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The Passage of Proposition 209 in California, 2004.
Examines the background and impact of California's Proposition 209.
2,253 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 69.95
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This paper examines the content and intent of California's Proposition 209. Those who supported and those who opposed the proposition are discussed, as well as the arguments that supported their position. Also studied are the effects or lack of effects Proposition 209 had governmental, business, and educational services.
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"The language of the original Proposition #209 (public initiative) sounded like civil rights legislation from the 1960s, and was intended to sound that way; but according to detractors, the law sought to reverse civil rights gains from that era. The title, ?Prohibition against Discrimination or Preferential Treatment by State and other Public Entities,? had an anti-discrimination ring to it, and one of the #209 campaign themes, played heavily on television, was the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. line, that people should be judged by ?the content of their character,? not by ?the color of their skin.? But what all the slogans and even the title of the legislation actually meant was an end to many affirmative action programs in California."
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Ca Proposition 209, 1999.
Examines the background, pros & cons and the effects of state's anti-affirmative action law.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 39.95
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"In 1996, California voters struck a decisive blow against affirmative action. In passing the California Civil Rights Initiative (Proposition 209), the voters expressed their opposition to what they perceived as discrimination on the basis of race or gender. Proposition 209's chief backer, California Governor Pete Wilson, has moved ahead with implementing the initiative despite legal challenges and possible conflicts with federal law.
Proposition 209 abolished minority and women preferences in contracts, state employment, and education. Prior to the passage of the proposition, state government had a diverse system of minority and gender set asides, quotas, and preferences in its recruitment and hiring practices. Sometimes a minority or woman who had fewer technical qualifications was admitted to college.."
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California Proposition 187, 1995.
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
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 13 sources, $ 63.95
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"On November 8, 1994, California voters enacted ballot Proposition 187, a measure that denies illegal immigrants access to public education and to all health services save emergency care. The winning margin was 59 percent. Although implementation of the measure was blocked by an injunction on November 16, scarcely a week after the vote, the measure has already had a number of reported effects, ranging from increased racial harassment of Latinos to the failure of an anticipated increase in illegal immigration from the interior of Mexico to materialize, in spite of that country's economic crisis.
More generally, the controversy over Proposition 187, which was only sharpened by passage of the measure, has brought ... "
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Analysis of California Proposition 34, 2000.
An in depth analysis, explanation and history of California proposition 34.
1,435 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 8 sources, $ 47.95
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In depth analysis of Proposition 34, which attempts to limit and disclose on campaign spending and contributions including. The author discusses how it was brought into the election, how long and why people have been fighting for it, as well as the pros and cons of the California proposition. Includes excellent examples with supportive quotes.
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"This year?s election includes the controversial issue of Proposition 34, limits and disclosures on campaign spending and contributions. Currently, there is no limit on campaign contributions and spending in California. Proposition 208, initiating strict limits on campaign contributions and spending, was passed by voters in 1996, but was not put into effect because legal issues tied it up in court (the proposition was challenged on the grounds that its limits were unreasonably low compared to the cost of running for office in California). Proposition 34 attempts to accomplish what Proposition 208 of 1996 could not. As did Proposition 208, it intends to limit campaign contributions and loans to state candidates and political parties, but to higher levels than what Proposition 208 designated. It also attempts to provide voluntary spending limits, expand public disclosure requirements and increase penalties."
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California Proposition 187, 1999.
An analysis of Proposition 187 and how the voters of California decided on this amendment to the California Constitution.
2,330 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 8 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper is an analysis of the California Proposition known as Proposition 187. Prop. 187 is about the status of illegal aliens in terms of health care and other social benefits. This paper is broken down into sections that provide the history of the Proposition, an analysis, a complete description and a conclusion.
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California Proposition 39, 2006.
A position paper arguing against Proposition 39, which would change the number of votes that the school board requires before it could approve a bond.
1,134 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper looks at how California's Proposition 39 would allow the funding procedure of school facilities in California to be altered and make both constitutional and statuary changes in the current governing laws. More specifically, the paper explains that Proposition 39 would allow 55 percent of the voters to approve school bonds, a reduction from the current two-thirds requirement, and that this change would ultimately increase the burden of California taxpayers.
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"This disparity forces districts to rely on the state for their school facility needs. If enacted like other States, California would be allowed to have the control of the local school body and provide adequate facilities and safeguards against the school administration.
Proposition 1A may provide state funds for school facilities but the local districts must raise the required matching funds. The law at the moment hinders all innovation and the schools lag behind others in the country."
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California's Proposition 187 & Geo-cultural Concerns, 1996.
