“If governments are allowed to impose indefinite and disproportionate restrictions on access to information, free expression, free assembly and privacy in the name of stopping COVID-19, the negative effects will extend far beyond this outbreak” (Funk & Linzer, 2020, para. 10). This quote raises red flags about the government’s attitudes...
According to women’s first-hand accounts of their unforeseen pregnancies, “The Abortion Divide,” a political Frontline episode, explores the problems surrounding abortion and its contentious history. The issue of outlawing abortion is currently the subject of numerous political discussions in Pennsylvania. By state laws, several abortion providers welcome pregnant persons from...
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a law that was passed in 1994 to protect women from domestic violence and sexual assault. It expired in 2011 but was later reauthorized in 2013 with bipartisan support. The initial failure to renew the VAWA was due to disagreements over its provisions,...
Introduction In a time of crisis, the role of the government is essential to protect citizens. During a pandemic or other crisis, the governor will be forced to make what are sometimes unpopular decisions that need to be made quickly (Weissert et al. 398). Further, the governor’s role during a...
Introduction Despite immigrating to the US almost at the same time that white Europeans were immigrating to the New World, Asians never enjoyed the same rights as White Americans until recently. The Asian population in the US increased as they participated in the construction of railway networks across the country....
Introduction Description of the Problem It is important to note substance abuse is a major social and healthcare problem, which incurs a massive cost to the entire society through loss of lives, productivity, and communal well-being. In order to properly comprehend the given analysis, one should know that drug overdoses...
Introduction Legislation refers to the body of statutes enacted by a legislature, which is the common name for a law and usually encompasses both a bill and an act. The term can also be used to refer broadly to any rule that has been legally set down. There are three...
Engaging in sophisticated public policy advocacy is becoming a more prominent and significant aspect of all political systems worldwide. Hence, while arguing for a macro policy, it is crucial to take into account actions like exerting pressure, doing research, collaborating, targeting, establishing credibility, and necessary relationships, as well as influencing....
Climate change and unpredictable weather changes continue bothering Americans and other citizens across the globe. The threat of floods and the necessity to manage natural complexity and social vulnerability are commonly discussed by modern researchers and journalists. The article refers to America’s unique geography and the importance of maintaining people’s...
Introduction Policy-making is a complex process that involves multiple stages, some of which are available for the general public’s discussion. The existing problems of environmental pollution, expensive healthcare, and unemployment demand the development of new regulations. Moreover, this process poses political, operational, and technical challenges to the government that must...
The topic of gun ownership in the US presents a complex intersection of different views on violence, safety, and politics. While events such as the recent school shooting in Uvalde draw attention to the issue of gun ownership control, the authorities rarely take any reaction measures to such events, causing...
Summary Currently, there are numerous administrative and political issues with regard to the federal government that need to be solved. For instance, the United States deals with challenges in different fields, including national safety, healthcare, education, and social security. The federal government significantly ensures efficient national policies (Wolfe, Rojek, McLean,...
Under the current conditions of open access to information from numerous databases, an individual can easily be affected by many factors while deciding whether to use health services or not. Among them, the personal, environmental, and social ones should be stressed. Their combination can often lead to inappropriate assumptions regarding...
Introduction According to common belief, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) represents the public’s right to be informed about the different actions of the government. After nearly 11 years of studies and legislation, the Act was finally approved in 1966. Individuals are allowed to use and access records following the...
Introduction When President Roosevelt launched social security in 1935, he did not claim it was meant for citizens to express mutual obligation to each other. However, the president claimed the program was crucial to ensure people access to essential rights, which is critical because necessitous men cannot experience true freedom....
Funding issues always lead the way: the public sector worries about planning and allocating the budget. However, I am not at all convinced that the number of funds for mental health is negligible. In addition, I am sure that the number of suicides is decreasing because improved diagnostic processes and...
Introduction The ’50-’80s in American politics was a period of social and economic change. The aspects of the new political culture both shaped and were shaped by the rapid progress of society. The notable changes include new policies that benefited working-class white people, the discussion of Civil Rights, the Vietnam...
