a look at some of the ethical considerations involved in such research.

This paper compares, contrasts, and analyzes Edward Said's "Orientalism" and Tram Nguyen's "We Are All Suspects Now: Untold Stories from Immigrant Communities After 9/11".

A critical review of Tram Nguyen's "We Are All Suspects Now: Untold Stories from Immigrant Communities After 9/11".

Discusses the conclusions reached, by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, about the changes that have taken place in physical and biological systems as a result of the shifting global climate.

An overview of the nature of stem cells, stem cell research, and the controversy surrounding the use of stem cells from human embryos.

A look at arguments against the use of torture, even in extreme circumstances.

Presents the argument that no moral justification can be found for workplace drug testing.

A media study examining the basis of media convergence in relation to how the current War in Iraq is being covered by American news agencies.

A review of the impact that California's Proposition 71 has had on transplant nurses.

A review of Rahul Mahajan's book, 'The New Crusade'.

An evaluation of the Vietnam War in 'Born on the Fourth of July' by Ron Kovic.

A discussion regarding the exploitation of the internet by terrorists and terrorist organizations.

A discussion regarding the effect of globalization on human capital.

A reflection on emigration and immigration since the 1997 hand over of Hong Kong to the PRC.

A discussion regarding America's role in the war on Iraq.

A discussion on the changes in money laundering policies from 1990 to 2003, with an emphasis upon the impact of terrorism.

A discussion regarding the controversial issue of same sex marriage in the USA.

An essay looking at media representation of the War on Terror.

A study on democracy in Iraq, looking at how much progress the country has made towards establishing democracy, the quality of its democracy and how well its institutions are functioning.

Using actual conversations with immigrants to Canada, this paper examines when immigrants to Canada feel they have become Canadian.

Compares and contrasts the immigrant experiences portrayed in Nino Ricci's "Lives of the Saints' and Mordecai Richler's "Son of a Smaller Hero".

A discussion of the conflict between the U.S. Patriot Act and the National Association of Social Workers' code of ethics.

Discusses the ethical implications, health risk and impact on the environment of genetically modified foods.

A look at the challenges facing immigrants trying to enter the Canadian workforce.

An analysis of the factors contributing to the current clash of civilizations between the West and Islam.

A look at the impact of illegal immigration upon America's schools and prison system and what America can do about it.

A look at the effect that global climate changes are having on bird migration patterns.

A discussion of the ongoing nature vs. nurture question.

A historical look at climatic changes in parts of the U.S. and its effects on human culture.

A look at pornography and the opinions surrounding this controversial issue.

A discussion regarding the for and against arguments surrounding the issue of the death penalty.

A discussion regarding the philosophy of Desmond Tutu and Gandhi in the war against terrorism.

A discussion regarding the justification of war and the issue of human rights versus human nature.

A discussion regarding the controversial issue of same-sex marriage.

A discussion regarding Bill Clinton and Mohandas Gandhi's perspectives on the invasion of Iraq.

An analysis of the middle eastern terror organization, the Palestine Liberation Front.

A discussion on the convergence and contradictions of racism and economics in understanding Canadian immigration policy and settlement.

A discussion of the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant accident.

Considers the controversial highly controversial topic concerning differences in educational attainment among racial groups.

A look at both of the highly controversial and emotionally charged debate about assisted suicide.

A position paper arguing against the use of the death penalty.

An analysis of the essay "Whose Body is it Anyway?" by Atul Gawande, about doctors that have to make end-of-life decisions for their patients.

A look at how the sociological theories of modernization and dependency can be applied to the problem of world hunger.

A paper discussing the controversial case of Terri Schiavo and the end-of-life issues associated with the case.

Presents arguments against the use of the death penalty.

A bioethical discussion on the research and use of embryonic stem cells.

A review of a formal report on emergency evacuation procedures for a high-rise building in the event of a terrorist attack.

A case study of sexual harassment in the work place and how it relates to the larger context of laws designed to discourage discrimination.

This paper examines Canadian immigrant and refugee women and the problem of domestic violence.

This paper discusses whether euthanasia or assisted suicide should be legalized in Canada.