Hot Topics papers

A brief discussion on the reasons behind Tony Blair's decision to enter the war against Iraq.

This paper explores whether there are biases in the application of the death penalty in the United States.

This paper discusses the documentary film "An Inconvenient Truth," presented by Al Gore.

A critique of Peter Singer's views on euthanasia.

This paper discusses the statement "In my opinion, it is too easy for people to blame their failures on things like racism."

A critique of Judith Jarvis Thomson's article "A Defense of Abortion".

An analysis of why the American public will not support a draft for the War in Iraq.

This paper discusses why gun control is needed in America.

A critical review of Ira Katznelson's, "When Affirmative Action was White".

This paper looks at the history of the U.S. war on drugs, with specific attention devoted to the use of herbicides as an instrument to overcome Colombia's illicit drug trade.

This paper looks at the issue of higher education for immigrants living in the United States and the related cultural aspects.

This paper discusses the impact and causes of global warming, concentrating on the greenhouse effect.

This paper discusses the connection between low self-esteem and the use of drugs, in particular marijuana.

This paper discusses whether psychoactive drug use is synonymous with dependence.

An outline of how humanity can survive global warming.

This paper discusses potential changes to United States Department of Education Title IX policies, which will permit same-sex classes.

A strong argument that the ban on marijuana is illogical, hence marijuana should be legalized.

This paper addresses the debate surrounding immigration reform in the US and argues that migrant laborers are a necessary component of the U.S. economy.

This paper explores immigrants and their potential social connections to the mafia within the United States.

This paper argues that the wire-tapping program of the United States government is necessary in today's world.

This paper critically examines the information systems of the United States with regards to the struggle against terrorism.

An analysis of Chelyen Davis' article entitled, "State Looks at Dealing with Immigration".

A look at the work of The Homeland Security Department.

A review of the arguments for and against taking steps against greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide as two leading causes of global warming.

A review of the arguments presented in Judith Jarvis Thomson's article, "A Defense of Abortion."

This paper argues against the myth that gay adoptions are dangerous to children.

This paper examines the methodology of a study on immigrants' relationship with organized crime.

An overview and analysis of the cloning debate.

An analysis of violent crimes and their relationship to the availability of handguns in a society, based on the arguments of Joyce Lee Malcolm's "Guns and Violence: The English Experience."

An analysis of the current issues that involve both religion and medical science in relation to developments in human cloning.

An analysis of the uses of stem cells in the treatment of disease and the pressure that has been placed on legislators regarding stem cell research.

A discussion of the global warming debate between science and politics.

This paper explores Kant's theory of deontology and his views on the death penalty.

This paper examines the impact of race and ethnicity on social
and political life in the United States.

A look at some of the training required to undertake peace and humanitarian operations.

This paper analyzes the ethical and legal right to die, as discussed in "Unplugged: Reclaiming Our Right to Die in America" by William Colby.

This paper contends that the Bush Administration misled Congress and the American people in order to launch a preemptive war against Iraq.

This paper considers how the implementation of the Patriot Act has altered the scope of private security within the United States and abroad.

An analysis of the effects of radiological dispersion device (RDD) explosions and the danger that they pose to the United States.

An explanation of the theories regarding the positive and negative aspects of immigration to Los Angeles.

An analysis of the relationship between the Arab/Israeli conflict in the Middle East and terrorism in America.

This paper looks at definitions of terrorism and their effects on terrorism policies.

An analysis of the capital punishment laws in South Carolina compared to other states and a discussion over their future.

This paper discusses human rights versus the right to cultural self-determination and group rights.

This paper presents an argument in support of gay marriage.

A case assessment of family risk and protection among the Latino immigrant population in the United States, which aims to help social workers in the treatment of this population.

This paper discusses the risks vs. the benefits of genetically modified foods.

This paper discusses the problem of social isolation among Canadian senior immigrants.

A discussion of the future of the Republic of Iraq.

This paper looks at the global energy crisis and discusses the benefits of alternative energy.

This paper looks at the war on terror and discusses censorship in the United States in this regard.

An examination of the complexities of global warming.

An examination of affirmative action in education and in the workplace.

A discussion of how the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives keeps the public safe.

This paper argues that the United States' assumed leadership position of the West does not lead the world towards political and economic unity.

This paper discusses the efficacy of the use of force in furthering political goals.

This paper discusses the causes of the Iraq war based on the author's interpretation of Bob Woodward's book "Plan of Attack".

A critique of the documentary film "Fahrenheit 9/11" made by Michael Moore after the terrorist attack in the USA.

This paper discusses the proposed European Union (EU) constitution, which failed to be ratified.

A review of public opinion towards immigration based on the results of scientific public polling.

A look at the research into the use of stem cells to help find cures for certain diseases and the controversy it causes.

An examination of the existing laws and statutes of armed robbery, what is defined as armed robbery, and how it pertains to juveniles when they commit armed robbery.

This paper analyzes the cost of the Iraq war on the U.S. economy.

An analysis of the contemporary relevance of the film, "The Battle of Algiers", particularly in relation to the war in Iraq.

A discussion of the Abu Ghraib prison scandal in Iraq, in which United States military soldiers behaved unethically towards prisoners.

A look at the attitude of social workers in the UK towards sexuality.

A discussion of the use of drugs in the U.S. military.

An examination of America's dependency on oil and its connection to the war in Iraq.

A discussion of the ethics of advertising to children.

An examination of Charles Darwin's controversial theory of human evolution and the Scopes Monkey Trial.

This paper argues that the cloning of human beings should be outlawed worldwide.

This paper looks at the concept of the term terrorism, noting its ambiguity and the implications of this ambiguity.

An argument, with case examples, that euthanasia and assisted suicide should not be permitted.

A look at the subject of race and racism in American society.

This paper looks at the issue of immigration in Canada as it relates to the economy.

A discussion regarding free speech and the controversial symbol of the Confederate flag.

A critical article review of "Abortion: Is it Possible to be Both Pro-Life and Pro-Choice?" by Carl Sagan.

This paper discusses the issue of the censorship of books for children, focusing on Susan Patron's book, "The Higher Power of Lucy".

A discussion of Dalton McGuinty, premier of Ontario, and his policy.

A discussion of effective ways to implement diversity training in the workplace.

An analysis of the environmental and political effects of global warming in Canada.

This paper discusses black immigrants, Canadian immigration policy
and the related inequality.

This paper argues against same-sex marriage and the related issue of artificial insemination.

A discussion of the ways that inequality can be seen in immigration in Canada.

A critique of George and Sheila Grant's 1986 article, "Abortion and Rights."

This paper rejects Helen Longino's position on pornography as presented in her work, "Pornography, Oppression and Freedom: A Closer Look".

This paper examines the ongoing conflict between the Sunni and Shiite branches of Islam.

This paper discusses the role of science, knowledge and risk in environmental problems such as global warming.

An argument that President Eisenhower's military-industrial complex warning is connected to the War in Iraq.

This paper provides a look at the services offered by airports and airlines to target customers.

This paper explores a media group's sponsorship of anti-war rallies.

A debate on whether or not gay marriages should become legalized.

This paper explores the issue of human cloning as ethically permissible.

A psychological analysis of the events that took place at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq.

An analysis of the changes to the Canadian immigration policy since World War II and specifically during the 1960s.

This paper analyzes the book 'Counseling Survivors of Sexual Abuse' by Diane M. Langberg.

This paper looks at the causes and complications of the Darfur crisis.

A research analysis of issues related to counseling homosexual clients with addictions, conservative Christians and immigrant students in schools.