Prohibition refers to the period when the United States established a law to prevent the manufacturing, selling, and transportation of all alcoholic beverages within the country. The government became a market participant by creating the control jurisdiction. However, the enforcement was difficult as many Americans sought an alternative to illegally...
Introduction The aviation industry has no ancient roots, yet it is a well-established part of the market with multiple subdivisions. According to Revfine (2021), “the aviation industry … includes aircraft manufacturers, researchers, air safety specialists, businesses involved with military aviation and, increasingly, companies that design, produce and/or make use of...
Introduction Nowadays, people view policies differently, with one group of people accentuating the positive aspects of a certain regulation and another group not seeing any difference. Yet, it should be noted that there are both beneficial policies and those that seem to have a negative influence on people’s lives. In...
Introduction Over the years, abortion has been a controversial issue in the world. Countries like the US, Israel, Dominican Republic, and Sweden have formulated abortion policies. Sweden has authorized abortion as a social welfare system. For example, the Abortion Act of 1974 states that all Swedish women have the right...
The United States has undergone significant policy evolution in establishing its current criminal justice system. America was once a British colony where people like Sir Robert Peel helped established constitutional principles. The policy eras can be divided into political, reform, and community depending on the objective of the activists and...
Introduction This essay aims to describe the specifics of international arbitration applicable to the United Arab Emirates. Problematic legal situations arising from inconsistencies and contradictions in the judicial codes of the UAE and other countries are considered. Within the framework of international trade arrangements, the Emirates is one of the...
Introduction The notion of privacy has become increasingly muddled in the modern world, characterized by the rapid onset of technology. The pandemic of COVID-19 brought a new struggle to the ethical and legal implications surrounding the balance of public health and safety with the right to privacy. Therefore, the question...
Legislation is one of the essential principles of the existence of humankind in the modern civilization and society. Thanks to the laws and their enforcement by the executive authorities, society is safe and restricted from criminal activities. One of the manifestations of socially dangerous acts is stalking. This work explains...
Latinos are now not only the most prominent and youngest ethnic group in the United States, but they are also the most dynamic force shaping the future of the United States. Every aspect of American culture, every facet of American society, is now being reshaped by Hispanics. Their culture has...
Introduction Public opinion has been a significant tool in democratic countries’ politics, including the United States. Politicians have often made numerous decisions depending on public opinion, even when these decisions are contrary to their beliefs. This paper provides an in-depth discussion of how public opinion influences American politics. How Public...
Summary Germany has the largest population in Europe, with a competitive economy. High levels of invention and exporting are responsible for Germany’s global economic competitiveness and networking; high-growth industries such as automobiles, chemicals, and medical technology rely on exports for more than half of sales. The United States of America,...
Introduction While the Presidential race in November 2020 got the most extensive coverage, numerous other crucial decisions were taken at the elections, including votes in various states to decide the status of the legalized marijuana sector in some form or another. Several states in America have approved the use of...
It is important to note that although the Second Amendment is a critical part of the United States Constitution, it should not infringe or supersede the First Amendment or any other part of the law. Considering the fact that campuses are places where academic freedom and freedom of speech are...
Introduction Culture is currently part of the broader socio-economic field of the development of society. Thus, cultural policies should be aimed at the comprehensive development of this area in a global context. This essay analyzes the South Australia Arts and Culture Plan 2019-2024 in terms of the effectiveness of cultural...
I am writing to you regarding the issue of monetary reparations to descendants of slaves. While I agree that it might be a good attempt to apologize for the history of slavery and abuse, the question of how exactly it would work remains unanswered. Below are the reasons for why,...
Introduction The Op-Ed titled “Do we really need a law mandating gender-neutral toy sections at stores?” written by Nicholas Goldberg in the LA Times Column deals with the issue of gender-neutral toy sections in stores. The author refutes the idea of gender-separated toy sections but simultaneously points out the bill’s...
Introduction Texas, being one of the largest states in the U.S., is notorious for many positive aspects that define the nature of the country itself. However, it is not without issues specific to its freedom-loving people. I have selected five of these problems due to their detrimental impact on the...
