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Advertising: Information or Manipulation?Alcoholics Anonymous has been a staple of American culture for over half a century. How successful has it been? Amnesty International has condemned the United States for executing mentally ill and developmentally disabled criminals, should we change our policy? Are cell phones dangerous? Are law enforcement cameras an invasion of privacy? Are test scores a good indication of a school’s competency? Because of China’s 1979 one-child policy and a cultural preference for boys, there is now a shortage of marriage-age girls. How is the Chinese government and Chinese families dealing with this? Do mothers have a different or similar child-support compliance rate as fathers? Do parents have a social responsibility to vaccinate their children? Do violent video games cause behavior problems?Do we have a fair taxation system?Does religion cause war? How accurate is the information presented by forensics experts to juries? How are corporations fostering employee creativity? How can consumers protect themselves from identity theft? How can we balance the need to lower the cost of malpractice insurance with the fact that physician malpractice is one of the leading causes of death? How effective are alternative treatments for cancer? How has technology impacted parenting? How has the treatment of cancer evolved over the past 10 years? How have notable women such as Coretta Scott King, Jacqueline Onassis, Hillary Clinton and Princess Diana dealt with the public exposure of their husbands’ infidelities? How has the music industry been affected by iTunes and other services that allow customers to buy individual songs as opposed to entire albums? Is fashion important?Is global climate change man-made?Many seniors are seeking healthcare and dental services in Mexico; what risks do they face? Mortality rates due to car accidents have dropped in the past five years; is this due to airbags? Mothers have traditionally received custody in divorce cases; is that trend changing? Should it change? Researchers claim that most new fathers take only a fraction of available paternity leave. Why and what are the ramifications? School uniforms - Good tradition or outdated habit?Should animals be used for research? Should cigarette smoking be banned? Should children be required to say the Pledge of Allegiance in schools? Should college athletes be paid? Should companies allow employees to exercise on work time? Should companies market to children? Should convicted felons have the right to vote? Should DDT be re-approved for use in the wake of recent bedbug outbreaks across the country? Should government impose restrictions on what kinds of foods can be served in school cafeterias? Should illegal immigrants be made legal citizens? Should it be illegal to use animals for sports and entertainment? Should juvenile offenders be tried and punished as adults? Should newspaper reporters be required to reveal their sources? Should parents avoid vaccinating their children? Should parents be held responsible when their children break laws? Should parents censor textbooks and other literature for children in schools? Should public schools accept corporate sponsorship, if that involves allowing these sponsors to advertise and even name the schools? Should pyrotechnics be banned from certain venues? Should shoe companies be able to give away free shoes and equipment to high school athletes? Should society assume more responsibility for pregnant teenagers and children they bear? Should stay-at-home moms get a salary from the government? Some studies have shown that Americans work more hours and take fewer vacations than any other industrialized nation, yet paradoxically we are less productive. Why and what can we do to change? Should political parties be abolished? Are they outdated?Should teens in the U.S. adopt the British custom of taking a “gap year” between high school and college? Should the federal government be allowed to regulate information on the internet? Should the federal government legalize the use of marijuana? Should the federal government pass a nationwide indoor smoking ban? Should the government be allowed to wiretap without permission? Should the "Right to Die" be Considered a Right?Should the death penalty be mandatory for people that kill other people?Should the state or federal government put laws into place to prevent bullying? Should the U.S. lower the drinking age to 18? Should the use of coal be subjected to stricter environmental regulations than other fuels? Should there be a mandatory cap on the number of hours a person can work? Should there be changes in employment laws to give Americans more relaxation time? Should there be a national database to track controlled substances (i.e., oxycodone) or should it be a state issue? Should thin people have to pay Medicare and other health costs for the health problems of obese people? Should obese people have higher premiums? Should we legalize the sale of human organs? Should we reform laws to make it harder to get a divorce? Tests and exams lift education standardsThe election process: fair or flawed?The Army, in an attempt to meet recruiting