Posts filed under 'Social Conflict'
Why Not Legalize Same-Sex Marriage?
“How would it affect your life personally?” Kathy Griffin asked recently on her show.
Continue Reading 2 comments August 9, 2009
Terry Wise on Her Struggle with Suicide and How to Prevent it
Wise is a notable figure in the field of health science and is a recipient of a National Mental Health Award. The award is given to those who have a significant impact on the depression community with intentions to promote understanding and alleviate suffering.
Continue Reading Add comment July 22, 2009
Why Harmony Doesn’t Truly Exist In This World
What are some attributes as to why humans cause harm and do not at least try to promote harmony?
Continue Reading Add comment July 8, 2009
Is the Backlash of the Iranian Election Heading Toward Tiananmen Square Massacre Results?
Iran officials have had enough of the riots and are looking to put an end. So far they have tried to “crackdown” in a similar way as Chinese officials did during the protests that took place in 1989 at Tiananmen Square.
Continue Reading 1 comment June 17, 2009
Looking Back: A Sociological View of Hurricane Katrina and its Impact on New Orleans
So why is this topic still relevant after almost 4 years? It was reported that more than 1,800 people lost their lives and more than $80 billion dollars in damages occurred. Therefore, one cannot imagine that this city is back to its normal state and is moving on like nothing happened.
Continue Reading 1 comment June 16, 2009
Are Wal-Mart’s Low Prices Enough to Save Face?
The “commercialized” view of Wal-Mart is one that is positive; a store that provides a multiplicity of items at unbeatable prices. But, the inner core of Wal-mart is one that is at times ugly and unknown by regular-everyday shoppers.
Continue Reading 1 comment June 15, 2009
Why You Should Help The Homeless!
If we do not help the homeless and end this issue, who knows, someone close to you may become homeless soon as well.
Continue Reading 3 comments June 13, 2009
Tiananmen Square 20th Anniversary: The Untold Story
“June 4 Incident,” that’s how the Chinese Government wants the public to remember the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre by; an incident. But what happened 20 years ago was an important day, one that could have been revolutionary, and one that everyone should remember.
Continue Reading 1 comment June 5, 2009
Joseph Kony May Have Reached the End of the Road
“The introduction of this bill demonstrates the growing consensus on the need for greater U.S. leadership to disarm top LRA leaders and permanently end this violence,” said U.S. Representative Jim McGovern (D-MA).
Continue Reading 1 comment May 31, 2009