Essays on Politics

It’s 2018 and there is no doubt that the political climate that surrounds the United States of America is constantly rising with each new issue coming to the surface. Whether or not you find politics interesting, there is no doubt that you have heard of the increasing tension between the United States and North Korea….

The issue of mass incarceration due to drug-related crimes is a highly debated topic, especially in the United States of America because of the prevailing statistics. Today, the U.S. has 5% of the world’s total population, but at least 25% of this populace is incarcerated (Drug Policy Alliance, 2018). Indeed, the U.S. is the country…

Illegal drugs have been a very prevalent issue in the United States for decades, with almost no clear solution to stop the spreading and use of them. With the epidemic of opium currently ravaging the U.S, it all stemmed from a colossal failure in the 1980s: The War on Drugs. While the intent of the…

Abstract The War on Drugs, or prohibition of illicit substance abuse, has been a long and grueling legislative approach that has changed the rhetoric and the foundation of our American ideals regarding substance abuse. As currently defined, illicit substance use encompasses the “cultivation, distribution, and possession of many intoxicating substances that are intended solely for…

When we talk about political issues that need to be addressed in our society, one topic of interest is health care. The United States of America spent more than $3.3 trillion (or $10,348 per person) in the year 2016— according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services— and $3.5 trillion in expenditures in 2017—…

Overview In 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law by President Obama. Despite polarized attitudes toward health care reform as a whole, one provision of the ACA was notably popular and quickly implemented: the dependent coverage expansion, which requires all insurance plans with dependent coverage to include children up…

Disability is an emerging field within public health where people with significant disabilities account for more than 12% of the US population. People with disabilities have unrecognized populations for public health attention that has made them poor health within this population visible when it comes to health. Adults with disabilities are four times more likely…

District 3 of Illinois has long been represented by Daniel (Dan) Lipinski. This year he is running against Republican Arthur Jones, an extremist in many senses. While Dan Lipinski is in the Democratic party, many refer to him as one of the few conservative Democrats. Both candidates agree that there should be some sort of…

Abstract This paper discusses the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and legislature related to the mental health programs in the youth education system. It will delve into the importance of some of the major programs funded by the ACA. The positive impact it has with these programs and the future outcomes of youth will be described….

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was executed in 2010 under President Barack Obama and was a major step in the direction of universal health care for all United States residents. There are many aspects of the act that have caused lots of controversy. For example, though it has since been repealed, there was an individual…