Is the "Poverty Business" Legit?

The Miami Herald's Sunday, November 21, 2010's Issues & Ideas section includes an article: "They Get Rich Off the Poor," or "Miami Book Fair International: Author examines the high cost of being poor," which discusses the many businesses that prey on the poor while "providing a needed service." Read the article (see link above and below) and after summarizing it, express your opinion in the blog. Be ready to discuss the article and your opinions in class.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/11/21/v-fullstory/1934438/miami-book-fair-international.html#ixzz15w1blgXf

The Sunday, November 7th New York Times Week in Review section has an article titled "Now Appearing" that discusses President George W. Bush's image and new Book: "Decision Points." After reading the article (see link above and below) summarize it and post your opinion in the blog.


http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/07/weekinreview/07baker.html?_r=1&ref=weekinreview

Is Immigration Good for the Economy?

The Sunday, October 31st New York Times has an article titled "How Immigrants Create More Job" that addresses some of the misconception regarding how the influx of immigrants impacts the economy. After reading the article and condensing it in the blog, state your views and be ready to discuss them in class.


http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/31/business/economy/31view.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=how%20immigrants%20create%20jobs&st=cse

What Is Going Wrong in Washington? Is it the Message?

The Sunday, October 24th New York Times' Opinion Section includes an article, "What Happened to Change We Can Believe In?" which addresses some of the problems facing the current administration. After reading the article and posting a summary and your opinion on the blog, be ready to discuss it in class.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/24/opinion/24rich.html?_r=1&ref=opinion

What happens when the population gets older?

The New York Times Sunday (October 17th) Magazine includes an article entitled "The Old World" (see link above and below) that mentions some of the problems countries face when the population gets older. After reading the article comment about China's strategy and present your opinion. Be ready to disduss this in class.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/17/magazine/17Aging-t.html?_r=1&ref=magazine

What Do We Do About Our Local Government?

The Miami Herald's Sunday, October 10th's Opinion Page includes an editorial entitled "The real culprit: Miami-Dade charter" which addresses the problems we face in our local government and the petitions to recall not only Mayor Carlos Alvarez, but also five commissioners. After reading the editorial (see link above and below) summarize it; state something you find unusual about the status-quo and express your opinion regarding what should be done. Be ready to comment about it in class.



http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/10/10/1865468/the-real-culprit-miami-dade-charter.html

Should punishment fit the crime, or the sense of outrage over it?

The Sunday, October 3rd, 2010 New York Times' Weekend Update section includes an article (see link above and below), "Bullying, Suicide, Punishment," which deals with the suicide of a Rutgers University freshman after two fellow students posted images of him engaging in homosexual acts on the internet. Read the article, summarize it, include points you find interesting and state your opinion. Be ready to discuss your opinions in class.





http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/03/weekinreview/03schwartz.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper