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The headlines this election cycle have been dominated by unprecedented events, it’s no wonder other important political developments have been drowned out, including the steady drip of artificial intelligence-enhanced attempts to influence voters.
- Ethics and the Meaning of Home
The perspective of “Housing as an economic good” is deeply embedded in American housing laws and policies. Many Indigenous understandings of home emphasize cultural and spiritual meanings of home and the people one is amongst. When Indigenous homelessness specifically occurs, there is also a spiritual and cultural loss where individuals are not just separated from traditional lands, but also family networks and their own personal identities.
- A Review of Research on Modern Homelessness in America and the Role of Incarceration Within This Unethical Cycle
Housing, at its core, is a basic human need. We all deserve access to reliable, safe spaces to comfortably shelter and simply live. Historically, homelessness rates skyrocketed in America during the Great Depression and remained a relevant issue on account of urbanization and deinstitutionalization.
An examination of the actions of the Colombian government in 2016 (guided by President Santos) through the ethical lenses of Utilitarianism, Justice, and Virtue. Interviews with members of Colombian society were conducted to to explore first-hand information about what happened during the time of the plebiscite.
The crack epidemic that ravaged the United States from the 1970s to 1990s was a dark chapter in American history, characterized by soaring addiction rates, urban decay, and devastating consequences for communities of color across the nation. This research paper aims to explore the criminalization of Black crack cocaine users during the crack epidemic and compare it to the current opioid crisis, which predominantly affects white communities and is primarily addressed as a public health issue rather than a criminal one.
LGBTQ+ youth are a deeply vulnerable community in Ohio. In a report from UCLA Williams Institute in 2019, Ohio ranks 25th in the nation on public support of the LGBTQ+ community. In recent years, more and more anti-LGBTQ+ policy is being presented, specifically targeting youth.
In the aftermath of the June 2024 U.S. Supreme Court decision on homelessness, cities are faced with ethical decisions as they are considering whether they should criminalize the homeless even if they now have a legal right to do so.
The effects of unjust US foreign policy are visible in local governance in Yemen where rebel and terrorist groups are able to strengthen their hold on the local populations. Establishing justice oriented foreign policy would further US goals of counterterrorism in addition to achieving ethical practices and supporting Yemen’s sovereignty.
The common good would be better served by debates that elevated voters’ confidence in our ability to engage in civil discourse, restoring some of the trust the public has lost in its elected officials.
During recent student protests, the universities able to find common ground with students have done so by engaging with them directly in dialogue, setting boundaries that are consistently applied, and working to achieve compromise, rather than digging in firmly with a resolute stance against discussions of divestment from Israel and the arms industry.
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