This module/week’s readings and presentation have emphasized qualities important to research writing. For this discussion board assignment, research and locate 2 examples of high quality, analytical writing in the area of Public Policy or Political Science. Identify and thoroughly explain 3–4 characteristics of each article that contribute most to the article’s quality. You must provide brief quotations and/or examples from the articles to illustrate your […]

Discussion Board Question 2: Our three tiered system of federalism (federal, state and local) has served the country well for the better part of its history. But it has come under intense scrutiny during the COVID-19 pandemic as President Trump last year lashed out at and undermined certain state governors (ex. the Governor of Michigan) and governors were at war with local officials over policies, […]

The drivers of revolutionary movements and change differ among countries in Latin America, such as in Mexico, Cuba and Nicaragua.  However, there are some common features that explain why violence and revolutionary governments emerge.  Also, revolutionary violence often did not lead to the consolidation of revolutionary governments.  In the post-Cold War period, with the exception of Cuba, revolutionary governments began a tumultuous process of democratic […]

Discussion Board Question 4: Walter Cronkite, a nightly news anchor for decades, was named as the ‘most trusted person in America’ in an opinion poll several decades ago, over Supreme Court justices, politicians and even presidents. Now, according to many people, newscasters are the least trusted, routinely distorting reality about stolen elections to concocting wild conspiracy theories about ‘ANTIFA actors dressing up as Trump supporters’ […]

 What’s required is the following: 1.Look around with a critical eye to spot instances of structural and/or cultural violence(anywhere) . 2.Analyze the instance by: a. Outlining the problem you’ve identified as an example of S/CV. b.Identify the elements that you think make it fit in our definition of S/CV. c.Identify the perpetrators and victims. d.Say something by way of a background to the problem (how […]

 The drivers of revolutionary movements and change differ among countries in Latin America, such as in Mexico, Cuba and Nicaragua.  However, there are some common features that explain why violence and revolutionary governments emerge.  Also, revolutionary violence often did not lead to the consolidation of revolutionary governments.  In the post-Cold War period, with the exception of Cuba, revolutionary governments began a tumultuous process of democratic […]

Watch the PBS special Lost in Detention (Links to an external site.), and write a one-page reflection on the conditions that undocumented immigrants are facing in the context of the US criminal Justice system. As you write, reflect on the impacts to children and families, the political conditions that have lead to the current system of detention and enforcement, and whether you think there are better […]

Write a one-paragraph response to each question. Each answer should include at least one quotation from either the Nicomachean Ethics or the Politics to support your argument. Cite the author, text, and page number in parentheses following the quotation or paraphrase. A strong paragraph addresses a single topic, can be anywhere between a quarter to three-quarters of a double-spaced page in length (75-225 words), and […]

vulnerabilities are very similar when it comes to Nepal or any other similar developing countries. We already know a lot about different types of vulnerabilities from this course. I will try not to repeat myself. We can see from Dr. Cuadra’s video lecture that social vulnerabilities are easily distinguishable (Cuadra,2022). First of all, the population of Nepal is very poor. As mentioned in the lecture, […]

Explain the differences between Liberalism and Conservatism. Does ideology really make a difference in the United States today? Support your reasoning with examples. How does this impact American culture, government and politics in your opinion? You will be expected to support your discussion with primary texts and from pre-approved secondary sources (including, but not limited to, the course text, online lectures, and a list of […]