My Community Policing Program Community policing is one of the best ways of eradicating crimes in the community. It involves the community and the officers in dealing with crime, thus making it easier for the officers to identify secret crimes and criminals in society. For effective community policing, the police...
The freedom of speech and expression has the benefit of enabling individuals to express, think, or get information from diverse sources without fear of reprisal or punishment. The sources could be publications and media, as well as the authorities and their agents. This freedom is considered the first prerequisite for...
Introduction The United States of America is one of the oldest democracies in the world. It is an election-driven and representative federal democracy with competing interests between lobbyists and citizens (Chafetz and Pozen, 1430). The politics of the U.S. are shaped and determined by two major political parties, that is...
Introduction Border security has been one of Texas’ major issues due to increased immigration. If this issue is not addressed in the short term, there are likely to be more cases of thefts and deaths at the border. In contrast, in the long term, the government will result from implementing...
Overview SB1 requires voters to have a consistent signature and be able to sign with ink on paper. People with neurological disabilities change their signatures from time to time and may need a signature stamp; hence, they will be banned from voting. The bill has added excessive requirements to voting...
Employee Assistance Programs are an essential aspect of many organizations, including governments of various countries. Generally, the employee assistance programs provide brief interventions, assessments, screening, and outpatient counseling for addictions and mental health problems, as part of the services offered to a client organization. Some of the sources for these...
Texas bail reform requires that individuals accused of violent crimes post cash bail before being released from jail. The main issue associated with the adoption of this law is the increase in economic disparity. In other words, the poor accused of violent crimes would not be able to provide bail,...
Introduction Policies refer to the basic principles and fundamental positions that an organization sets to govern conduct. Within the context of the healthcare industry, the federal and state government has a set of laws that hospitals are expected to follow. In other words, there is an inevitable political context in...
Introduction The LGBTQ+ community has been fighting for transgender rights for a long time all over the world. It is important to understand the difference between sex and gender. Once, the two terms largely meant the same thing, however today it is understood that they are different. Biological sex refers...
Introduction Public policy significantly impacts crisis intervention organizations as it provides rules and guidelines for efficient decision-making. Institutions, governments, and experts in various fields cooperate, developing procedures, enhancing public administration, and improving the quality of life for citizens. In particular, the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) model was created to strengthen...
Introduction Gun control is an essential subject specifically in the American culture since it is likely to facilitate the reduction of gun-associated deaths within the country. Gun control is legislation and guidelines established to certify that the United States populace conforms to the utilization and ownership of guns in public...
Introduction A wicked problem is a term used to describe public policy issues such as air pollution, bullying, and animal rights. The policies are described with the term wicked because they are aggressive or tricky when solving them. The most challenging issues might appear difficult to solve, and the article...
Introduction The global political landscape is currently characterized by upheavals and uncertainty due to the most recent war that sparked from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Consequently, the war has led to a humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and nations that depended on Ukraine and Russia’s supplies for their economies. Nonetheless, it...
Event Reflection The American presidential race is one of the most admired and democratic elections globally. An African American, Barrack Obama made history by becoming the 44th president of the U.S. What stands out about Obama is his intersectionality and how the American education system made the best out of...
Introduction Analysis of a country’s policies on various social and economic issues can give insights into the quality of life experienced by the citizens of that country. Quality of life is largely dependent on the policies and laws instituted in areas such as education, healthcare, employment, and housing. The United...
Introduction Profitability is a driver for many new developments, yet their ethical side is not always taken into the proper assessment. Professor Shoshana Zuboff has raised a vital topic for modern society: data manipulation by big tech companies. Her position has helped me to realize a significant flaw in policies...
Introduction In the United States, efforts have been made for centuries to achieve Universal Healthcare, raising fears and hopes but yielding little beyond Medicaid and Medicare. In 2010, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) ushered in a new reform era. Despite the full implementation of the law, it is evident that...
