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American Catholic identity and dissent in the twentieth century

Allsopp, M. And O'Keefe, J.J. (1995). Veritas splendor: American responses. Kansas City, MO: Sheed & Ward.

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Wallace Stevens' "The Idea of Order at Key West"

Wallace Stevens (1879-1955) was a controversial American poet, although more for his personal behaviour than for his work. At the age of 56, Stevens encountered Robert Frost in Key West, Florida and reportedly argued vociferously with Frost while extremely intoxicated according to Frost.

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Arguments for legalizing same-sex marriage in the United States

The issue of same sex marriage remains one of the most controversial topics in the new millennium. This issue has conservatives and liberals at odds and the battle is far from over. There is little difference between gay, lesbian, and bi-sexual couples and their heterosexual counterparts.

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Torture and utilitarianism: why the nation cannot permit it

As it is the goal of this nation to establish an example for the rest of the world to follow in the freedom and responsibility of our society, the issue of torture must be immediately and definitively laid to rest.

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Abortion and the legacy of Roe v. Wade

One of the most contentious socio-political issues in the United States today, is that of abortion.

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The Terry Schiavo case and medical ethics debates

Terry Schiavo brought to light the deep divisions in American society regarding medical ethics. As Terry Schiavo rested in a persistent vegetative state (PVS), her family fought over what her future -- and theirs -- should look like.

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Cultural bias in standardized testing and minority student discrimination

Cultural bias is interpreting and judging phenomena in terms particular to one's own culture. Let's see how that applies to bias in testing.

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Claude C.H. Williamson's critique of Hamlet's critical interpretation

William Shakespeare's Hamlet has long been lauded as one of the greatest -- if not the greatest -- work of literature in English or perhaps any other language. As such, it has also produced some of the most criticism, covering an incredibly wide range of views and opinions.

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Hunter S. Thompson's literary portrayal of Richard Nixon

The notion of journalism as a means to simply reporting information is a myth. Today especially, when access to information is the pathway to knowledge, the ability to withhold it represents a great and dangerous power. For nearly forty years, Hunter S.

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Comparing theoretical frameworks for state economic development policies

In the United States, current economic crises have left many states, governments, and individuals worried about unemployment, retirement, and bankruptcy. While this is a federal program, it translates to the states. In many ways and for many reasons, states try to develop their economies.

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