Describes the geo-cultural issues involved in the current immigration debate. Focuses on California & Prop. 187, but implies a more generalized conclusion.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 47.95
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"A portion of elite opinion in the United States has taken a strong stand against what they label as "immigrant-baiting." For example, Business Week (Oct. 14, 1996) has argued that it is as loathsome as race-baiting and is often used for ugly political purposes. The magazine believes that stigmatizing immigrants cannot be tolerated. A think-tank in the state of California released a comprehensive report entitled "Why They Count: Immigrants Contributions to the Golden State." This report was intended to address the rising tide of anti-immigrant sentiment in the state of California through the presentation of what the report labeled as factual and education information on the historical and modern-day contributions of California immigrants..."
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California Proposition 187, 1996.
Examines initiative as effort to control illegal immigration, focusing on positive social and economic implications & effects. Background, provisions, legal & policy merits, court rulings, implementation, public views.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 24 sources, $ 103.95
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"This research paper documents and argues the merits of Proposition 187 , a ballot initiative which was approved by California voters in November, 1994. The implementation of 187 has been stayed, pending a final resolution of legal challenges to its constitutionality and validity which will ultimately be decided by the United States Supreme Court and courts in California. If 187 is held to be valid, substantial savings will accrue to the State of California in the form of reduced public costs of dealing with illegal immigrants. Even if 187 is struck down, its passage has served a useful purpose by focusing public debate on the inequitable burdens placed on California and other border states due to the failure of the federal government to cope effectively with the problem of illegal immigration."
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California's Affirmative Action "Prop 209", 2005.
This paper discusses the linguistic problems of California's Affirmative Action "Prop 209".
3,215 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 92.95
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This paper explains that nowhere has the struggle to mandate "affirmative action" in a meaningful way been more viciously fought than in California, and its Proposition 209. The author points out that, at first glance, the wording of Proposition 209 sounds the same as the federal Civil Rights bills of 1964 and 1991 but it is actually very different: The sticking point is that phrase "or grant preferential treatment to", which seems to continue to make all the difference between normal equal rights and forced equality. The paper stresses that the idea of affirmative action is not to exclude anyone, but, at the same time not to include someone simply because of race or gender; while it would seem logical that affirmative action opens doors for admissions or for hiring in the workplace, it is just as logical that previous discrimination should not now become the basis for inclusion.
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"Proposition 209 was only the latest attempt to "right some wrongs". California, it seems, has always tried to find some means of balancing hiring, education, and fairness, regardless of gender, race, religion, or ethnic background. With the growing minority populations of both Hispanics and Asians entering the state, some sort of fairness needed to be legislated. And, there were just as many who sought to defeat any sort of mandated (i.e. forced) hiring or college admissions. So, years before Proposition 209, there was CCRI...California Civil Rights Initiative
This is a proposed amendment which, as in proposition 209, forbids discrimination and preferential treatment. It was a Republican initiative, co-written by Tom Wood and Glynn Custred. They enlisted the aid of Ward Connerly, who was black and a Republican, and considered a traitor by many blacks in California, since he was one of those working with the Board of Regents to re-establish admissions and hiring guidelines in Berkeley. The reason he was called was because the Amendment was in trouble, lacking enough signatures to put it on the ballot in November."
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Unconstitutionality of Affirmative Action, 1997.
An argument of the unconstitutionality of Affirmative Action and proposition 209 in California.
1,740 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper shows that affirmative action is unconstitutional and is actually a form or reverse discrimination. By taking proposition 209, which is a California initiative, the writer proves that it is a step back for racial equality. It explains economic and social disadvantages of the law giving examples such as poorer quality service and job acceptance not on the basis of merit.
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"In this paper I will prove that affirmative action is unconstitutional because it discriminates against the majority in favor of minorities, resulting in reverse discrimination. Currently there exists a proposition, in California, that calls for the public elimination of preferential treatment on the basis of race. This proposal is called proposition 209. Proposition 209 is also known as the California Civil Rights Initiative (CCRI) and was written by Glynn Custred and Thomas Wood. These two also created the Californians Against Discrimination and Preferences (CADAP) that was the political committee that carried proposition 209 to victory. This victory took place on November 5, 1996 when the California electorate passed the proposition, and made it part of the California Constitution. Though proposition 209 was passed by California, many people throughout the United States believe in affirmative action. However, I feel that affirmative action is step backwards in the attempt for racial equality. Therefore, more states should abrogate the affirmative action proposition and use merit and skill as the only criteria for judgement. (Thesis Sentence) Affirmative action laws are unconstitutional because they reverse discriminate against the majority of individuals."
