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Teaching 21st-Century SkillsAccording to proponents, 21st-century skills encompass abilities such as critical thinking, creativity and interpersonal communication to accomplish goals.
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Boxing RegulationProfessional boxing has been one of the U.S.'s most popular sports since the early 20th century.
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Cap-and-Trade ProgramsIn June 2009, the House passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES) - the most significant legislation ever designed to counter global warming.
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"Torture Memo" ProsecutionsTorture is illegal in the U.S. The prevailing anti-torture law is derived from the Convention Against Torture, an international human-rights agreement designed by the United Nations.
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Self Defense LawsThe extent to which a person can legally defend himself or herself from an attacker has been a subject of great controversy throughout U.S. history.
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Hip Hop and the U.S. EconomyAfter evolving for years in the nation's inner-city communities, hip hop music (also known as rap) exploded into mainstream American popular culture in the early 1990s.
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A History of Breast ImplantsSmall-breasted women in America say that they feel inferior or unfeminine in a culture where breast size is a major issue. Popular fashion models today are usually thin, but large-breasted, especially those who model lingerie, evening wear and swimsuits.
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College RankingsIn recent decades, higher education has been seen as increasingly valuable. At the same time, college tuition has risen to the point where it can cost students or their families tens of thousands of dollars a year.
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Organized SquattingTo a large extent, the U.S. was founded on the notion of private property ownership; once an individual or corporation has established legal ownership over a property, it cannot be forcibly or legally seized.
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Animal Population ControlSince the rise of human civilization in North America thousands of years ago, humans have lived relatively at peace with native wildlife.
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Capping Executive PayEvery year, Hank McKinnell, the chief executive officer (CEO) of drug company Pfizer, receives what is known as an "executive pay package," as do all high-ranking business executives.
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Civilian Volunteer Border PatrolsIn 1848, fighting between Mexico and the U.S. ended with the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
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Should Cash Be an Incentive for Grades?It is not uncommon for parents to reward their children for earning good grades in school.
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Boot Camps for Juvenile OffendersSince the 1980s, several U.S. states have embraced an unusual method of dealing with juvenile criminals.
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Ticket ResaleShould ticket resale--purchasing tickets to popular events at face value and then reselling them for a profit--be legal? Should Ticketmaster, which sells tickets to most of the U.S.'s most popular events, be allowed to operate a ticket resale service?
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Refugees: An Historical OverviewAs of 2003, there were 15,000,000 refugees worldwide. There were an additional 22,000,000 internally displaced persons, those forced to flee their homes but remain within their country.
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Serial Killers: An OverviewDuring the early 1980s, a large number of young women began disappearing from the Seattle, Washington area.
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Street Gangs in America: A Short HistorySince ICOF last covered teen gangs in May 2000, several states have passed additional anti-gang legislation and students have reported a slight increase in gang presence at their schools
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A Look At Divorce In AmericaDivorce (or legal dissolution of marriage) has evolved with cultural, moral, and legal trends. Even if uncontested by either party, divorce is invariably stressful for the couple and (especially so) for the couple's children.
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In Vitro FertilizationThe process of in vitro fertilization (IVF) is widely considered to be a marvel of modern reproductive science.
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A Profile of The Pinkerton Detective AgencyAllan Pinkerton was born in Glasgow, Scotland on August 25, 1819.
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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals: An OverviewPeople for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, is an organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the rights of all animals. -
North American Colonial WarsAs England, Spain and France struggled to obtain a foothold in the New World, they frequently fought wars with one another and with neighboring Native Americans.