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Discusses the pros and cons of affirmative action.

Argues that restricting legal immigration would do little to protect the United States from terrorism.

A detailed examination of terrorism in the United States.

Argues against the benefits of Affirmative Action policies.

Discusses the history of the Polish immigration to Chicago.

Examines how the media influences terrorism, especially in the wake of attacks on American interests.

An overview of this Oregon law dealing with legalizing euthanasia.

Examines the highly controversial subject of euthanasia and all of the legal, moral, religious, and personal freedom issues attached to it.

An examination of the concept of civil disobedience and its role in American society.

This paper examines both sides of the argument regarding the death penalty for mentally retarded prisoners, focusing particularly on death penalty cases in Texas.

A discussion of how terrorism undermines democracy.

This paper examines how various interpretations of equality are mirrored in the contentious debate on affirmative action.

This paper examines various theories of conflict resolution as can be applied in the case of the American war on Iraq.

This paper examines the class bias that underscores laws that criminalize abortion.

Criticizes the U.S. government's inhumane treatment of Taliban prisoners in Guantanamo Bay.

A research paper which explains the September 11th terrorist attacks using the media, social and psychological theories.

An exploration the issues of gender differences and their effect on one's opinions regarding the acceptance or rejection of the practice of cloning.

A look at the controversial debate on active euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide.

A discussion of euthanasia and a critique of the article "Sandy Plans to Win her Race Against Life" from an Australian magazine.

A report on the need for improving the pay and status of New York City police and fire officers, following September 11.

The war in Iraq and how it has impacted the city of Basra.

An examination of the cases being presented against the Beltway Sniper who stalked the Washington area in October 2002.

An overview of the security measures in the airline industry since September 11th.

A look at the causes of unemployment and the effects of September 11 2001.

Discusses the ways in which the economic development of a country can contribute to global pollution and environmental damage.

An examination of the relavence of the Fourth Amendment in America's current political climate.

An analysis of different types of euthanasia and a discussion of its morality.

A review of some of the literature regarding human cloning. The paper argues against the use of cloning technologies.

A discussion of the cons of abortion.

A discussion of the death penalty versus life imprisonment.

Discusses the threat of terrorism within America since September 11.

A discussion on the pros and cons of increased military spending in the United States.

A historical review of the topic the "right to die" including cited court cases.

This paper debates whether or not the U.S. military should allow women into all combat units. Includes extensive background information and current statistics/studies.

An in-depth study into the affect that the media has on the phenomenon of adolescent sexual activity.

This paper presents a detailed examination of censorship. The writer explores the reasons that the first amendment should not always be followed and how censorship in some cases may be the best course of action.

An insight into racial profiling, how it is used, what the public reaction has been and the future of its existence.

An overview of this ethnic group and its experiences within American society.

An examination of what procedures could be introduced into the workplace to help deal with emergencies and disasters.

A research paper on the ethical and religious issues associated with sterilization.

An overview of militant Islam and post-industrial warfare.

This paper reviews the article "Voluntary Death: A Comparison of Terminal Dehydration and Physician-Assisted Suicide" by Franklin G. Miller and Diane E. Meier.

An overview of the social views for and against carrying handguns and laws relating to this issue.

A paper which argues in favor of affirmative action and which calls for its reinstatement.

An explanation of the Homeland Security agency, created after the September 11 attacks in the USA.

An opinion paper in which the writer claims that "The Turner Diaries" by William Pierce encouraged terrorist attacks in the United States.

A comparison of the Jewish and Korean immigrant experience.

An opinion paper arguing for commercial pilots to be armed to assist in preventing terrorist attacks.

A short paper on the use of the death penalty as a punishment for criminals in America.

A paper on the ethical issues of abortion, as well as a full explanation of the various methods used to abort pregnancies.

A discussion of whether affirmative action is the only answer to a negative history.

An overview of the history of French-U.S. relations from Renaissance period until modern day.

