They Are Slaughtering Us Like Animals: Article Analysis

Major events have crafted the United States and other nations into what they are today. Going from world wars in the 1940’s, to civil rights movements in the 1960’s, to extravagant national debt today, have all played a part in shaping our nation. Being from rural Mississippi, world news being made here is uncommon. We see all of our major news from televisions or newspapers, and this “news” is all happening elsewhere, far from here. Whether it is a good thing that we do not make the big news or not, the fear of uncertain events still lingers. From shootings in schools to bombings in cities, we are fortunate for being seemingly far from these dangers. Even though no physical effects pertain to me, mental pain and fear stays and leaves doubt

Clay Shirky who wrote Newspapers and Thinking the Unthinkable (1993) argues that society doesn’t need newspapers society needs journalism to save society. Shirky supports this argument by giving a historical background to the problems newspapers face and how the problems have developed over time and the solutions society has came up with. The blogger concludes that in order for journalism to go farther new models must be created in place of past molds. Shirky directs this blog toward the current and future generations in attempt to motivate new models and methods of journalism.

The Death of Anwar al-Awlaki One cannot listen to the news or commentaries without hearing a controversial story that will cause you to pause and emit an "ahem sigh". In view of the recent tragedies around the world that affect America and Americans, one might reach a point of bewilderment and become reluctant to watch or listen to the news, however; if you are enrolled in a political science class, it is necessary to involve yourself in current events. The questionable killing of an American citizen was a forerunner event that caused discussion and debate. His name was Anwar-al-Awlaki who was killed in Yemen.

I will be writing about the oppression of Middle Eastern people in America. They can come from Egypt all the way to Iran, and they make their home in America. When Terrorism became a more talked about problem, fear started to trickle out. And with fear there comes a lot

The title of my article is; “Garner's mother to protesters: 'Keep on doing it, but do it in peace'”. The region is Eastern American and they subject of the article is government. The article is dated December 6, 2014.

A June 2016 report by Mother Jones reporter Shane Bauer, who worked as a prison guard for four months to research his article, says that one fifth of prison inmates have been physically assaulted by another prisoner or a guard. Between 3% and 9% of male inmates say they have been sexually assaulted behind bars suggesting that up to 180,000 current inmates may have been sexually assaulted of which only 8,800 cases have been officially reported. Women, who form 7% of the total prison population, have higher figures for sexual victimization. Some 22% of all cases of inmate-on-inmate and 33% of staff-on-inmate sexual assaults are on women (Bauer, 2016).

My desire to become an osteopathic physician was nurtured by various experiences I’ve had in my life, from witnessing the sacred relationship between doctor and patient to driving through the slums of Baghdad and being told, “there’s nothing you can do to help them.” Through my travels, I have seen first-hand how lack

Can you imagine what it is like being arrested at the age of 14? What about being accused of crafting a lethal roadside bomb? Muslim 14-year-old Ahmed Mohamed came to school one day with a case that contained a deconstructed clock he was working on. The case had wires hanging out so Ahmed’s English teacher became suspicious and contacted the authorities. When Ahmed was being questioned, all he said was that he “made a clock”. After being released from custody, Ahmed’s father took the situation to federal court and big names, such as Mark Cuban. President Barrack Obama gave a live speech to reach out and support Ahmed, whose charges were dropped immediately. This controversy made national news and sparked conversation all over the country. Were

You know that sickening feeling reading things on the news or in the paper on horrific things that happen all around the world? You know that feeling of your stomach tightening and dropping? That’s how this certain story will make you feel.

First of all, I was very intrigued and genuinely interested by what Nicholas Kristof was writing about. I think he really cares about what he writes about and wants other to know, as all of the columns were all very informative. When I picked the columns, I looked for articles that were from the past few years and had a interesting story. It wasn’t necessary random but it was varied enough that it was easy to tell that most of Nicholas Kristof’s articles are enlightening. Each had a purpose to inform others about a social injustice or flaw that needs to be corrected. From animal cruelty to motherhood mortality, the articles shed light on topics that most other news outlets do not usually touch on. I can also tell that he is committed to each article and is interested in traveling, in many instances for his articles. In just the articles I read, he traveled to Houston, Texas, Buchanan, Liberia and Kathmandu, Nepal to get interviews and shadow professionals to make his articles have credibility and gives a real life spin to them.

Disregarding every bit of it, these men and women still wake up every morning and protect those who hate them. Everytime I witness the blatant disregard for the law they are fighting, there is nothing in my heart but admiration and respect for their bravery. Through all I have witnessed in my short seventeen years, the one thing that sparks inside of me every time there is another school shooting, or another terrorist attack, or more rioting in the streets, is anger- that the rule of law is being ignored, and frustration- that I am unable to do anything about it. My heart aches, when I hear about lives cut short; about people who were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time; people whose lives are changed forever in mere minutes. My goal is to fight for these people: the victims. Those who do not get a voice. I aspire to give them comfort and peace in knowing that the person responsible for their agony will answer for their crimes, and I intend to protect those who cannot protect themselves by putting the dangerous among us behind

3. What social issue are you most passionate about? Why? One social issue that I am very passionate about is helping those who cannot help themselves. I believe every deserves to have equality and someone to care about them. I also believe everyone should be given the right to have the basic needs and given the best chance at life. Throught the past few years I have learned that many people are in their specific situation because of uncontrolable circumstances and I feel that it is my duty to help as many people as possible. The main reason I am so passionate about this issue is because of my dad. When he was diagnosed with Alzhimers I saw how he was treated, he had no voice and all of his rights were stripped away from him . After volunteering

Ignorance is Not Bliss Fox news blared from the television as I walked into my grandparents’ house for Thanksgiving. Titles from the broadcast included: “ 'HYPOCRITICAL 'THREAT? Obama takes heat over warning states can 't legally refuse Syrian refugees.” “Names of key Paris attackers were known to Belgian mayor in 2014” “ISIS parks its cash in Bitcoin, experts say.” “Russia deploys missiles in Syria after Turkey shoots down bomber.” These are a few of the headlines that assaulted me as I greeted my eighty-six year old grandfather. He looked at me and said, “Our world is in a precarious state with dangers everywhere you look.” My grandfather watches the news twenty-four seven and is an expert on national and world events. Obsessing

“[I]f I'm dying from anything, I'm dying from homophobia. If I'm dying from anything, I'm dying from racism. If I'm dying from anything, it's from indifference and red tape, because these are the things that are preventing an end to this crisis. If I'm dying from anything, I'm dying from Jesse Helms [a Republican senator]. If I'm dying from anything, I'm dying from the President of the United States. And, especially, if I'm dying from anything, I'm dying from the sensationalism of newspapers and magazines and television shows, which are interested in me, as a human interest story—only as long as I'm willing to be a helpless victim, but not if I'm fighting for my life. If I'm dying from anything—I'm dying from the fact that not enough rich,

In an ever changing world we have seen the number and complexity of languages become reduced. In a Wall Street Journal article entitled What the World Will Speak in 2115, John H. McWhorter advocates for the world to see these changes as necessary and a way for communication worldwide to become more efficient and simplified. McWhorter shows how language has been streamlined for centuries as a way for citizens to adapt rather than viewed as an extinction of culture. Modern English is likely to become the dominant language worldwide but more so for the fact that it can be easily learned and is open to transformation with the times. Despite the fears of a world where lingual diversity is reduced, McWhorter suggests that there will still be variation to promote culture and communication with people from all backgrounds will be easier. The following is a summary and analysis of McWhorter’s main points describing the simplification of language. Following the summary of main points will be a hypothetical situation in what the world language could consist of 100 years from now.