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Presenting arguments for and against abortion - citing medical, moral and religious reasons.

A discussion of the issues of immigration and the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS).

This paper describes the current debate over euthanasia.

An extensive historical overview of the compulsory sterilization laws, their effect on modern policy and their impact on women's rights in the United States.

Examining arguments for and against Euthanasia and introducing a new perspective by Father Ned Cassem.

Examining issues governing the discussion of whether to institute the Euro currency in Great Britain.

The moral and legal questions of Stem Cell Research.

This paper examines the relationship between child abuse and porography.

This paper is a structured argumentative essay which debates that global warming is a natural process and that the greenhouse effect argument is unsupported.

This paper compares the conservative and liberal viewpoints on censorship.

An analysis of Ani Difranco's poem "Self Evident", which reflects the September 11th terrorist attacks.

A review of the article "The Apology" by Laura Blumenfeld about terrorism in the Middles East.

An analysis of three novels from various stages in American history which reflect the immigration and demographic movement of the times.

The paper looks at the reasons behind the September 11 terror attacks from the Muslim's point of view.

This paper presents a detailed examination of United States immigration.

This paper debates the ethics surrounding the human cloning debate.

A discussion of affirmative action and how to implement it practically in the work force.

An argumentative paper about the double standards of President Bush's stance against Iraq and his war on terror.

A discussion of how Plato's Socrates builds his main arguments for censorship with children and the young in mind.

A discussion of the implications of same-sex marriages.

Examining trends of Jewish immigration to the United States from 1650's to modern times. Focusing on the move to the Lower East Side of New York City.

An argumentative essay for the need to strengthen, not weaken, current gun control laws.

A look at both sides of the gun control issue in the United States and an argument against gun control.

This paper discusses whether research on human cloning should be allowed to continue.

A comprehensive look at the controversial topic of the death penalty and this form of punishment is performed in various states in America.

A study of the viability of capital punishment in the United States.

An essay that argues against the recent Supreme Court decision on the execution of the mentally retarded.

A study of the death penalty for mentally retarded criminals.

A paper which analyzes the report "The Killer at Thurston High" put out by FRONTLINE and PBS after student, Kip Kinkel, went on a shooting spree in 1998.

A study of the local fire department's role in responding to terrorist attacks.

A study of the political and military conflict between the United States and Iraq that spans over a decade.

A discussion of post- traumatic stress as a psychological effect of the 9/11 bombings on American children.

A history of the death penalty and how juveniles are a part of it.

The paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the topic of the death penalty in the United States.

An essay on the author's family's immigration to the United States.

This paper discusses London immigration from the 17th Century to the formation of the European Union.

This paper discusses the New York's real estate market,
an economic commodity, influenced by the September 11 2001 terrorist attacks, the downturn in the financial market and the crash in the technology industry.

This paper discusses the problems associated with immigrant education and possible solutions.

This paper debates why the United States and most of the world in the wake of the 9/11 attacks and their aftermath should invade Iraq to remove the brutal regime of Saddam Hussain.

This paper explores the moral and ethical issue of several permanent methods of birth control, the challenges of the feminist perspective and human dignity within the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Canada's position on Gay & Lesbian Rights as an example of multiculturalism policy.

An argument against regulation of the Internet by the U.S. government.

An analysis of the effect of consumer privacy on businesses.

A paper which argues in favor of stem cell research.

This paper argues for a national moratorium on the death penalty in the U.S.A.

A discussion of the Immigration & Naturalization Service's role in failing the U.S. on September 11 (9-11) and how the attacks might have been prevented.

A paper which argues that the potential benefits of stem cell research far outweigh the moral costs.

A paper which traces the immigration movement of the Albanian minorities from Kosovo.

A discussion of the death penalty through analysis of the case of John Dowler.

This paper discusses the issue of sentencing mentally handicapped criminals with the death penalty.

This paper discusses the topic of capital punishment, focusing on the Washington D.C. Sniper case.

A discussion of the challenges to travel security in light of terrorist attacks.

A paper which takes a look at the ethical questions surrounding the cloning of animals and human beings.

A discussion of the effectiveness of Operation Ernest Will in assuring continuous access to Persian Gulf oil during the Iran-Iraq War.

Examines the violence by pro-lifers against pro-choicers, laws, morality, free speech issues, politics and the role of the medical profession.

Discusses causes, greenhouse effect, debate over evidence, burning of fossil fuels, impact on plant and human life and predictions.

Compares fictional and historical works on early 20th Century Chicago, its immigrants and the meatpacking industry.

Examines its development since 1965, pros and cons, constitutionality, politics, minority status, Clinton policy, race-neutral solutions and the future.

Examines 22 U.N. resolutions aimed at Iraq for its invasion of Kuwait. Discusses the background to Iraq's role in the region, provisions, effects and aftermath.

A legal, social and ethical analysis of gay parenting, adoption and same-sex marriage.