goals, has begun enlisting previously “undesirable” candidates, including those with sub-standard IQs or who are not high-school graduates. How important is the IQ and educational background of a soldier? Is this practice likely to have long-term consequences? The circadian rhythm of teenagers makes it difficult for them to waken before 8:00 am, yet most high schools require students to be in class by that time. Some districts have changed their schedules and others are creating flexible schedules similar to those at colleges. Is attendance and performance improved by scheduling changes? The Virginia Legislature is debating a bill which would make it illegal to provide fertility services to unmarried women. If it passes, how might rulings on that law affect the abortion debate? To what extent has the traditional male role changed in the last 20 years?Transgender youths – should public schools make accommodations for them? (bathrooms, locker rooms..)TV: Blessing or curse? DiscussWhat are two sides of the death penalty?What are the behavioral manifestations of anxiety? Are men and women likely to have different manifestations? What are the common psychological traits of people who seek out and practice highly restrictive religions? What are the different kinds of psychics, how do they work, and how accurate are they? What are the options for finding alternative sources of fuel? What changes occur in the brains of adolescents? What is the FDA approval process for medications? What is the history and appeal of anime? What is the history of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation? What are their current projects? What is the link between sleep disorders and attention disorders? What is the psychological or sociological need met by conspiracy theories? What role does technology play in modern worship services? When criminal behavior can be explained by a medical condition, how should the criminal justice system respond? Why are women prescribed tranquilizers three times as often as men? Why aren’t doctors held to the same rest standards as pilots? Are Children of Illegal Immigrants Entitled to a Public Education?Does TV Capture the Diversity of America Yet?Does Gender Affect Depression in Individuals?Does Gender Affect Memory?How Bipolar Disorder Affects the Routine Life of a Person?Media violence and childrenPrejudice and discrimination (ie, homophobia, sexism, racism)Psychological Reasons for DepressionRelation between Physical Illness and StressRole of Environment in Personality DevelopmentSchizophrenia in Young Women and MenShould certain kinds of ads be banned in the interest of health/morality/annoyance – alcohol, cigarettes, prescription meds, etc…?Social control and cultsAfrica. Why so many wars? What’s the solution? Airplane accidents. Who is responsible? Should families of victims be entitled to compensation? Airport security. Should the government use invasive pat-downs and body scans to ensure passenger safety or are there better methods? Al Qaida. Has U.S. policy actually spread terrorism rather than contain it? Will it get better or worse? Why and how? Are Americans “literate?” Are children smarter (or more socialized) because of the Internet? Are we taking it too far by blaming fast food restaurants for obesity? When is it individual responsibility and when is it appropriate to place blame? Arming pilots. Good idea? Beneficiaries of US Welfare Programs Can terrorism ever be justified? Development and Education Issues of Children with Severe and Profound Mental Retardation Do certain children’s toys create social or emotional problems? Do children learn better in boys-only and girls-only schools? Does the Information Age mean we are losing important historical information? Does the media, both print and broadcast, report fairly? Does it ever cross the line between reporting the news and creating the news? Does the public have a right to know about a public figure’s private life? Homeland Security. Are we safer since the creation of this department? In some European schools, fewer than 10% of students get A’s. Is there grade inflation in the U.S.? Why so many A’s for Americans? Military operations during the Korean War Physical and/or health effects on residents of states where marijuana has been legalized?What are the effects on children whose parents push them in sports? What are the latest ways to steal identity and money? What kind of person becomes a suicide bomber? What medical information should be confidential? Who, if anybody, should have access to medical records? Why and how children are used for war? Why do normally patient people become impatient behind the wheel? What are some controversies regarding adoption?Berlin Airlift Bill Clinton and the Monica Lewinsky scandalBuddhist monasticism and the missionary spread of Buddhism Cat-worship in ancient Egypt Celtic religious practices and the role of the druids Christianity and slavery--the impact of Christian ideas on the treatment of slaves Collapse of the Soviet UnionConfucianism and the Chinese family Development of Roman military organization and tactics Dropping the Atomic BombEgyptian beliefs in the afterlife FDR and the New DealMikhail Gorbachev, glasnost, and