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Examines the political and economic reasons for immigration from Lebanon to Western countries.

A comprehensive analysis of why and how the United States fought the first Persian Gulf War.

This paper discusses that cloning is a reality and has become a serious subject of vigorous debate around the globe.

This paper applies the message of Joseph Heller's "Catch-22" to contemporary life.

This paper discusses the pros and cons of euthanasia, the most debated topic in medical circles, which carries very sensitive ethical and moral implications.

Discusses controversial advertising and also questions the need for censorship.

The case of the Loch Ness Monster.

Presents an argument against the scientific method of cloning.

Presents arguments in favor of euthanasia.

A discussion on whether the Bermuda Triangle can be considered a 'triangle of death' or a gateway to new life.

An in-depth review of the controversial topic of sex education in America's schools.

A look at the disturbing trend of pro-anorexia websites.

An examination of the American government's stand on cloning.

An exploration of the reasons behind terrorist attacks and the logic of modern terrorists.

A look at the history of the relationship between the Middle East and the Western World.

A broad, balanced and critical look at human rights in modern China.

This paper is an essay arguing for the need to support human rights in the U.S.

This paper discusses affirmative action, especially the two Supreme Court cases of Grutter vs. Bollinger and Gratz vs. Bollinger.

A look at both sides of the controversial issue of gay marriages.

An analysis of capital punishment as socially unjust.

A look at how best to reduce the rate of teen pregnancy.

Presents arguments against the death penalty.

This paper discusses the Halliburton Oil Company and its involvement in Iraq.

This paper argues that the death penalty makes America appear less democratic and less civilized than it claims to be.

Examines the historical background, as well as the ethical and moral dilemmas, of the death sentence, especially those faced by the health care sector.

An analysis of terrorism and the possible effects of the chemical, biological, radioactive, and nuclear (CBRN) weapons used by terrorists.

Questions whether the Supreme Court acted irresponsibly in its landmark decision to make abortion protected by the Constitution.

A comprehensive examination of the historic, theological, and scientific views of life after death.

An analysis of global issues and inequality.

Presents arguments in favor of the right to abortion.

A critical book review of Thomas Barnett's "The Pentagon's New Map".

A response paper to an art installation in Central Park, which conveys the reality of the Iraq war.

Examines the issues surrounding euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide.

Compares therapeutic cloning to reproductive cloning for the use in in-vitro fertilization.

This paper discusses the Supreme Court case, "Planned Parenthood v. Casey" (1992), which upheld the rights of women to have an abortion as guaranteed by "Roe vs. Wade".

This paper discusses an article about stem cell research entitled, "The Stem Cell Challenge," by Nadia Rosenthal and Robert Lanza, June 2004.

Argues against the legalization of marijuana.

This paper discusses stem cell research, one of the most truly revolutionary medical science developments.

A look at the evidence to support the claim that culture is a cause of conflict in international relations.

An analysis of immigrant oppression, with a focus on the internment of Americans of Japanese ancestry.

An analysis of the controversial topic of embryonic stem cell research.

A review of Anne Fadiman's "The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down," regarding immigration problems.

An analysis of the Patriot Act, which was passed in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and gives sweeping powers of search and surveillance to the law enforcing agencies.

An analysis of the need for the death penalty.

Presents arguments in favor of the legalization of prostitution.

Discusses the efforts made to improve aviation security since the 9/11 attacks and which areas still need improvement.

An analysis of the impact of global warming on human health conditions.

A comprehensive analysis of abortion in the United States, France, and China today.

A discussion of the ethical and moral issues regarding stem cell research.

An analysis of globalization and strategic planning according to Thomas Friedman's "The Lexus and the Olive Tree".

An analysis of the U.S. Patriot Act, which was implemented after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

An examination of the life and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the American consciousness.

A review of several polls regarding the United States of America's presidential approval ratings and how those rating are affected by specific media stories.

An analysis of what the United States Army can do to improve on enforcing hearing protection standards to reduce hearing loss among soldiers.

An analysis of stem cell research, with a focus on issues of funding.

A look at the controversial issue of birth control and family planning within the Christian community.

This paper discusses affirmative action, an issue that tends to divide people politically and to form two entrenched sides.

A comparison of two women's organizations in America that deal with family planning and birth advice.

A look at the on-going problem of sexual harassment in the workplace.

An in-depth, historical survey of the troubles in Syrian-Turkish relations.

A comprehensive review and analysis of the U.S.A. Patriot Act, offshore banking, and money laundering today.

An analysis of how, during times of war, the United States government has been guilty of constitutional non-compliance.

An analysis of effective methods for improving retention rates for senior non-commissioned officers in the United States Army today.

An examination of the controversial issue of gun control. The writer takes an anti-gun control stance.

A look at how U.S. immigration policy affects Texas.

An examination of the ethical considerations behind euthanasia.

A look at how consolidation in the broadcast industry is harming free speech.

A comprehensive analysis of the evidence against Timothy McVeigh and the implications of the event for the American people.

An analysis of the controversial topic of human cloning.

A position paper that argues that an individual's sexual orientation should not affect his or her right to a legal marriage.

Examines the September 11th terrorist attacks and later events through analyzing international relations on four different levels.

An analysis of the major trends in terrorism today.

This paper discusses the censorship of William Golding's "Lord of the Flies".

This paper reviews the debate around same-sex marriage.

An overview of the evolution versus creation debate.

A look at the pros and cons of legalized gambling in the United States.

An analysis of terrorism in Russia and the United States and each country's approach to fighting terrorism.

An analysis of pollution and its effect on global warming.

Examines the history of immigration to the city of Los Angeles from Mexico.

A discussion of the current challenges of international law and the principle of humanitarian intervention.

Argues that the 2001 Patriot Act goes against the American Constitution.

An analysis of the constitutional justification of capital punishment.

An analysis of terrorism, focusing on the Japanese group, Aum Shinrikyo.

An analysis of whether gay couples should be allowed to adopt children.

Argues that attacks on Pearl Harbor and the World Trade Center had similar historical events surrounding each attack and that Franklin Delano Roosevelt and George W. Bush used similar policies to combat further attacks and unite the nation.

An analysis of Bernard Lewis's book on Islamic radicalism.

This paper discusses that the death penalty debate within the Catholic Church is far from resolved.

Argues that cloning is inevitable and that the impetus of scientific manipulation and creative thought will eventually outweigh any arguments to the contrary.

An overview of the Jamaat e-Islami terrorist organization.

A discussion about whether pornography should be censored.

An analysis of the possible benefits of torture as a measure to ensure national security.

This paper discusses the documentary film, "Carved in Silence", directed by Felicia Lowe, about the Chinese Exclusion Act and the subsequent incarceration of the Chinese immigrants on Angel Island in San Francisco Bay.

A paper on how the lack of privacy in the workplace encourages contempt.

An examination of the issue of cloning,as presented in Lee Silver's "The Virtual Child".

An analysis of the impact of violence in Web-based and computer games on adolescents.

A discussion of whether "Bless Me Ultima" by Rudolfo A. Anaya should be banned.

An analysis of the justification of the war in Iraq.

A look at the developing technology in stem cell research and how that research affects the United States' social, political, and religious belief structures.

An analysis of the ethical issues involved in gender selection.

An overview of firefighters concerns over the design and construction of high-rise buildings.