Discusses its history and development in U.S. in the mid-1930s, late 1950s through 1960s and since the 1960s. Examines concepts, legal cases, legislation, need for and counter-arguments.

Discusses the legal background, Supreme Court decision affirming the abortion right and dissenting views.

Analyzes the effectiveness of American statecraft, military tactics and strategy in the war with Iraq.

Argues that the immigration policy should be based on pragmatic, economic grounds and concludes that immigrants are good for the economy.

Examines the causes, course and effects of the 1980-1988 war. Discusses historical roots, leadership, religion, military strategy, weapons, global factors and the outcome.

Examines the novel's portrayal of labor unions, Progressive reform and social relations in the context of capitalist exploitation of immigrant workers.

Reviews this work on early 20th Century Mexican-American culture, immigration, employment and education.

Examines the causes of the greenhouse effect and its impact on climatic turbulence, including hurricanes. Includes an outline.

An in depth examination of the 1995 bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. Analyzes the evidence and expert claims concerning both the One Bomb Theory and the Multiple Bomb Theory.

Discussion of the practice of government mandated affirmative action. Includes advocacy of a libertarian, free market approach as an alternative.

With an emphasis on the Latimer case, the paper examines the issue of the potential right to die and assisted suicide.

Reviews psychological, ethical and religious, economic, and political aspects of the abortion controversy.

Examines critical opinions on the efficacy of affirmative action.

Argues against capital punishment on the grounds of economic cost and inefficiency.

Examines the pros and cons, purpose, effectiveness, problems, Democratic vs. Republican views, reverse discrimination and impact on minorities.

This paper discusses issues for managing pluralistic immigrant population in a sociocultural context from a nursing perspective: Autonomy, group dynamics, women's roles and self-concepts.

This paper discusses affirmative action: Social significance, as election issue, public views, purpose, effectiveness, racial and reverse discrimination in work and education.

This paper analyzes ethical, public policy and political issues surrounding California Proposition 187's (a measure that denies illegal immigrants access to public education and to all health services save emergency care) passage and its possible effects

This paper argues against the sales of assault rifles: Legal ban, opponents, dangers, politics and the NRA.

This paper is a critical review of Michael Field "Inside The Arab World", which attempts to explain the contemporary Arab world: Relations with Israel, culture, religion and politics.

This paper argues that affirmative action is needed to achieve workplace opportunity and diversity: Benefits and drawbacks, case studies, discrimination and utilitarian rule theory.

This paper discusses the Ameican and international concerns and efforts to stem the spread of nuclear weapons in Third World: Background, examples and monitoring.

This paper reviews James Turner Johnson and George Weigel's "Just War and Gulf War" justifying the Gulf War against Iraq on moral and practical grounds.

This paper discusses the Hmong Culture in native Laos and as immigrants to the U.S. after Vietnam War: Population, life-style, independence, dress, family & village life, agriculture, religion, language and sudden death in U.S.

This paper discusses the ramifications of smoking cigarettes in public places: Dangers of secondhand smoke, history, health effects, deaths, counter-arguments, tobacco industry views, lawsuits, regulation and legal ban.

This paper reviews Mary Shelley's novel, "Frankenstein", in the light of contemporary norms of medical ethics and genetic engineering.

This paper is a critical review of Robert A. Slayton's (1986) "Back of the Yards" about Slavic immigrants' lives, work and political involvement in Chicago meat-packing district from 1900-1970.

This paper discusses same-sex marriages: Social, legal, symbolic and religious pros and cons in the U.S. and Canada.

The paper discusses the role of the land between Egypt and Israel, the Gaza Strip, in the Middle East peace process: Politics, oposing views, leadership and military aspects.

This paper examines the issues concerning government security: Need for, effects on democratic society, classified documents, national security, Cold War, technology, privacy, information access, presidential abuses and encryption.

This paper discusses the evolution of mutual dependence between oil exporters OPEC and the industrialized nations: Oil crisis, politics, supply and demand and future.

This paper discusses the immigration policy of the United States prior to and during the Second World War with regard to Jewish persons living in Europe: Background, anti-Semitism in U.S., economic fears, attitudes of Roosevelt administration and refusa

This paper discusses capital investment decision making methods as a means to minimizerisk under uncertain economic conditions: Budgeting, return analysis, cost, goals, Efficient Frontier and timing.

This paper discusses abortion: Demographics, medical issues, dangers, procedures, ethics, fetal tissue research, social issues, Roe v. Wade and pros and cons.

This paper discusses immigration and welfare in Sweden as compared to other Nordic nations: Public and govt. views, costs and history in the 20th Century.

This paper argues that euthanasia should be legalized for passive and active good death for terminally ill on moral, legal, medical, familial and economic grounds.

A look at the advantages and disadvantages including prejudice, language problems, immigration issues, productivity and unions.

An examination of costs to the nation, state and local governments focusing on the Californian and L.A. immigration policy and proposed alternatives.

A look at the moral, practical, historical and religious argument for right to dignified suicide compared to euthanasia.