The article entitled “Pittsburg police officer meets with the community in trust” describes the efforts of the police officers to mend relations with the Afro-American population of the neighborhood. The meeting is organized to acknowledge the wrong that has been done and is attended by police officers and Afro-American community...
Introduction The police forces are mandated to protect the community from various sources of harm. During their operations, their duties and responsibilities often cause controversy, especially when their interests crush those of society. Effective policing requires the officers to create and maintain positive relationships with the community members by engaging...
Introduction More people have died from the opioid crisis than in any other war since World War II. Bonnie et al. (2017) state that over two million people suffer from Opioid Use Disorder most of whom use the substance without prescription. Despite this, the issue has not been well addressed,...
Since the decriminalisation of Marijuana in 1970, many research studies have been conducted to examine the benefits and disadvantages of Marijuana. The results have been contradicting, with some supporting the legalization of Marijuana while others advocate for its criminalization. Some of the states that have legalized Marijuana in the US...
Creative State 2025 is divided into several phased objectives and highlight actions, which together formulate the main purpose of the project. The ultimate goal of the policy is to increase the cultural level of the community, along with the creation of jobs and development of opportunities for the population. Thus,...
Policy Question The US social context has been long associated with the issue of mass unemployment. Currently, the national unemployment rates continue to decrease; 3.6% of the population had no steady income in March 2022, with a projected annual rate of 3.8% (US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Statista). However, the...
Summary Politics refers to a set of activities related to decision-making in groups or any form of power relations among individuals, such as the circulation of resources and positions. Political issues refer to everything politicians talk about when in parliamentary sittings. This document will discuss issues associated with politics in...
In her article What if all guns disappeared?, Rachel Nuwer reflects on possible results of the sudden disappearance of firearms. She focuses mainly on three major consequences: a decline in the murder rate, reducing the frequency of suicides, and probable social and psychological effects. Firstly, the author argues that due...
Like any representative system, the US political system gives citizens the right to exert a certain influence on public policy. One of the real ways to strengthen such influence on public policy development is organized work with like-minded people. Such interaction of people with a common opinion agreement on a...
One of the directions of drug policy is the increasingly widespread model of harm reduction. Its main idea is to reduce the harm associated with drug use and reduce various costs both for society and for the drug users themselves. The definition of harm reduction refers to the policies and...
Introduction The world has a highly suspicious situation in which many witnesses report observations of UFOs. They see these unknown vehicles not only flying in the sky but also landing on the Earth. Although humans have no definitive confirmation that they are aliens really exist, the witnesses have not provided...
Introduction The constitution of the United States prohibits legislative bodies from restricting ownership of firearms. The constitution’s Second Amendment reads that a person who is well-regulated and belongs to a free state shall not be prohibited by the legislation to own firearms (Buttrick, 2020). Numerous insights arise from these Amendments...
The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) governs hiring rules, the violation of which involves acts of discrimination or unreasonable denial of cause. Section 8.1a states that employers may not interfere with Section 7 rights: it regulates, among other things, joining a union and engaging in union activities (US Congress). Section...
Introduction Global problems of mankind are social and natural problems on the solution of which depends the progress, development and preservation of civilization. The author of the book believes that they concern all people in all countries (Payne, 2016, 3). There is no approved classification of global problems or gradation,...
Equal Pay Act The Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA) is a part of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 which prohibits gender-based wage discrimination among men and women who work in the same organization and perform equal tasks that require the same level of responsibility, skills, and effort...
The main purpose of mandatory punishment for drugs is to prevent illegal trafficking. The irreversibility of punishment should positively influence the state’s fight against drug traffickers and drug cartels. Show trials that emphasize the radical policy of the state about drugs make sense, but often it goes beyond the law....
The number one enemy in the United States is substance abuse. On June 18, 1971, about 50 years ago, Richard Nixon declared War on Drugs (Mosher & Akins, 2021). According to Nixon, it is necessary to fight with manufacturers and dealers of illegal drugs and their users. Even today, 50...
