National Education Association

like-minded people naturally aggregate together. Two of the most influential of such modern groups are the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). Driven by the common interests of their supporters, each of these organizations has involved itself in government and society to become powerful voices in America. The National Rifle Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting

The National Basketball Association is a men's professional basketball league. It is considered the premier professional basketball league in the world. It was first played in 1946 with only 11 teams, and it has grown to be one of the greatest sports leagues in the world. The NBA is a great organization because of it's rich history, its popularity today, and its charities. The National Basketball Association started in 1946 when, then it was called the Basketball Association of America. It played

the National Rifle Association (NRA), and Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. The NRA is an interest group who believes in what the 2nd Amendment stands for. Brady Campaign believes in gun control and non-gun violence in America. These interest groups lobby to help persuade congress in their decisions in the legislative process. These groups are become involved through lobbying congress, acquiring membership and support, through media and issue advocacy. The National Rifle Association is a

This situation affects the negative impact to American people’s life because most gun shooting happens in public spaces. US government and the American people should think about that restriction of advertising, legal control of the guns, and moral education such gun criminals and effects of tragedies. First, US government should address that restriction of advertising. Most people can see or touch to a variety of the guns, including rifles in supermarkets such as Walmart and BIG 5 (ZORNICK, 2013). Moreover

for about one hundred and twenty five years and over twenty six million Americans play basketball. It began on December 1, 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts by Canadian physical education instructor James Naismith. They started to play the game at an International Training School of the Young Men’s Christian Association known as the YMCA. He invented the game trying to keep young athletes in shape during the cold. It consisted of 9 players on each team. Also they used peach baskets and a soccer style

High School to the NBA? The National Basketball Association, more commonly known as the NBA, is a league that millions of people in the world are familiar with. Fans of this association range from toddlers to senior citizens. The men employed by the NBA are friends, fathers, husbands and sons, but some people these men are heroes. So many fans look to these men as role models and want to shadow their every move. The NBA players are all very talented and their life styles are quite unique. The

The world wide sport basketball was founded in December 1891. When a Canadian physical education instructor called James Naismith needed to find a way to keep young athletes warm during the cold winter months. Dr. James Naismith worked at a YMCA in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. James Naismith invented basketball on December 1891 at a training school in Springfield, Massachusetts. From 1891- 1906 the game consisted of two peach baskets and a soccer ball. There would be 19 people on the court (8

The National Rifle Association is an American non-profit organization that has been around for over one hundred years. It is a large organization with approximately 5 million members and is run by 84 leaders: 64 board members, one consultant, 17 lobbyist, 15 senior staff and 4 spokespersons. There are 9 women and 73 men apart of the NRA leaders. The executive vice president and chief executive officer is Wayne LaPierre, an author and a gun rights advocate who was elected to the board in 1991. The

Since the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) first opened in 1996, the interest in professional sports for women has increased. The creation of the WNBA has opened up a world of opportunities for women who want to pursue their dream of playing professional basketball in the US. The WNBA has overcome impossible odds to become successful, and has empowered women to strive and turn their dreams into a reality. Former Commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), David Stern

National Basketball Association: The Lockout Jestina N Shand Webster University   Abstract (150 words) This paper explores the history of the relationship of National Basketball Association and National Basketball Players Association. It’s really the behind the scenes acts of the players and owners that dictate what we watch on television. This behind the scenes activity is the act of collective bargaining, which has existed since the begging. Collective bargaining in sports is the process by