peace treaties with the Soviet UnionOliver North and the Iran-Contra scandalRichard Nixon's trip to ChinaThe assassination attempt on Ronald Reagan's lifeThe assassination of Dr, Martin Luther King, JrThe Challenger explosionThe founding of the United NationsThe Indian Removal ActThe nuclear attacks on Hiroshima and NagasakiThe Oklahoma City bombingThe OPEC gas crisis of the 1970sThomas Jefferson's long term relationship with his slave, Sally HemmingVietnam War protests and the student movements of the 1960sAbuse at home and domestic violence should be punishedAcademic dishonesty should always be sanctioned by termination of student status for a specified termAll schools should implement bullying awareness programsAmerica should stop being the world's policemanBeauty contests are bad for body imageEducation housing and hiring must be equal for allFreedom of religion has limitationsGreenhouse effect is a result of deforesting Gun ownership should be tightly controlledHigh schools should offer specialized degrees in arts or sciencesHuman cloning is wrongLimiting immigration is limiting opportunitiesMagazine advertisements send unhealthy signals to young womenMankind is responsible for the large loss of biodiversityMedia violence has a negative effectMedical testing on animals is immoral Military service should be based on conduct not sexual orientationMusic lyrics promote violence No-fly lists of airliners do have a lack of accuracyOutsourcing is a good solution for small business ownersPollution is a consistent demolition of the earthSafety is more important than privacySATs should be eliminatedSmokers should pay a health taxSpying is patrioticHow will the Trump presidency change international relationships?How should the U.S. respond to cyber hacking by Russia, China, and other countries?Should the United States raise the minimum wage for workers?Is the U.S. economy becoming stronger or weaker?Getting "off the grid" is a current trend. What is the benefit of being self-sufficient? Is it worth the cost?Does better health care for everyone make a better and stronger economy in the U.S.?Does it make sense to give U.S. citizenship to all babies born in the United States?What are the different sides of the current debate over immigration reform in the U.S.?Does the United States have a good or a poor educational system compared to the rest of the world?How important is it to reduce the Federal budget deficit?What will be the most important issues in the next Presidential election cycle?What is causing the increasingly high cost of healthcare in the United States?Should the U.S. continue using drone strikes against terrorists?Should the U.S. aggressively work to change towards alternative energies like solar and wind power?What is the best way to create new jobs in the United States to get people back to work?Should the United States fund college education more for people? What should be the rules for repayment of loans?Should the United States make it easier for educated people or people with valuable skills to immigrate to the United States?How can the borders of the United States be made more secure? How important is border security?Should it be easier for people to become United States citizens?How has the high incarceration rate in the United States affected the economy? What Federal and State policies have driven up this incarceration rate?How has the Black Lives Matter movement affected the debate about racism in the United States?How can police departments minimize the danger to officers from shooters?Is the International Space Station a good way to bridge differences between nations, or is it vulnerable to become a political tool?Is N.A.T.O. an effective organization?How can the International Community prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons? How important is it that Iran not be allowed nuclear weaponry?Is violence along the border of Mexico getting better?How can ethnic killings be stopped in Sudan?Is China about to overtake the United States economically?What is the effect of piracy on the stability of world commerce? How important is it to stop African pirates?Is there a better way to fight the war against drugs internationally?Is China starting to deal with their pollution problem?How has social media helped influence the world in a positive way?Is India a poor nation or an emerging superpower?How can we stop the world population from reaching 9 billion in 2050? Is it important to work to limit the world population growth?Has foreign aid hurt Africa more than helping it?How has life changed in Syria during the continued civil war?Is racism in sports a problem?Is it better for young people to specialize in 1 sport from a young age? Or should they try a variety of sports?Are female stars fighting back effectively against being judged by looks, and especially weight?Does getting involved in a scandal hurt or help a celebrity’s career?Are children smarter (or more socialized) because of the Internet?How has the music industry been affected by the internet and digital downloading?What are the benefits and hazards of medical marijuana?How does tobacco use affect the human body?Do the benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks?What