A look at the cost of homeland security.

A discussion about the use and effect of the fiscal policies instituted by the American government to revive the economy after 9/11.

A look at the various architectural proposals for construction of a memorial site where the World Trade Center once stood.

A look at the history of pornography in the United States.

An examination of the controversy surrounding the drug RU486, invented by French scientist Dr. Etienne-Emile Baulieu in 1980.

Discusses the American judicial side of the abortion debate.

Examines the issue of diversity in the workforce and offers a positive assessment.

A discussion of the pros and cons of an age limit for the death sentence in the United States.

An argumentative paper for the acceptance of homosexual parents in adoption.

A discussion of reverse discrimination with an emphasis on how it hinders the educational process.

A study into the benefits of and objections to stem cell research.

The paper analyzes the topic of capital punishment, focusing specifically on the Washington D.C. sniper case, to argue why the death penalty is a necessary form of punishment for violent crimes, and should not be abolished.

A paper which speaks out against abortion.

This paper evaluates the representativeness of the American political process, as set forth by the Founding Fathers in the Declaration of Independence during the current international situation.

This paper discusses that the supply and demand model for oil and the price elasticity is directly related to the severity and overall nature of the war.

This paper examines the changing nature of abortion law in the United States from the 1960s to 2003.

Examining the advantages and disadvantages of affirmative action.

An insight into the concept of global warming and discussion of whether it really is an issue for concern.

A discussion of the morality of euthanasia.

Explores the issue of capital punishment.

This paper discusses the Koran, the holy book of the Muslims, that sets forth the basic requirements of Muslim life including spiritual, social and legal codes of conduct, especially those sections that justify war.

Discusses affirmative action (AA), equal employment opportunity (EEO)and the hiring process in America.

Discusses the impact the September 11 terrorist attacks on the U.S. had on American political culture.

An examination of America's current foreign policy towards North Korea.

Examines successful vs. unsuccessful terrorism, using the PLO and The Red Brigades of Italy as examples.

Discusses and analyzes this book by Prof. Gilles Kepel.

A study of current immigration trends in the United States and the rules and regulations that guide this policy.

This paper reviews Mary Kaldor's "New and Old Wars" and Fred Abrahams, Gilles Peress, and Eric Stover? A "Village Destroyed", which contend that war has changed and what the world needs now are policemen.

An examination of the impact of terrorism on the criminal justice system.

A discussion of the death penalty, with an emphasis on the debate of why it is not an appropriate punishment.

A study into abortion, including the social and ethical issues associated with the issue.

A discussion of the ethics of abortion, using examples.

The paper discusses the concept of gun control and contends that one's own personal responsibility with firearms is far more important than gun control legislation.

A review of the way in which the media was able to influence public opinion in the recent war against Iraq.

This paper is a persuasive essay about the benefits of the possibility of New York City being selected as the site for the 2012 Summer Olympics.

A discussion of the different types of euthanasia and its legal implications in the U.S..

A look at the Shari'a or introduction of Islamic law into society.

Discussing John Stuart Mill's classic political philosophy called "On Liberty" and how this philosophy would have applied to pornography.

This paper discusses immigration and asylum laws in the E.U.

Examines the issue within the context of two articles by Judith Thomson and Don Marquis.

Looks at the topic from a moral and philosophical point of view, within the context of articles written by Dan W. Brock and Daniel Callahan.

Discusses the experiences of women who immigrated from China and Hong Kong to Canada.

This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of German immigration to the United States prior to 1877.

The paper discusses the issue of abortion from both modern and Vedic (Hindu) viewpoints and argues for its abolition.

A discussion about the terrorist attacks of the World Trade Center and failures of the U.S. Government to combat terrorism.

An evaluation of the ethical issues associated with censoring theater in college and professional settings.

An opinion piece on abortion and a woman's right to choose.

This paper is a research proposal dealing the with way that immigration impacts on women and other minority groups in the domestic labor markets.