Introduction To ensure access to and proper treatment for people with rare diseases, legislation should be enhanced. For example, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a gradually progressive neurodegenerative illness of the central nervous system accompanied by damage to motor neurons (Kiernan, et al., 2021). The mentioned disease...
Introduction In the United States of America, statistics data carried out in 2017 revealed that about 39,773 deaths were related to firearms. The research showed that some committed suicide using weapons, some through homicide, and others due to intervention through polices officers, which was legal. Gun control-right to carry was...
The introduction of a cap and trade policy in the US has been a long-standing source of debate, discussing the effectiveness of such a policy and its particular implementation on a national level. With the start of the Joe Biden presidency, the question has become even more pivotal to the...
Introduction Effectiveness is the primary evaluative criterion that should be considered during policy assessment. It can be defined as a measure of the extent to which “an intervention is achieving or has achieved its objectives” (OECD, 2021, p. 52). The analysis of the policy effectiveness is beneficial for determining what...
The decision-making process in the police department encapsulates the objective consideration of the variables affecting both parties. Apart from increasing the risk of encouraging actions that potentially compromise police integrity, developing a personal affinity influences the autonomous essence due to the elevated responsibility and accountability towards the community (Akimova et...
Introduction One of the public policy issues that face profound controversy is the freedom of speech among the military men and women. The American military characters possess the citizenship identities hence qualifying to enjoy the rights of a common nationality. However, in the case an officer offers in-depth information regarding...
Australia. Department of Health. (2013). National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan: 2013-2023. Department of Health. The source provides a piece of information on the Australian government’s strategy on improving life and health conditions for the Aboriginals by providing indigenous people with the same opportunities and access to healthcare...
Introduction National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan is the government policy that has been developed to eliminate the gap in the well-being of the indigenous and non-indigenous Australians. The Australian aboriginal society has been facing many issues, and one of them is an access to the healthcare. In...
The library I visited was Dublin City Library in Dublin Civic Center. My study topic entailed the legalization of marijuana under the federal government. The target audience for the study topic were youth, federal leaders, and parents. These individuals can give the best view on the matter. Debates have arisen...
Policy title The overcrowding of patients in the emergency department in the Dubai government sector Description of Policy Problem There is a problem related to emergency departments in Dubai healthcare. Despite numerous models of care that have been developed to reduce overcrowding and processing time in the emergency room, the...
Public policy issue Gun control is a widely debated topic in the United States. However, the law protects an individual right to self-defense, which includes carrying firearms. Right-to-carry (RTC) laws allow civilians to have concealed handguns away from home with or without permits depending on the state. Around 74% or...
Foreign policy is a priority area of policymaking, as well as how it allows for protecting the interests of the state in the international arena. However, the policymaking process is extremely complex due to the influence of many factors and the presence of various actors. While the main actors are...
Overview Vehicle Insurance is an insurance policy designed to protect your property interests related to the cost of fixing problems with your vehicle. Such problems can be breakdowns, accident recovery, theft, and damage. The widespread use of automobiles came after World War I, but insurance issues were not raised. There...
Over the years, the UAE government has waged scare campaigns targeting mainstream media groups. Journalists have been abducted, imprisoned, or fined, and executives and broadcasters have been interrogated for purportedly breaking vague media regulations. The authorities in the United Arab Emirates monitor and limit the mainstream press and online forms...
Summary I think that the police department should be defunded because of many reasons. Even though the police play an essential role in society, they need to reduce their funding because they are a partial institution that discriminates against people of color and minority groups. Historically, police departments have been...
Introduction Urban planners develop plans for land use in metropolitan areas and outskirts. These people set policies in the government or private entities when it comes to planning. Planners create communities and accommodate growth while revitalizing the facilities in cities, towns, counties, and other urbanite regions. Urban planners have several...
Promoting public healthcare often requires the medical staff’s active participation in the policymaking process. In this regard, such involvement may usually have two forms, namely lobbying and advocacy. Although these terms may sometimes be used interchangeably, they are not the same. On the one hand, a lobby is an action...