are some common sleep disorders and how are they treated?Should companies allow employees to exercise on work time?Is occasional depression a natural state to an extent, and is society too eager to treat this as a disorder?.Should certain kinds of ads be banned in the interest of health/morality/annoyance – alcohol, cigarettes, prescription meds, etc…?Most developed nations have universal health coverage. Why doesn’t the U.S., the wealthiest nation, have it?Should it be illegal to use animals for sports and entertainment?Should shoe companies be able to give away free shoes and equipment to high school athletes?Should parents censor textbooks and other literature for children in schools?Should the U.S. continue drone strikes in foreign countries?Do pro athletes have the right to sit during the national anthem?Should the police wear body cameras?In what circumstances should the death penalty be allowed?United States military involvement in Colombian drug trade?Should the federal government legalize the use of marijuana?Are plastic bottles really bad for you?How Bill Gates and Steve Jobs changed the world.How have oil spills affected the planet and what steps are being taken to prevent them?What are the dangers of scuba diving and underwater exploration?Should the use of coal be subjected to stricter environmental regulations than other fuels?Is global warming a hoax? Is it being exaggerated?What was the code of the Bushido and how did it affect samurai warriors?How did journalists influence US war efforts in Vietnam?What was the role of African Americans during the Revolutionary War?What were the factors in the China-Tibet conflict?What were the circumstances leading to World War I, and how might the war have been averted?Assess the Cold War of the 20th century in an historical context: can any parallels be made between this conflict and other ongoing tensions between major powers in earlier centuries?Analyze Roosevelt’s decisions in implementing the New Deal, beginning with the closing of the banks. Suggest alternative strategies, or reinforce the rationale of the actions.Should illegal immigrants be made legal citizens?U.S. presidential elections should be decided by the popular vote, rather than the Electoral College.Affirmative action is still needed to ensure racial and gender equality.What limitations, if any, should be applied to the paparazzi?Homeland Security: Are we safer since the creation of this department?Should microchips be implanted inside humans for better tracking and security?The case for and against the existence of UFOs.Iraq War Vets: Are they being cheated on medical benefits?How did gunpowder change warfare?Should we reform laws to make it harder to get a divorce?Should newspaper reporters be required to reveal their sources?Examine the issues of responsibility in pharmaceutical companies’ promotion of drugs in the media.Wind energy: Is wind energy really that inexpensive? Is it effective? Is it practical?What are the dangers and hazards of using nuclear power?To what extent is sexual orientation dictated by culture, and is there an orientation not subject to social and cultural influences?To what extent is self-image influenced by culture in regard to eating disorders? Are external factors entirely to blame?Was the Harry Potter phenomenon warranted by quality of storytelling or more a matter of public receptivity at the time combined with media exposure?How does social media influence interpersonal communication?How can team sports affect social abilities?LGBT tolerance around the world.Global citizenship: Pros and cons.How to deal with social anxiety.How can one defend privacy issues on Facebook and other social media?How to stop bullying in schools.Discrimination of black women in modern-day America.American Indian Movement (AIM) and the 1973 occupation of Wounded Knee: Whatmotivated the takeover? What was its impact on relations between Native Americans andthe government?Watts riot: What were the causes? What were the effects on race relations in America?Iran Hostage situation (1979): What were the causes? Evaluate President Carter’shandling of the situation. Iran-Contra scandal: Who was really responsible?Affirmative action in education or the workplace: Is it still necessary? Why or whynot? Be sure to focus the historical implications.African Americans in the military: What significant contributions did they make? Howhave they overcome discrimination?Women in the military: What significant contributions did they make? How have theyovercome discrimination? Should women serve in combat positions?Women’s rights: How have changes in women’s employment affected their role insociety? Focus on one time period.Oklahoma City Bombing: What motivated Timothy McVeigh to plan and carry out theattack?Sept. 11, 2001 attacks: How did the attacks affect American security policies? How didthey impact U.S. foreign policy? How did they impact American views of Islam?Hurricane Katrina (2005): What caused the flooding in New Orleans to be so severe?What was the impact of the government’s response? How has the city/region changedsince then? What was the political impact? ................
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