Issues
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Already Heard That One? Problems in Comedy Plagiarism
What can comedians do to keep others from stealing their work?
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Illegal Immigration in Europe: Latest Shipwreck Sheds Light on Trend
Why are so many migrants going to Europe?
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American Health Care: Last Place Among Peer Nations in Latest Study
The American healthcare system ranks last among peer nations. Find out why.
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Carbon Dioxide Capture: Can it Stop Global Warming?
How can removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere help our environment?
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Should Parents Pay the Price if Their Children Skip School?
Harsh truancy laws can land parents in jail when their kids skip school.
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Can a Space Fence Really Fix the Problem of Space Trash?
Orbital debris is a real problem for our space programs.
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Healthcare Digitization: Balancing Public Health and Privacy
The move toward healthcare digitization has raised some notable concerns about patients' privacy.
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China and Taiwan: A Balancing Act For the United States
The United States has long been caught in a balancing act when dealing with both China and Taiwan.
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A Castle Made of Sand? The Iranian Nuclear Deal Moves Forward
After extensive negotiations, an Iranian Nuclear Deal has been made. Will it end up being successful?
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The Juvenile Justice System: Inequality and Unjust Treatment
The juvenile justice system incarcerates over 61,000 youths each day, 75 percent of which are nonviolent offenders.
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Endangered Species Protections: Are We Doing Enough?
What more can we do to save our most vulnerable species?
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Gifted and Talented Programs: Are They Reaching All Qualified Students?
Gifted and talented programs aren't offered in many urban school districts where students would benefit.
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Sexual Reassignment Surgery: The Path to Medicare Coverage
What's changed since Medicare lifted its ban on sexual reassignment surgery last year?
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Periscope & Meerkat: Live Streaming is the Latest Social Media Development
Will live streaming become the new big thing in social media?
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Garissa Massacre: Al Shabab’s Role in Kenya
Who was responsible for the horrible Garissa Massacre?
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California’s Drought: Costs and Consequences
What does California's drought mean for the American southwest?
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Breathalyzers in Cars? Changes in American Alcohol Policies
What's next for American alcohol policies?
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Skin Cancer: Clinical Trials, Current Policies, and Certain Progress
Efforts by the U.S. to wipe out skin cancer once and for all.
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Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform: Can it Succeed?
A hopeful new wave of change for our criminal justice system.
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Non-Profit Organizations: What are the Rules?
What are the legal regulations that non-profit organizations have to follow?
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Natural or Organic: Not Just the Labels on Our Food
What does it actually mean to label our food organic or natural?
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Defining Orphans: The World’s Most Vulnerable Children
With over 153 million orphans across the globe, find out what Worldwide Orphans is doing to transform their lives.
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Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank: Threat to the Financial System?
Will the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) change the global financial system for good?
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Biomonitoring: A New Way to Look at Health Policy
Biomonitoring provides a new way to determine how our environments affect health.
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Here’s What You Can Expect When You’re Called For Jury Duty
Most people don't want to get jury duty, but do we actually know what it entails?
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What Are Your Individual Rights When it Comes to International Law?
What are your rights when it comes to international law in the U.S.?
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Looking Back: Lessons From the Intervention in Libya
The Libyan intervention was hailed as a success at first, but how is Libya doing now?
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LGBTQ Immigration: Not Just About Marriage
LGBTQ immigration issues don't just revolve around marriage. Learn about the other issues particularly facing LGBTQ immigrants.
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Community Justice: Can It Improve America’s Criminal System?
Community justice may be an alternative to traditional policing and court systems.
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Fattah al-Sisi: Challenges for Egypt’s New Leader
As Fattah al-Sisi takes over in Egypt, what challenges will the new leader face?