Gun control is a highly contentious and sensitive issue in the United States. It is one of the few countries in the world where regular everyday citizens and residents are allowed to possess a firearm of virtually any kind. The Second Amendment to the Constitution which directly grants the “right...
Introduction In most countries, parents struggle to find a balance between providing quality childcare and pursuing their education or career due to limited resources. Wladis et al. (2018) report that “postsecondary outcomes are significantly worse for student parents even though they earn higher GPA’s on average” (p. 807). In the...
In determining various ways in which the state exercises its power, the author will search deep into prior literature and journals written about the government and the powers it holds. We will be able to articulate and formulate research questions that will help us analyze this topic critically. The plan...
Broward’s plan for 2022 is to provide funding for all housing projects designed to serve seniors. Such a legislative initiative is due to the fact that more and more seniors are “aging in place” or moving to South Florida (Broward County, 2022). Solutions are needed to meet the affordable housing...
Introduction People often have contrary views on multiple aspects of life, and the current pandemic has generated more controversies. The spread of COVID-19 has affected numerous people and raised various questions, one of them being the decriminalization of marijuana. While cannabis is mostly restricted in the US, it has also...
Summary The New York City Police Department is one of the oldest and largest municipal police departments in the United States of America. As its name suggests, the agency is responsible for serving the community of New York, a city with a population of over 8.5 million people. Among this...
Introduction Access to nutrition is among the most critical issues affecting a large population of citizens of the theUnited States. Thus, there was a need for policymakers to devise a proposal to address the problem in the unforeseeable future. Currently, the bill dealing with issues relating to nutrition is the...
Demby’s “The Birth of a New Civil Rights Movement” (2014) Summary Racial inequality and biased population-police relationships remain the two burning questions in the United States. The deaths of black citizens Ramarley Graham, John Crawford, Tamir Rice, Michael Brown, and Eric Garner and no punishment for white police officers create...
Purpose The executive summary seeks to illustrate the various challenges facing New York in solving its homelessness problem. Many individuals continue to permeate the city’s streets, reducing the place’s allure to tourists and local businesses while illustrating a deeper societal problem in the area. Current government interventions to curb the...
Editorial #1 is the most persuasive since it is the only article that backs its content with research findings on why gun control has no effect on crime rates in the country. Additionally, the article shows that by reducing legal sources to buy guns, the cost of guns relative to...
Scholars and researchers are continually showing interest in the marijuana legalization topic in the United States. Although Washington and Colorado legalized marijuana in 2012, some states are hesitant to decriminalize this drug since few studies prove its medicinal advantages (Wu et al. 393). Many organizations and individuals support the idea...
The Equal Rights Amendment of the USA constitution is considered a political and cultural inkblot with uncertain changes on the status of women. Its purpose is to invalidate any state and federal laws discriminating against women. According to the provision, sex should not be used to determine a person’s legal...
Social insurance programs are paid programs aimed at maintaining the financial stand of an individual when there is an occurrence of a peril that is insured. The primary funding for social programs such as Medicaid and Medicare include federal grants, privately-funded premiums, and public and private corporate stakeholders (Han, Luo...
During the early phases of their growth, the American colonies began to build democratic traditions. The colonial experience influenced the future United States’ political and social beliefs embedded in the Constitution. For example, self-government, local meetings, and majority norms in politics were all important. These concepts were adopted by the...
Introduction Port Coquitlam is an electoral district represented by capable decision-makers or leaders who help solve social issues in the riding. Some leaders include the Mayor, Richard Stewart, the MLA, Fin Donnelly, and the MP, Ron McKinnon. Richard was elected to the City Council in 2005 and three years later...
Introduction Substance abuse is a serious problem, and governments worldwide adopt various policies to fight it. The situation is especially dire in the US, where the drug death rates hit a record level of 100,000 per year (Keating & Bernstein, 2021, para. 1). The Covid-19 pandemic is widely acknowledged as...
Introduction The presentation is held by Pete Nielson, the CEO of the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), and Michael Prichard, who has served as the Chairman of the same organization. Nielson has been in the field of addiction counseling for many years, keeping his pulse on drug...