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Proposition 71, Nursing Implications and Ethics, 2006.
A review of the impact that California's Proposition 71 has had on transplant nurses.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses the impact a given legislation (i.e. California's Proposition 71) has on nursing, particularly transplant nurses, the prevalent ethical issues surrounding stem cell research, its potential in transplant medicine and the inherent responsibilities nurses have in keeping patients' perspectives in check while buoying their hopes for better quality of life.
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"The approval of Proposition 71 in California will have a predictable effect throughout the scientific community down to the grassroots health care systems and ultimately the patient. The technology and impact of therapeutic stem cell transplant is not new. Bone marrow transplants can be thought of as the prototype stem cell transplant, harvesting entire colonies of hematopoietic stem cells from a donor. There are drawbacks to this from a nursing perspective, however. The nurse of a transplant patient, especially a pediatric patient must be aware that among the stressors the family may be going through are drastic lifestyle alterations, coping as a family, psychological strain on the parents, as well as an understandable financial burden (Wu, Mu, Tsay & Chiou, 2005). "
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"Proposition 65", 1991.
This paper discusses "Proposition 65", California's initiative forcing businesses to post warnings on toxic chemicals: Background, politics, environmental concerns, pros and cons, public view, provisions and effect.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 7 sources, $ 119.95
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"Look closely at the front of practically any restaurant in California, or thousands of other everyday consumer store-fronts, and you will see a notice warning that entry to the premises implies possible exposure to one of a range of chemicals which the State of California has determined may be unsafe. The a warning on this so-called Proposition 65 notice is a sobering one, and one might imagine that it would be intimidating to many members of a public which is increasingly anxious--in the eyes of some business interests and their defenders, irrationally so-about environmental hazards. Yet the Proposition 65 notices seem to have no negative effect on the businesses which must post them. Their very ubiquity renders them virtually meaningless; when half the stores one enters have such a notice, it no longer connotes an unusual and distinctive hazard but becomes part of ... "
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Parents and Proposition 227, 2007.
A discussion of the California educational initiative known as Proposition 227.
838 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 29.95
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This paper describes the California initiative know as Proposition 227, which is intended to encourage parents' involvement in their children's education. Proposition 227 involves a state-funded community tutoring program that should bolster English outside of the classroom, involve parents to learn English and encourage their childrens' language skills. The paper also includes criticisms of the initiative, such as parents signing a pledge that they would help their children a certain amount of time with homework. The paper concludes, however, that this was an innovative program that integrated the community into the learning process.
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"After the passage of Proposition 227 in California, in schools and adult education centers across California, more and mothers and fathers set aside household chores, put their preschool children in day care and went back to school themselves. A higher percentage of adults took English language classes to better help their school-age children with homework and study for tests. Their primarily motivation was to either help their family better endure the effects of the end of bilingual education in California's public schools, or to take advantage of Proposition 227's new, state-funded community tutoring program. The proposition set aside $50 million a year for ten years so school districts could provide after-school family literacy programs. The amount of money each district received for adult tutoring was based on a formula using the number of limited English-speaking students per district (Heredia, 1999)."
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Proposition AA in the Los Angeles Community College District's Office 3., 2002.
Reviews Proposition AA, the Los Angeles district's $980 million community college bond.
1,256 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper examines the background of issues that gave rise to Proposition AA, the contents of Proposition AA itself and the proposition?s critics. Proposition AA allows voters to decide whether to approve the financing for renovations at the district's nine community colleges, as well as construct new facilities that have been previously launched under Proposition A.
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"Like many social service-oriented sectors of local government, the Los Angeles Community College District is facing severe financial challenges. California governor Gray Davis has announced $21 million in state budget cuts, potentially reducing even further the stretched resources of the community college system."
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Proposition 207 Arizona, 2007.
A discussion of Arizona's Proposition 207.
1,375 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination of Arizona's Proposition 207 Private Property Rights Protection Act. The writer explores its elements and the advantages and disadvantages of its passage. The author concludes that Proposition 207 is a measure intended to protect landowners however its outcome remains to be seen.
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Introduction
What It Is
The Cons
The Pros
Conclusion
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"The second element of land use and government action that Proposition 207 deals with is the area of regulations. In the past, if the government suddenly decided to declare a certain bird or tree or flower as protected, and that flower appeared on someone's land, that person was prohibited from the development of the land that the protected element was located on. What this means is before the passage of 207 if the government suddenly decided that a rose was protected, and land had natural roses growing on it the land could not be sold or developed as the owners would be government ordered to set aside that land as a natural preserve."
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