14 December 2013 Overcrowding in American Jails and Prisons: An Overview of the Issue and Possible Solutions The issue of overcrowding in American jails and prisons is not unheard of. It is frequently discussed amongst politicians and American citizens alike. This is a controversial issue considering the large number of different opinions many people have. Though the issue is certainly acknowledged‚ it is rare that a feasible solution is discussed. According to Vincent Tompkins‚ one of
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Based on the infamous 1942 "Sleepy Lagoon" murder mystery and the resulting "Zoot Suit Riots" in Los Angeles ‚ playwright Luis Valdez weaves fact and fiction to depict the fate of 22 young Mexican Americans brought to trial for a murder they did not commit. "Zoot Suit" brings together unforgettable characters such as the irreverent El Pachuco and the charismatic Henry Reyna‚ an unsuspecting gang leader who finds himself caught in the middle of the racially turbulent events that rocked Los Angeles
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Sinaloa is the Sicily of Mexico‚ both cradle and refuge of violent men‚ and the ancestral land of many of the country’s most notorious traffickers. Chapo was born in a village called La Tuna‚ in the foothills of the Sierra‚ in 1957. His formal education ended in third grade‚ and as an adult‚ he has reportedly struggled to read and write‚ prevailing upon a ghostwriter‚ at one point‚ to compose letters to his mistress. Little is known about Chapo’s early years‚ but by the 1980s‚ he joined the Guadalajara
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Teotihuacan located in the Mexico Valley and is one of the largest pre-Colombian city in the Mesoamerica and the Western Hemisphere. The Teotihuacan occupied central Mexica from around 100AD to 600AD. The Teotihuacan city was composed of many different temples‚ palaces‚ and apartment complex. Some of the major monuments of the Teotihuacan are the pyramids of the sun and the pyramid of the moon. As well as the Old Temple of Quetzalcoatl also known as the Feathered Serpent Pyramid. Identified by their
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that we were all going on a trip to Puerto Vallarta‚ Mexico. Our whole family was so excited so later that night we all went out to eat to celebrate. When we all got home we started getting packed right away. Our plane wasn’t suppose to leave for a couple house but we were all waiting at the airport so that we would not be late. It was about 2:00 pm when our plane took off and It was the start to a long trip. When we finally landed in Mexico it was about 6:30 pm so we just all of our stuff from
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Pussy Riot Holly Baker Founded in August 2011 in Moscow‚ Russia‚ Pussy Riot is a feminist punk rock protest group. This group has approximately 11 members‚ with women ranging from age 20 to 33. This group’s activities include staging unauthorized provocative performances in public places and then video taping them to post on the internet. These women protest with lyrical songs consisting of topics on feminism‚ LGBT rights‚ opposition to the policies of the Russian President Vladimir Putin. They
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The existence of Prisons can be traced back to the ancient period. Initially there was a belief that rigorous isolation and custodial measures would reform the offenders. In due course it is being substituted by the modern concept of social defense. Custody‚ care and treatment are the‚ three main functions of a modern prison organization. For over 100 years‚ there was emphasis on custody which‚ it was believed‚ depended on good order and discipline. The notion of prison discipline was to make
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was an American artist. She began her artistic career in New York City under the wing of artist‚ Alfred Stieglitz in 1916‚ and her drawings and paintings quickly became a prevalent part of his already prominent studio‚ 291. After a stint of teaching in the great spaces of the vast plains and vibrant canyons of Amarillo‚ Texas‚ and Canyon‚ Texas‚ O’Keeffe had an intense desire to find a new source of inspiration. She moved to New Mexico after being captivated by the enchanted land in 1929. The
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issues in justice and security AJS 522 Kim Tandy July 15‚ 2013 USA Patriot Act (2001) On September 11‚ 2001 19 Al-Queda members attacked New York and Washington D.C. by hijacking four passenger airliners. Two of the airplanes American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines 175 were crashed into the north and south towers of the World Trade Centers in New York City. American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon which collapsed the western side of the Pentagon. United Flight 93 was supposed
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The LA Riots of 1992 The United States has faced many obstacles when it comes to growing and prospering as a nation‚ especially in regards to the issues of racism and police brutality. These issues led to one of the most historical events to ever take place in the USA. In April of 1992‚ after four white Los Angeles Police Department officers were acquitted of all charges they faced for beating an unarmed‚ black motorist named Rodney King in March of 1991. The people of South Central Los
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