Why is it that 'We're Spent'?

The New York Times' Sunday Review Section includes an article whose title: "We're Spent" discusses the economic problem we are facing today. After reading the article and summarizing it in the blog by stating what the article claims are the economic problems we face, be prepare to discuss the article in class for extra credit points.



http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/17/sunday-review/17economic.html?_r=1&ref=opinion

Redemption in Birmingham... is a pardon in order?

The Sunday, July 10th New York Times' Opinion Section includes an article titled "Redemption in Birmingham" which questions whether mercy is "due a Birminghman man whose 11-year old died in a 1963 Klan church bombing. After reading the article, post your opinion in the blog and state why you feel the way you do. Be ready to discuss the article and your opinion in class for extra credit.


http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/10/opinion/sunday/10birmingham.html?_r=1&ref=opinion

Are These People Out of Touch?

The Sunday, July 3rd Miami Herald's Opinion Section includes a piece by nationally syndicated columnnist Cal Thomas about the Supreme Court Justices' ruling in a First Amendment-related case. After reading the article (see link) and familiarizing yourself with the current Supreme Court members; their responsibilities and how their rulings affect us, post your comments on the blog and be ready to speak about your knwoledgeable opinions in class for extra credit.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/07/02/2295768/justices-dont-live-in-the-real.html

Does College Pay Off Even for Cashiers?

The Sunday, June 26th New York Times' Sunday Review section includes an article titled "Even for Cashiers College Pays Off" in which the author argues that despite the rising costs of attending college, doing so pays off. After reading the article (the link below will take you to the article), summarize it and state your comments on the blog. Talk about the article and your opinion about it in class for five extra credit points.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/26/sunday-review/26leonhardt.html?_r=1&ref=opinion

Do We Understand the Budget Debate?

The Sunday, April 17th'z "Weekend in Review" Section of the New York Times includes an article titled "The Budget Debate, Revealed." After reading and interpreting the article, summarize it and write your opinion in the blog. Be ready to discuss your interpretation and thoughts in class for extra credit.

Are Corporate CEOs in Public Companies Worth Their Salaries?

The Sunday, April 10th New York Times' Business Section includes an article (see link) titled "The Drought Is Over (At Lest for C.E.O.s)" which discusses the return of the huge paycheck for CEOs in American public companies. After reading the article and summarizing it, state your views in the blog. Be prepared to discuss the article and your opinions in class for extra credit points.

Are Un-Paid Internships a form a Exploitation? Who Benefits from Them?

The Sunday, April 3rd New York Times' Opinion Section includes an article titled "Unpaid Interns, Complicit Colleges" which examine the issue of un-paid internships for college students and the possibility that these internships may unfairly help the employer and university to the detriment of students. After reading and summarizing the article(see link)state your views and be ready to share these in class for extra credit points.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/03/opinion/03perlin.html?_r=1&ref=opinion